Growth Associate – Paid Media

Cro Metrics

Growth Associate supporting the strategy team at Cro Metrics through management of paid media campaigns and client collaboration. Driving business growth via data-driven marketing strategies and performance tracking.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • Alaska, California, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing paid media campaigns across Google Ads, Meta Ads, and The Trade Desk, with a strong focus on data analysis, performance tracking, and client communication. Proficient in utilizing AI tools for reporting and insights generation while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Google Ads ManagementMeta Ads ManagementThe Trade Desk ProficiencyCampaign Performance AnalysisAI Tools Utilization

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Hard Skills

Paid Media Campaign ManagementBudget ManagementData AnalysisCampaign OptimizationPerformance Tracking

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProactive Self-StarterCollaborative Team PlayerAttention to DetailCuriosity About Data

Tools & Technologies

Google AdsMeta AdsThe Trade DeskAI Reporting ToolsDashboards

Industry Keywords

Digital MarketingProgrammatic AdvertisingClient-Facing StrategyCampaign AuditsCross-Channel Recommendations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own day-to-day campaign setup, optimization, and performance tracking across Google Ads, Meta, and programmatic (The Trade Desk) platforms.
Assist in the creation and documentation of paid media testing strategies and hypotheses.
Collaborate on weekly client check-ins and contribute to performance reviews and reporting.
Conduct campaign audits and compile insights to inform strategy adjustments.
Analyze paid performance data and experiment outcomes to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Help prepare and deliver client-facing presentation materials, dashboards, and quarterly business reviews.
Partner with internal teams (design, analytics, and engineering) to align ad creative, landing pages, and audience targeting.
Support the development of cross-channel recommendations that connect paid media learnings with broader growth strategies (e.g., email, CRO, lifecycle).
Use AI tools to speed up reporting and data analysis, bulk ad uploads, and competitor research.
Stay current on platform updates, digital trends, and best practices across paid search, social, and programmatic.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of hands-on experience managing paid media campaigns across agency and client-side environments.
Working proficiency in at least two of these three core channels: Google Ads, Meta Ads, and The Trade Desk (programmatic) — bonus points for all three.
Experience managing budgets, with at least one client or account with $50k+/month in ad spend.
Agency experience strongly preferred.
AI-forward. You actively use AI tools in your workflow (reporting, analysis, creative, research) and can speak to how.
Strong analytical skills and sharp attention to detail in campaign management and reporting.
Confident, clear communicator. You’re able to present insights and recommendations to clients, not just teammates.
Self-starter with real drive. You are proactive, high-energy, and comfortable managing multiple client priorities without heavy oversight.
Curious about how data, creative, and customer behavior intersect to drive business outcomes.
Collaborative team player with a genuine desire to grow into a client-facing strategist role.

Benefits

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