Paid Media Specialist – Contract

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Paid Media Specialist managing paid media campaigns across platforms for clients at Indie Consulting. Focus on strategy execution, performance optimization, and cross-functional collaboration in a remote environment.

Posted 7/17/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing paid media campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads and Meta, with strong analytical skills to optimize performance and communicate insights effectively. Proficient in budget management and campaign documentation to ensure organized execution and reporting.

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Paid Media Campaign ManagementGoogle AdsMeta Business ManagerData AnalysisPerformance Optimization

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Hard Skills

Paid Media ExperienceCampaign SetupPerformance MonitoringAudience StrategiesKeyword ListsAd Copy VariationsCreative BriefsTesting FrameworksBudget ManagementReporting

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProactive AttitudeDetail-OrientedAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Looker StudioGoogle AdsMeta Business ManagerLinkedIn Ads

Industry Keywords

Paid SocialPaid SearchMedia TrendsPerformance DataClient Stakeholders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, build, and manage paid media campaigns across platforms including Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, and YouTube
Translate business goals and strategic direction into actionable paid media tactics
Execute campaign setup, launches, optimizations, and ongoing performance monitoring
Manage budgets, pacing, and platform-level reporting to ensure efficient media spend
Analyze campaign performance data to identify insights and optimization opportunities
Develop audience strategies, keyword lists, ad copy variations, creative briefs, and testing frameworks
Prepare clear, client-ready performance summaries and insights
Stay current on platform updates, media trends, and best practices
Communicate strategy, performance, and recommendations clearly to internal teams and client stakeholders
Maintain strong organization across campaign documentation, timelines, and reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–4 years of hands-on paid media experience, with a strong focus on paid social and/or paid search
Proven experience managing campaigns in Google Ads, Meta Business Manager, and LinkedIn Ads
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate performance data into actionable recommendations
Comfortable working independently within defined scopes and timelines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in data analysis; familiarity with Looker Studio or similar reporting tools is a plus
Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple workstreams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work in a flexible, remote-first environment with opportunities for in-person collaboration and team connection