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Paid Search Strategist

Publicis Groupe ANZ · Chicago, IL, USA ·

Job type:
Temporary

Overview
As a Paid Search Strategist, you'll help drive the development and execution of paid search strategies that deliver measurable business results. Working closely with cross‑functional teams, you'll manage campaign performance, identify optimization opportunities, leverage emerging technologies and automation, and contribute to innovative search solutions across a dynamic client portfolio.

Responsibilities

Execute and optimize paid search campaigns across Google Ads , Microsoft Ads, and emerging platforms to meet client KPIs

Support local‑first strategies focused on driving in‑store traffic, station visits, and location‑based conversions.

Assist in building and managing Performance Max (PMax) campaigns with local objectives – including asset group creation, audience signal setup, and ongoing performance monitoring

Contribute to loyalty app campaign efforts across Google App Campaigns and Apple Search Ads, optimizing toward installs, in‑app actions, and re‑engagement goals

Leverage AI‑powered tools and automation to streamline day‑to‑day tasks such as reporting, keyword research, QA, and ad copy iteration

Monitor and analyze campaign performance , flagging trends, anomalies, and optimization opportunities across accounts

Collaborate cross‑functionally with analytics, creative, and strategy teams to ensure campaigns are aligned with broader client objectives

Stay current on platform updates, industry trends, and the evolving search landscape – including AI Overviews, agentic search, and new ad formats

Qualifications

2+ years of hands‑on paid search experience , preferably in an agency environment

Proficiency in Google Ads with a strong grasp of campaign setup, keyword strategy, match types, ad copy testing, and bid management

Familiarity with location‑based targeting – geo‑targeting, radius targeting, and location extensions

Understanding of automated bid strategies (tCPA, tROAS) and how machine learning influences campaign performance

Experience with campaign pacing, budget management , and routine optimizations (negative keywords, search term reviews, bid adjustments)

Ability to pull, organize, and interpret performance data to support reporting and strategic recommendations

Strong attention to detail with experience running QA processes – checking URLs, tracking parameters, ad approvals, and billing reconciliation

Comfort working in a fast‑paced, multi‑project environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines

Preferred

Experience with Performance Max campaigns , including local feeds and location groups management.

Familiarity with Google App Campaigns or Apple Search Ads

Basic understanding of SEO + SEM integration and how organic and paid search complement each other

Awareness of AI‑driven search trends – AI Overviews, zero‑click searches, and tools like Google AI Max

Experience in verticals such as energy/fuels, or convenience retail

Benefits

Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more

Monetary assistance and support for adoption, surrogacy and fertility

Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption

Employee Assistance Programs and health/wellness/comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off that includes flexible time off vacation, annual sick days, volunteer days, holiday and identity days, and more

Matching gifts programs

Flexible working arrangements

‘Work Your World’ program encouraging employees to work from anywhere; Publicis Groupe has an office for up to six weeks a year (based upon eligibility)

Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

Compensation
Compensation Range: USD $60,800.00 - USD $84,000.00/Annually. 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 the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third‑party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 1/1/2028.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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