Senior Paid Media Specialist

HigherVisibility, a leading internet marketing firm located in Memphis, TN, is growing quickly and in need of a fully remote, experienced Paid Media Specialist. If you offer the right experience, demonstrate excellent analytical skills, and can take the ball and run with it, you will be highly valued and rewarded at HigherVisibility.

Position Overview

The Senior Paid Media Specialist is responsible for the strategic execution and day-to-day management of paid advertising campaigns for a high-volume portfolio of franchise and single-unit clients. This role requires advanced technical expertise to manage complex accounts, troubleshoot performance issues, and drive consistent results across multiple platforms. As a senior member of the team, this role also involves mentoring junior specialists, assisting with escalated client situations, and contributing to the development of internal processes and best practices.

Primary Responsibilities

Hands-On Campaign Management (60%) The Sr. Paid Media Specialist directly manages a high-volume portfolio of paid media accounts, focusing on strategic, high-complexity, or critical franchise clients. They build, launch, and optimize campaigns across Google Ads, Meta Ads, and other relevant platforms to meet or exceed client performance goals, such as ROAS, CPA, and lead volume. This involves implementing advanced optimization techniques, including bid strategies, automation rules, and audience segmentation. Furthermore, they conduct regular account audits to identify optimization opportunities, ensure best practices, and prevent performance degradation. Crucially, they ensure all ad copy and creative materials are strictly sourced from and compliant with the client's official website.

Account Strategy & Analysis (20%) This role requires developing and executing comprehensive account strategies for new client onboarding and significant account expansions. The specialist analyzes performance data to identify trends, extract actionable insights, and formulate data-driven optimization strategies. They monitor budget pacing and allocation across the assigned portfolio to ensure optimal spend distribution and prevent over/under-spending. Additionally, they conduct competitive analysis and market research to inform campaign strategies and identify growth opportunities.

Mentorship & Team Support (10%) Serving as a technical resource and mentor for Paid Media Specialists, the senior specialist provides guidance on campaign builds, optimization strategies, and troubleshooting. They assist the Manager of Paid Media with onboarding and training new team members and share learnings, platform updates, and successful strategies during weekly team meetings.

Process Development & Operational Excellence (10%) The Sr. Paid Media Specialist contributes to the development and refinement of standardized workflows, optimization checklists, and campaign build guides. They test new platform features, beta programs, and emerging channels, documenting results to inform team-wide adoption. Finally, they ensure proper implementation of tracking, conversion pixels, and attribution models across all assigned accounts.

Required Qualifications

Experience

Candidates must have 3-5 years of hands-on paid media management experience in an agency setting, with proven success managing a high volume of accounts, specifically lower-spend, franchise, or multi-location models. Required certifications include Google Ads (Search, Display, Shopping, Video, Measurement) and Meta Blueprint (or equivalent demonstrated expertise). Experience mentoring or training junior team members is also required.

Technical Expertise

The role demands advanced knowledge of Google Ads (Search, Performance Max, Shopping, Display, Video) and Meta Ads Manager. A strong working knowledge of Google Analytics 4, Looker Studio, and Google Tag Manager is essential. Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis, is required, along with a deep understanding of conversion tracking, attribution models, and CRM integrations.

Core Competencies

The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with meticulous attention to detail. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and a high volume of accounts simultaneously are crucial. A proactive approach to identifying and resolving performance issues is expected, as well as the ability to communicate complex data and strategies clearly to internal teams and clients via Brand Success Managers.

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive experience in franchise marketing or multi-location account management is highly preferred. Familiarity with HigherVisibility's core industries—home services, healthcare, senior care, fitness, and retail—is advantageous. Knowledge of Google Ads Scripts, Facebook API, or marketing automation tools is also a plus.

Working Relationships

The Senior Paid Media Specialist reports to the Manager of Paid Media for strategic direction, account escalations, and performance management. They collaborate closely with Brand Success Managers for client communication coordination and strategy alignment, the SEO team for integrated search strategies and cross-channel insights, and the Analytics team for tracking implementation and reporting solutions.

Work-from-Home Availability

The specialist will be available during standard business hours for campaign management, internal meetings, and team collaboration.

Benefits

• Flexible PTO
• Employee-First Culture
• Fully Remote
• Work From Home Stipend
• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• 401K Matching
• Life Insurance
• Incredible Company Comradery
• And So Much More!

About HigherVisibility

HigherVisibility is a nationally recognized internet marketing agency that offers a full range of internet marketing services, ranging from SEO, PPC Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Website Design, Affiliate Marketing Management, and much more. Our mission is to provide clients with the most professional and highest quality internet marketing services and customer service available.