Paid Media Strategist

MUST HAVE:

• Hands-on experience running native ad campaigns across platforms like Taboola, Outbrain, Revcontent, Mediago, or Liveintent.
• Proven ability to monitor and optimize campaign performance using data.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on executional excellence and task management.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and communicate clearly in a remote work environment.
• Passion for performance marketing and a desire to grow within the Make Money/Manage Money vertical of our largest brand, FinanceBuzz.

EXPERIENCE: 2+ years of native media buying or programmatic experience, with a focus on performance-driven results.

YOUR ROLE 

Support the success and growth of our Make Money/Manage Money native media campaigns by executing campaign builds, monitoring performance, and assisting in optimizations that help scale winning strategies.

OUTCOMES

• Execute and manage native ad campaigns across platforms such as Taboola, Outbrain, Revcontent, Mediago, or Liveintent with speed and accuracy.
• Monitor daily performance metrics and implement optimizations to creative, bids, and placements.
• Partner with senior media buyers to launch new campaigns and expand existing ones while supporting strategic growth.
• Facilitate creative testing by assisting with copy iteration, image/video swaps, and tracking results.
• Conduct competitor research and performance audits to surface new testing opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Content and Paid Media teams to ensure seamless campaign setup and timely asset delivery.
• Maintain campaign documentation and update performance trackers regularly to support team throughput.

COMPETENCIES

• Execution-Oriented: Manages deliverables independently and consistently follows through on tasks that enable campaign momentum and growth.
• Detail-Driven: Demonstrates accuracy in reporting, campaign QA, and implementation of optimizations.
• Collaborative: Works effectively across team lines with buyers, content creators, and analysts to move campaigns forward.
• Curious & Analytical: Asks the right questions, seeks to understand performance drivers, and uses data to guide recommendations.
• Proactive Communicator: Provides regular updates, flags issues early, and clearly communicates changes or learnings to stakeholders.
• Coachability: Open to feedback, quickly applies learnings, and demonstrates a strong desire to grow into a more strategic buyer.