Associate Manager, Paid Search (SEM)

WHY NEW ENGEN? 

At New Engen, we help brands grow—not just bigger, but smarter. We’re a digital marketing agency built to drive meaningful impact across the entire customer journey, blending media, creative, analytics, influencer, and retail strategies into performance-driven campaigns.

Some clients partner with us through long-term agency relationships. Others tap into specialized solutions—like Donut Studios, our in-house creative studio for platform-native and short-form content, or Acorn Creator Suite, our influencer marketing solution built for retail impact. While each solution brings its own focus and flavor, they’re all part of how we deliver for our clients, together, as one team.

We’re a collaborative group of strategists, creatives, analysts, and makers who are all in on helping brands—and each other—thrive. We work hard, stay humble, and build with purpose.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Lead Campaign Execution Across Paid Search
Own the end-to-end execution of paid search campaigns, ensuring accuracy, agility, and alignment to performance goals. Guide both strategic and day-to-day elements across platforms.

Grow Client Relationships and Business Impact
Serve as a trusted partner to clients—bringing thoughtful recommendations, surfacing opportunities to expand impact across channels, and helping clients stay ahead of what’s next in paid media.

Champion Creative Collaboration
Work closely with creative and analytics teams to fuel iterative testing and uncover insights that drive performance. Help turn brand stories into high-performing paid search assets.

Mentor and Develop Talent
Support and coach junior team members through clear feedback and collaborative problem-solving. Share learnings generously and celebrate growth.

Analyze and Optimize with Precision
Leverage platform data, third-party tools, and market trends to develop clear, actionable strategies. Connect insights to outcomes in a way clients can rally behind.

Operate with Ownership and Curiosity
Bring an independent, all-in mindset to your work. Balance proactive planning with adaptive execution—and never stop asking, “How can we make this even better?”

WHAT YOU BRING

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience
• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in paid search (Google Ads required; experience with other platforms like Facebook is a plus)
• A knack for simplifying complex ideas and presenting them in clear, persuasive ways
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across a variety of audiences and roles
• Proven ability to coach others, review deliverables with rigor, and lead with empathy
• Analytical strength and a comfort level with data interpretation, optimization strategy, and basic statistical principles
• Adaptability in fast-moving environments—and excitement to learn and grow through change
• A team-first mentality and passion for building together

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Remote work environment with flexible hours
• Unlimited PTO + company holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• Life & AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave & family support
• Pet care perks & insurance
• Learning & career development
• Employee wellness programs
• Commuter & transit benefits
• Exclusive employee discounts

Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,000
The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidate’s qualifications and experience.

 

Let’s Build What’s Next Together – If you’re passionate about performance marketing and ready to deepen your media expertise, we’d love to hear from you.