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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$90K - $110K *

Champion impactful performance marketing strategies, executing advanced campaigns across multiple channels. Drive measurable results, mentor talent, and excel in client relationships, leveraging innov...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $150K *

Drive performance and growth for top advertisers by leading paid social strategies across multiple platforms. Oversee account teams, enhance client relationships, and foster talent development in a dy...

Toronto, ONRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading paid social strategies for top clients, driving performance and growth across platforms like Meta and LinkedIn. Manage a talented team while optimizing campaigns and enhanc...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic team of paid search experts, driving innovative SEM strategies for high-growth clients while ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment across accoun...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $115K *

Empower client success by managing performance marketing strategies, optimizing campaigns, and fostering strong relationships. Drive results through data analysis, creative copywriting, and innovative...

Lewisville, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $147K *

Lead the charge in strategic analytics to enhance marketing measurement. Collaborate with teams to drive insights, execute lift tests, and refine measurement strategies, ensuring impactful decisions f...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $140K *

Lead the charge in shaping retail media strategies, guiding brand partners through digital advertising landscapes while translating complex data into compelling narratives that drive executive-level d...

Washington, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$115K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing search channels for diverse clients, managing a global team while driving SEO, PPC, GEO, and AIO strategies. Ensure performance efficiency and deliver insightful reportin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive paid media performance and optimize marketing operations to enhance growth. Manage campaign execution, budget allocation, and HubSpot systems, ensuring effective lead generation and data-driven...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by driving impactful Paid Social strategies across platforms like Meta and TikTok. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize campaigns, leverage data insights, and enhanc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful partnerships by managing affiliate and influencer channels, ensuring Headway's presence in key mental health spaces. Collaborate with teams to optimize growth, measure success, and mai...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $110K *

Champion innovative paid social strategies, leading teams to optimize performance across major platforms. Drive client growth and enhance relationships while fostering talent in a dynamic digital agen...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$134K - $150K *

Lead the charge in driving performance and growth for top advertisers across paid social platforms. Guide account teams, optimize strategies, and foster client relationships while developing talent in...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$92K - $115K *

Drive client success by managing performance marketing strategies, optimizing campaigns, and enhancing relationships. Leverage data-driven insights to improve results across multiple accounts while cr...

Lewisville, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading innovative search campaigns, executing strategies, and mentoring teams. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive impactful digital performance for top brands, while en...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$92K - $115K *

Grow your expertise in performance marketing by managing client accounts, optimizing Meta campaigns, and crafting compelling copy. Collaborate with clients to enhance strategies and drive measurable r...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $105K *

Grow your career with a transformative digital marketing role focused on optimizing web performance, driving SEO and CRO strategies, and leveraging AI for data insights to enhance user engagement and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $115K *

Champion client success by managing performance marketing strategies, optimizing Meta campaigns, and crafting compelling copy. Drive results through data analysis and creative testing while fostering...

Arlington, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $95K *

Innovate upper-funnel paid media strategies to enhance brand awareness and drive demand. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize campaigns across CTV, online video, and social platforms, proving im...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $135K *

Lead the charge in full-funnel paid social strategy, execution, and optimization for high-growth clients. Collaborate with teams to deliver integrated marketing solutions and drive measurable business...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Take ownership of day-to-day campaign execution for paid search and affiliate marketing channels while driving performance optimizations and ensuring data integrity across multiple retail brands in a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in paid media innovation, orchestrating high-performing campaigns across multiple platforms. Utilize AI-driven strategies to enhance effectiveness, mentor teams, and foster strong clie...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$165K - $190K *

Drive commerce strategy for major clients, translating ambitions into growth plans. Lead innovation, enhance quality, and build capabilities across the Commerce practice while fostering strong client...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining integrated marketing strategies, leading cross-channel campaigns that drive product narratives and customer engagement. Shape the future of marketing through collaboratio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $212K *

Accelerate growth by driving performance advertising strategies for SMBs and multi-location brands. Collaborate with leadership to develop market strategies, activate client targets, and enhance media...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.