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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$73K - $88K *

Accelerate progress at expanding customer accounts by driving annual recurring revenue and enhancing retention through structured sales strategies and digital engagement, while managing a high-volume...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$73K - $95K *

Lead creative campaigns by managing projects, fostering client relationships, and collaborating across teams. Ideal for organized, proactive individuals with a keen eye for detail and a passion for de...

Burbank, CARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$92K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving end-to-end strategy and execution for Meta and TikTok campaigns, focusing on legal lead generation. You'll manage budgets, optimize performance, and ensure compliance while...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $123K *

Shape the future of our SEO and AEO strategy by driving organic growth through innovative content mapping and AI-informed tactics. Collaborate across teams to enhance discoverability and ensure measur...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative marketing strategies by managing end-to-end initiatives across events, digital channels, and content creation. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality materials and drive im...

Columbus, OHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $136K *

Champion the growth of Product-Led Growth and Self-Serve initiatives by managing paid marketing programs, leveraging data-driven insights, and enhancing workflows through AI to drive user acquisition...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $192K *

Drive transformative growth by leading organic acquisition strategies, leveraging innovative SEO and AEO techniques to enhance discoverability and amplify brand presence across multiple platforms whil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by leading cross-functional programs that enhance business engagement and operational efficiency, bridging technology and strategy to support growth in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$215K - $245K *

Lead the charge in measuring marketing effectiveness, ensuring data integrity from ad clicks to sales. Collaborate across teams to set standards, document processes, and implement checks for early pro...

Pasadena, MDRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing and optimizing B2B and B2C digital paid media campaigns across various channels. Collaborate with teams to drive strategy, execution, and performance analysis while enj...

Minnetonka, MNRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $130K *

Join as a strategic leader in performance marketing, driving growth for high-complexity ecommerce accounts. Collaborate with teams to enhance client success and elevate marketing strategies, ensuring...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $118K *

Optimize client performance by leading a dynamic Paid Search team, driving strategy and execution for major accounts while fostering talent development and achieving KPI improvements in a fast-paced d...

Ohio, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $118K *

Lead the charge in optimizing paid search strategies while managing a talented team. Drive client performance and revenue growth through innovative digital marketing solutions, ensuring professional d...

Ohio, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Manage client relationships and drive revenue growth through strategic account planning, contract renewals, and performance analysis. Collaborate with teams to ensure client satisfaction and successfu...

Toronto, ONRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate media strategies by leading planning, execution, and performance for clients. Collaborate with creative, strategy, and analytics teams to deliver integrated solutions that drive measurable re...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$109K - $161K *

Unlock your potential in a high-impact role driving paid social strategy and experimentation. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize campaigns, manage budgets, and leverage AI tools, all while ach...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $176K *

Join a dynamic team to shape audience products using receipt-verified data. Drive product strategy and execution, enhancing audience discovery and activation across platforms while collaborating with...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovative media strategies and partnerships. Oversee planning and execution of media investments across diverse channels, ensuring alignment with client objectives while fo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative paid social and programmatic campaigns. Drive audience growth and client success while optimizing strategies and processes in a dynamic, fully remote environment...

Palmetto, GARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$82K - $106K *

Advance your career by leading B2B paid search strategies and driving client growth through data-driven insights, performance management, and effective cross-team collaboration in a dynamic marketing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of digital marketing by driving performance through integrated strategies across multiple channels. Lead and mentor high-performing teams while cultivating strong client relationships...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of marketing technology by optimizing campaign execution across channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create data-driven solutions that enhance customer engagement and...

Charlotte, NCRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in shaping strategic paid media initiatives for B2B clients. Drive impactful conversations, optimize campaigns, and connect spend to revenue, all while fostering trust and delivering a...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $176K *

Empower your career by leading complex marketing initiatives across diverse teams and clients. This role demands strategic thinking and execution excellence in a fast-paced environment, ensuring seaml...

Maryland, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role focused on data analysis and visualization across digital marketing channels. Collaborate with teams to create impactful dashboards and predictive models that enh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.