Paid Media 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 seeking a Paid Media Campaign Manager to support a retail client. This role combines strategic and tactical duties, requiring you to independently generate insights for campaign optimization. You’ll be responsible for offering expertise in optimization strategies and guiding best practices for client communication.

The ideal candidate has experience in online trafficking, campaign management, bid management platforms, and active campaign optimization. Strong analytical abilities, effective communication skills, and a proactive approach are essential qualities for success in this role.


This is a full-time project opportunity through January 2026 with potential to extend. The role is in Hoboken, NJ working on a hybrid basis (1-2 days/week on-site, other days are remote).

Responsibilities: 

• Plan, execute, manage, and optimize both managed service and self-service campaigns.
• Understand campaign tactics across the marketing funnel, including upper-funnel (brand messaging, calls to action) and lower-funnel (direct response, conversion) strategies.
• Define success metrics and measure campaign performance using internal analytics.
• Maintain diligence, attention to detail, and adherence to best practices throughout each campaign's life cycle, from pre-sale to post-sale.
• Organize campaign documentation in the team’s shared repository.
• Lead daily campaign maintenance, handling internal inquiries on tracking and campaign status.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams through excellent client service.
• Traffic campaign tags across ad tech environments.
• Oversee the QA process to ensure accurate campaign implementation, pacing, and performance.
• Develop proposals for new client opportunities.
• Manage the delivery of creative assets, insertion orders, and other campaign materials for launch.
• Provide clients with regular insights on performance, optimizations, and new opportunities.
• Collaborate with media partners to ensure proper platform implementation.
• Troubleshoot issues during pre-production and live campaigns.
• Prepare campaign wrap-up and monthly auditing reports, and adjust billing systems as needed.
• Attend client meetings as required.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field is required.
• 2+ years of experience in bid management, campaign management/optimization, or digital media operations.
• Client facing experience with the ability to identify risks and effectively manage through issues.
• Understanding of traditional and interactive media planning elements. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to provide partners with guidance on best practices and areas for improvement.
• Experience using SQL and Tableau.

Perks & Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development
• *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this Paid Media Campaign Manager opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.