Media Manager, Search
Phase 3 Marketing and Communications, Atlanta, GA, United States
MEDIA MANAGER, SEARCH
Agency Division
About Phase 3 Marketing & Communications Phase 3 Marketing and Communications is an integrated marketing services company providing solutions from ideation to execution. Our mission is to simplify life for marketers by delivering the most-needed marketing services in-house, under one roof.
A certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Phase 3 has offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Nashville, and the New York City metropolitan area. Since 2001, Phase 3 has been recognized as a top company by Inc. 5000, Printing Impressions, Atlanta Business Chronicle, and Nashville Business Journal.
Job Description We are seeking an analytically strong, strategically minded emerging talent to join our Agency Division as a Media Manager, Search.
This role is designed for a high-potential performance marketer early in their career who is ready to move beyond task execution and begin thinking like a strategist. You will manage paid search campaigns across a portfolio of clients, contribute to performance planning, and translate data into insights that influence business decisions.
You will work alongside Client Marketing, Strategy and Media leadership to ensure paid search efforts are aligned with broader marketing objectives. This is an opportunity to build deep expertise in performance marketing while developing the strategic and client-facing skills necessary for long-term growth within the agency.
What You Will Own
Development, execution, and optimization of paid search campaigns across Google Ads (Search, Performance Max, Display, etc.)
Ongoing performance analysis, identifying trends and opportunities that improve efficiency and growth
Budget pacing and responsible stewardship of client investment
QA processes to ensure campaign accuracy and excellence in execution
Contribution to client reporting and presentation of performance insights
Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support integrated marketing initiatives
The Ideal Candidate
Approaches performance marketing with both precision and curiosity
Seeks to understand not just what is happening in the data, but why
Is motivated by measurable impact and continuous improvement
Demonstrates maturity, accountability, and ownership beyond years of experience
Is eager to grow into a senior performance strategist over time
What Success Looks Like
Campaigns are launched accurately, strategically structured, and optimized with intention
Performance trends are proactively identified and addressed
Recommendations are backed by data and tied to client KPIs
Clients and internal teams trust your analysis and perspective
You consistently elevate your thinking from tactical execution to strategic contribution
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field
0–2 years of experience in paid search, digital media, or performance marketing (internships and certifications included)
Google Ads certification (or willingness to obtain within 90 days)
Strong analytical skills with comfort interpreting performance data and dashboards
Advanced attention to detail and organizational discipline
Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills
Intellectual curiosity and a test-and-learn mindset
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative agency environment
Occasional travel is required for client visits and presentations
Standard office hours, though deadlines or the demands of a client may require working outside of regular office hours to ensure continued success
This is a full-time, in-office position in Atlanta, Georgia
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About Phase 3 Marketing & Communications Phase 3 Marketing and Communications is an integrated marketing services company providing solutions from ideation to execution. Our mission is to simplify life for marketers by delivering the most-needed marketing services in-house, under one roof.
A certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Phase 3 has offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Nashville, and the New York City metropolitan area. Since 2001, Phase 3 has been recognized as a top company by Inc. 5000, Printing Impressions, Atlanta Business Chronicle, and Nashville Business Journal.
Job Description We are seeking an analytically strong, strategically minded emerging talent to join our Agency Division as a Media Manager, Search.
This role is designed for a high-potential performance marketer early in their career who is ready to move beyond task execution and begin thinking like a strategist. You will manage paid search campaigns across a portfolio of clients, contribute to performance planning, and translate data into insights that influence business decisions.
You will work alongside Client Marketing, Strategy and Media leadership to ensure paid search efforts are aligned with broader marketing objectives. This is an opportunity to build deep expertise in performance marketing while developing the strategic and client-facing skills necessary for long-term growth within the agency.
What You Will Own
Development, execution, and optimization of paid search campaigns across Google Ads (Search, Performance Max, Display, etc.)
Ongoing performance analysis, identifying trends and opportunities that improve efficiency and growth
Budget pacing and responsible stewardship of client investment
QA processes to ensure campaign accuracy and excellence in execution
Contribution to client reporting and presentation of performance insights
Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support integrated marketing initiatives
The Ideal Candidate
Approaches performance marketing with both precision and curiosity
Seeks to understand not just what is happening in the data, but why
Is motivated by measurable impact and continuous improvement
Demonstrates maturity, accountability, and ownership beyond years of experience
Is eager to grow into a senior performance strategist over time
What Success Looks Like
Campaigns are launched accurately, strategically structured, and optimized with intention
Performance trends are proactively identified and addressed
Recommendations are backed by data and tied to client KPIs
Clients and internal teams trust your analysis and perspective
You consistently elevate your thinking from tactical execution to strategic contribution
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field
0–2 years of experience in paid search, digital media, or performance marketing (internships and certifications included)
Google Ads certification (or willingness to obtain within 90 days)
Strong analytical skills with comfort interpreting performance data and dashboards
Advanced attention to detail and organizational discipline
Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills
Intellectual curiosity and a test-and-learn mindset
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative agency environment
Occasional travel is required for client visits and presentations
Standard office hours, though deadlines or the demands of a client may require working outside of regular office hours to ensure continued success
This is a full-time, in-office position in Atlanta, Georgia
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