Position: Buyer, Paid Search (Temporary) Location: New York YOUR ROLE We are hiring a Buyer, Paid Search for a full time temporary role through September 4. The role is focused on paid search and sits within our biddable team (Paid Social, Paid Search, and Programmatic). This role collaborates with our Account (media planning) and Redbox (analytics) teams, as well as having daily client contact. This position is based in our New York office. We offer a hybrid work setting with working onsite in our NYC office and the flexibility to work from home.

• Assist with the development and implement comprehensive SEM strategies to meet client objectives.
• Hands‑on experience in the strategy, execution, and optimization of digital media campaigns with a focus on Search Engine Marketing (SEM).
• Manage and optimize campaigns across various platforms, including Google & Microsoft Ads, SA360 (Search Ads 360), and other third‑party management platforms.
• Execute a variety of media tactics, such as Google PMAX & Demand Gen, Retargeting, Audience Targeting, and Shopping campaigns.
• Utilize strong analytical skills to interpret overall search performance metrics and trends.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide actionable insights and recommendations for campaign optimization.
• Implement A/B testing strategies to continuously improve ad performance and ROI.
• Communicate effectively with clients both verbally and in written form, demonstrating strong presentation skills.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices, sharing insights with the team to enhance overall team performance.

REQUIREMENTS

• 1.5 – 2+ years experience in paid search. Digital ad agency experience.
• Hands‑on Keyboard experience in search management platforms. Includes the following:
• Supervise the everyday performance of search engine marketing (SEM) campaigns.
• Manage monthly and daily spend activity on your assigned clients (Six Figure Monthly Budgets Preferred – Minimum).
• Plan, coordinate, and administer numerous presentations for your managed accounts.
• Lead regular status update calls with clients to ensure optimal performance.
• Provide daily, weekly, monthly and yearly reporting & analysis strategy.
• Communicate key performance trends to your account lead and clients.
• Conduct keyword research to drive new areas of growth for your clients.
• Create effective ad copy to produce optimal click‑through and conversion rates.
• Work closely with display and digital marketing teams on development and execution of integrated marketing plans.
• Ability to establish relationships with vendors (Google & MSN representatives).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance tight deadlines and challenges.

Salary range is $62,000 – $80,000 annual. Commensurate with experience. Compensation is determined on the skills, qualifications, certifications, tenure in the industry and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position. CROSSMEDIA BENEFITS

• Flexibility to work in hybrid manner with in‑office and work from home options (depending on role).
• Open/Flexible PTO with US & UK specific policies.
• Sponsored healthcare options and agency‑wide physical & mental health support.
• 401(k) with company match (USA), and generous Pension (UK).
• Paid sabbatical at significant milestone anniversaries.
• Generous paid parental leave policy.
• Life milestone recognition & support.
• The Pursuit of Happiness Fund devoted to helping Cross medians find their happy (be it travel, enrichment class, fitness membership or professional development).
• Cell phone/tech reimbursement.
• Student Loan payment plan (US).
• Learning & Development and training programs.
• Burgers – lots and lots of burgers.

EMPLOYMENT QUALITIES & GUARANTEES Crossmedia is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and creating a diverse and inclusive company culture and that does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements, business necessities and/or to reasonably accommodate…