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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$135K - $175K *

Shape the future of ad experiences by designing engaging offerwall units, balancing player, publisher, and advertiser needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize formats, enhance perfor...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform customer relationships as you manage a portfolio, driving revenue growth and strategic partnerships. Collaborate with teams to enhance product adoption and ensure client success in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative creative strategies that elevate performance marketing. Lead the development of original concepts and frameworks, leveraging insights and AI to enhance team capabilities and deliver i...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative creative strategies that elevate performance marketing. Collaborate across teams to develop impactful video and static ads, leveraging insights and AI to drive results and establish...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion client success by managing accounts, optimizing Meta campaigns, and driving performance. Build strong relationships, lead strategic discussions, and ensure client retention while delivering a...

Lewisville, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in programmatic media campaigns, driving strategy and execution for clients. Utilize your expertise to optimize performance, analyze data, and deliver exceptional communication and res...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Explore integrated marketing campaigns that drive business impact. You'll translate market opportunities into data-driven strategies, bridging go-to-market initiatives with cross-functional execution...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive integrated marketing campaigns that deliver measurable business impact. You'll translate market opportunities into data-driven strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure suc...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $110K *

Lead analytical initiatives, bridging data science and strategy for a key client. Collaborate with teams for competitive pricing, oversee project delivery, and present insights to executives while dri...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior leader, driving client relationships and revenue growth in lead-generation sectors. You'll manage a diverse portfolio, ensuring lead quality and speed while leveraging...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive lead generation success by optimizing performance across diverse verticals. Collaborate with clients and mentor team members to enhance strategies, ensuring compliance and quality while managing...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$94K - $125K *

Optimize client analytics delivery by transforming data into actionable insights. Lead projects, collaborate across teams, and mentor junior staff while ensuring data quality and governance in a dynam...

Missouri, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$86K - $110K *

Take ownership of digital marketing operations, managing CRM campaigns and creative processes. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, streamline workflows, and leverage AI for improved resul...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $155K *

Elevate the narrative of a leading B2B company by crafting compelling content that drives organic growth. Own the content calendar, collaborate cross-functionally, and transform complex ideas into eng...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping product marketing strategies that drive adoption and pipeline. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft compelling narratives and ensure our differentiated value res...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$141K - $212K *

Unlock potential by driving revenue growth and activating relationships within the Mobile App & Tech sector. Join a dynamic sales team to develop new business and enhance advertiser engagement through...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$141K - $212K *

Drive growth by managing sales cycles for Ecommerce and DTC brands, leveraging premium video and CTV inventory. Build relationships, activate accounts, and translate market insights into strategies fo...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$92K - $130K *

Shape the future of pharmacy benefits by managing key client relationships, ensuring operational excellence, and driving satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving in a dynamic P...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Serve as a strategic advisor to clients, leading performance marketing initiatives and fostering growth through integrated strategies, analytics, and emerging technologies while mentoring team members...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $264K *

Unlock the potential of retail media by leading Ads Quality strategy for Sponsored Products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer and advertiser experiences, driving impactful i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$75K - $90K *

Champion client success by managing media dashboard projects and audience creation across multiple accounts. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate tracking and actionable insights, driving perform...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Lead strategic partnerships and drive revenue growth by leveraging innovative AdTech solutions. Cultivate relationships with channel partners and clients to optimize product adoption and ensure custom...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $115K *

Accelerate revenue growth by leading operational strategies, enhancing sales enablement, and fostering cross-department collaboration to drive efficiency and success in a dynamic environment...

Vancouver, BCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower growth by architecting lifecycle marketing strategies that enhance customer engagement, drive revenue, and optimize the sales funnel. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactfu...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive data-informed marketing strategies and optimize measurement practices. Leverage your analytics skills to guide clients, enhance performance, and manage a talented team while f...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.