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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$500K+*

Lead the charge in building robust data systems that enhance personalization and optimize product experiences. Drive strategic direction for large-scale data pipelines while developing a high-performi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$170K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading global Sales operations, ensuring consistent processes and standards across regions. Drive efficiency in territory management, data quality, and cross-functional collaborat...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $225K *

Champion strategic planning and analytics to drive data-informed marketing initiatives. Collaborate across teams to optimize customer experiences and lead cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment...

Maryland, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to exceeding sales goals by mastering strategic approaches and building strong customer relationships. Drive business growth through collaboration, market awareness, and t...

Florida, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $137K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic client relationships to drive revenue growth and retention. This high-impact role requires expertise in digital media and AI tools, fostering executive partnershi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $220K *

Shape the future of product development by leading cross-functional teams, prioritizing impactful initiatives, and driving customer engagement through innovative solutions and data-driven insights...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Drive strategic growth by managing key Pharma and Biotech accounts, engaging C-suite executives, and leading expansion sales processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance client experiences and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $145K *

Elevate revenue and risk strategies by leveraging data insights to drive impactful business decisions. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes, influence product development, and enhance client...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead client accounts, translating needs into effective strategies while fostering strong relationships and guiding junior members. Drive successful project execution and proacti...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing indirect procurement strategies, enhancing supplier performance, and driving cost efficiencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and deliver m...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by owning and expanding strategic global accounts, driving aggressive growth targets while collaborating with dedicated teams to establish long-term relationships and comprehensive ac...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform airport advertising environments by conducting site visits, developing signage concepts, and collaborating with design teams. This role combines hands-on fieldwork with creative design to en...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $100K *

Elevate your career by leading residential capital projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, budget-friendly delivery of managed WiFi solutions w...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $140K *

Innovate customer acquisition strategies for a leading SaaS product, driving growth through data-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration. Own the growth engine, optimize performance, and l...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative media strategies while collaborating with agency teams and central resources. Drive holistic media planning, enhance client engagement, and optimize offerings to...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Build relationships with media agencies and CPG brands while driving sales growth and developing strategic partnerships. Collaborate with teams to enhance marketing strategies and execute campaigns ef...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$195K - $270K *

Lead a dynamic team of analysts and data scientists to optimize marketing strategies, driving impactful insights and experimentation across channels to enhance growth and performance metrics for the o...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by owning the full talent acquisition process for senior, hard-to-fill roles in affiliate and performance marketing. Drive strategic hiring, enhance recruiting efficiency, and part...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Transform the AI infrastructure landscape by leading GPU procurement, development, and commercialization. Drive strategic partnerships and build a scalable business model while collaborating with lead...

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative social media programs that connect healthcare clients with their audiences. Drive strategic content development and manage cross-functional teams to ensure im...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building and enhancing a core enterprise platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that drive efficiency across multiple vertica...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$113K - $141K *

Transform consumer engagement by leading innovative marketing strategies for New Verticals in Canada. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive acquisition, retention, and habitual use, ensuring a deep...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

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

$150K - $195K *

Join a team that's redefining Medicaid operations. Lead a high-performing team, drive compliance, and enhance rebate management processes while ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $108K *

Transform revenue operations by partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance GTM planning, forecasting, and compensation processes. Leverage data analysis to drive efficiency and support strategi...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by developing and executing impactful paid social media campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize strategies, leveraging analytics to maximize reach and ROI wh...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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.