Paid Media Manager Jobs

Discover Paid Media Manager opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders. These professionals plan, launch, and optimize paid advertising campaigns across search engines, social networks, programmatic platforms, and other digital channels. Browse vetted openings for experienced marketers ready to lead investment strategy, improve campaign performance, and connect advertising spend to business growth.

What Does a Paid Media Manager Do?

Paid Media Managers oversee the strategy and execution of paid digital campaigns. Depending on the organization, responsibilities may include managing budgets, selecting channels and audiences, guiding creative testing, analyzing performance, and sharing recommendations with marketing and executive teams. They often collaborate with brand, growth, analytics, sales, and agency partners.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with paid search and paid social platforms, campaign measurement, budget management, audience targeting, testing, and reporting. Strong candidates can interpret performance data, communicate insights clearly, and adjust plans as business goals and market conditions change. Familiarity with analytics tools, attribution approaches, and marketing automation may also be valuable.

Career Opportunities in Paid Media

Paid media roles span industries and company sizes, from in-house marketing teams to agencies and technology businesses. Experienced managers may advance into director-level positions, performance marketing leadership, growth marketing, or broader digital marketing roles. Browse current listings to compare responsibilities, industries, and opportunities that match your experience.

Find Paid Media Manager Jobs on Ladders

Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Explore Paid Media Manager listings and discover opportunities where you can apply your advertising expertise to high-impact campaigns and business objectives.

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$181K - $245K *

Elevate your career by leading lifecycle marketing strategies that enhance customer engagement, retention, and monetization. Drive impactful programs while managing a high-performing team and collabor...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$89K - $128K *

Join us to lead the charge in local visibility optimization, leveraging your SEO expertise to shape our brand's narrative and empower cross-functional teams. Drive thought leadership and enhance our m...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Explore a dynamic role focused on building relationships with enterprise brands, driving business growth through strategic partnerships, and leveraging AI technologies to optimize processes. Engage in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $267K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of advertising on Reddit by owning the development of complex frontend features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate sophisticated AI capabilitie...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Technical Project Manager, driving software delivery timelines and ensuring seamless project execution with engineering and product teams. Foster strong stakeholder relation...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $207K *

Drive revenue growth by managing key partner relationships and developing strategic business plans. Collaborate with sales teams to identify opportunities and deliver tailored solutions, ensuring cust...

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$120K - $140K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Help us shape the future of social media strategy by crafting engaging content that resonates with our audience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate our brand presence and drive impactf...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $202K *

Join a team that's redefining the advertising landscape by modernizing frontend architecture and enhancing user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features and d...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $220K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$108K - $141K *

Lead the charge in establishing a new PMO, driving complex projects across various business functions while shaping governance and processes to enhance organizational effectiveness and collaboration...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Drive growth by developing and executing performance marketing strategies for owned products. Leverage expertise in PPC and SEM to optimize channels, enhance ROI, and support team initiatives, contrib...

Wilmington, DERemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $150K *

Lead strategic pricing initiatives by developing complex cost models and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Collaborate across departments to create competitive proposals that drive busines...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $105K *

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Los Angeles, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$154K - $181K *

Transform analytics by leading insights across a key sub-vertical, driving strategic initiatives and leveraging AI tools. Collaborate with sales teams to enhance partner performance and deliver action...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$230K - $280K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic startup by leading a high-performing sales team focused on acquiring new customers. Drive results through coaching, strategy development, and innovative sales practice...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$173K - $262K *

Champion analytics excellence by leading a team to implement cutting-edge SAP reporting tools and solutions, driving data-driven decision-making across the organization while ensuring best practices a...

Arkansas, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$175K - $185K *

Lead the strategy and development of innovative analytics and AI solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform complex healthcare data into actionable insights that drive measurabl...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Champion our account-based marketing strategy to drive engagement and revenue for high-value remodeling businesses. Collaborate with Sales to align efforts and optimize account targeting, ensuring mea...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Drive strategic advertising effectiveness by leveraging creative insights and industry expertise. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance brand strategies and influence product development, ensuring...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $110K *

Lead high-profile projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, budget, and timing through collaboration across teams. Drive efficiency, support junior members, and optimize processes for exc...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$171K - $213K *

Empower growth by shaping the lending marketing strategy, leveraging customer insights and market opportunities to drive impactful go-to-market initiatives and enhance product positioning in a dynamic...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $208K *

Lead the charge in regulatory advertising and promotion for pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with legal and medical standards while streamlining workflows and cross-functional collaboratio...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Paid Media Manager do?question toggle

    A Paid Media Manager plans and manages paid advertising campaigns across channels such as search, social, and programmatic. The role typically includes budget oversight, audience and channel strategy, testing, performance analysis, and reporting.

  • What skills are important for Paid Media Manager jobs?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include paid search and social campaign management, budget planning, data analysis, performance reporting, audience targeting, experimentation, and clear communication. Specific platform and analytics requirements vary by employer.

  • What types of companies hire Paid Media Managers?question toggle

    Paid Media Managers work in a wide range of organizations, including in-house marketing teams, agencies, ecommerce companies, technology firms, and other businesses that invest in digital advertising.

  • What career paths can follow a Paid Media Manager role?question toggle

    Experienced Paid Media Managers may progress to director or head-of-paid-media roles, performance or growth marketing leadership, or broader digital marketing positions, depending on their experience and organization.

  • How can I find Paid Media Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Paid Media Manager listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each posting for compensation details, responsibilities, and qualifications.