Digital Marketing Campaign Manager

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking for a hybrid opportunity. This is a contract position lasting 3+ months, with regular business hours and a pay range of $45 to $52 per hour. This role is benefits-eligible and paid weekly.

In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end management of digital advertising campaigns across a variety of platforms, including paid search, programmatic display, social media, and in-store experiential tactics. As a strategic partner and subject matter expert, you will ensure campaign success through data-driven planning, precise execution, and performance optimization. This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong digital media expertise, sharp attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and optimization of omnichannel digital campaigns.
• Serve as the go-to expert on campaign tactics, media planning, and audience strategy.
• Advise clients and internal teams on media performance and optimization best practices.
• Apply the full-funnel marketing approach to campaign strategies, from awareness to conversion.
• Collaborate with Sales and Account Management teams to create data-informed media proposals.
• Own campaign pacing, performance analysis, and reporting deliverables.
• Identify incremental revenue opportunities based on campaign insights and test results.
• Ensure campaign accuracy through strict adherence to QA processes and internal standards.
• Attend client calls to provide guidance and updates on campaign execution and results.
• Support cross-functional initiatives and partner with media insights teams to refine strategies.
• Coordinate with internal teams to traffic campaigns across multiple platforms and environments.
• Stay current on media trends, platforms, and measurement practices to drive innovation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in digital media campaign management, bid management, or media operations.
• Experience with multiple ad formats including Paid Search, Programmatic Display, Publisher Display, and Social Media.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing metrics (CPM, ROAS, CPC, CTR, etc.).
• Experience using platforms such as Salesforce, JIRA, Tableau, SQL, Power BI.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables/analysis), PowerPoint (visual storytelling), and Outlook.
• Client-facing experience with a proven ability to identify risks and implement effective solutions.
• Experience with programmatic advertising tools (DSPs, DMPs, ad exchanges) (preferred).

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning & Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.