Associate, Paid Search

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Job Summary

Real Chemistry is looking for an Associate, Paid Search to join our growing team!

As an Associate, Paid Search, you will be responsible for planning and leading paid search campaigns, implementing best practices, monitoring the latest trends, and generating insights for reports. This individual is a large contributor to the overall success of the business as they will lead the day-to-day management of several paid search accounts and help develop strategies to drive future account performance.

We are looking for a teammate, willing to provide support where needed with other miscellaneous projects and planning. This position requires collaboration with other media channels, as well as with Account and Analytics. The ideal candidate will show strong interest in analytics as our approach to search, both paid and organic, is heavily data driven. You will report to the Senior Associate of Paid Search and work closely with account & project leads.

This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or Lambertville—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs. This role will work Eastern business hours. 

What you'll do: 

• Lead and execute paid search campaigns using online platforms and tools including Google AdWords, Bing Ads, Search Ads 360
• Manage large search campaign budgets and adjust/optimize as needed, providing key recommendations to account teams and clients
• Conduct keyword trend and audience research in tandem with analytics team members to advise paid search recommendations
• Create ad content and keyword builds for market deployment that align with the overall paid search strategy and standard methodologies
• Track and report performance regularly in cohesion with account teams and analytics teams, generating insights that paint a cohesive story for clients
• Partner with the senior associate to develop outstanding paid search strategies and campaigns
• Work with the analytics team and other senior members of management to interpret search market analyses and identify key search successes and opportunities
• Assist with billing processes by tracking campaign spend, reconciling invoices, and supporting accurate documentation

This position is a perfect fit for you if: 

• ​Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you
• You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving
• You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data
• You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadline 

What you should have: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher; AdWords & Bing Ads certification preferred
• A demonstrated passion for and understanding of search marketing.
• 0-1 years’ experience in paid search media buying, strategy, or integrated communications – the ideal candidate has a basic understanding of all digital media subject areas
• Comfortable working on multiple initiatives at once, adhering to all internal and external deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills

Pay Range: $53,000 - $63,000

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting.  Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here.

We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.  Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com.

At Real Chemistry, we believe we're at our best when we're connected. Our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach is designed to foster collaboration, learning, innovation, and meaningful relationships while providing flexibility where appropriate. Because our workforce spans multiple countries, regions, and client needs, work arrangements may vary by role and location. Some positions offer hybrid or remote flexibility, while others require regular in-office presence. For example, certain teams and regions, including some of our UK operations, have office-based requirements. Your recruiter will discuss the specific expectations for the role you're pursuing during the interview process and keep you informed throughout the hiring journey. For employees located within a one-hour commute of a Real Chemistry office, we require in-person attendance two days per week, either from a Real Chemistry office or when working onsite with clients. Employees in regions without a nearby office may work remotely and come together throughout the year for collaboration, culture-building, learning, and team connection opportunities. While these guidelines reflect our current workplace model, we understand that everyone’s circumstances are unique. If you require additional flexibility, we welcome an open conversation with your recruiter and our HR team to discuss your needs and determine what may be possible.

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.

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