elk Marketing
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elk Marketing is a digital marketing agency delivering profitable and scalable performance marketing strategies to our eCommerce and B2B clients, including Arc’teryx, goodr, and Built Bar.
We develop strategies that fuel growth, scale revenue, and uncover untapped opportunities. We adapt quickly, collaborate often, and are relentlessly focused on impact.
We’re looking for a Senior Paid Media Strategist to join our Paid Media Team. This is a strategic, hands-on role for someone who can lead enterprise accounts, manage large budgets, and turn performance data into actionable growth strategies.
As a Senior Paid Media Strategist at elk, you’ll lead strategy and execution for high-performing Paid Search and Paid Social campaigns across platforms like Google, Meta, TikTok, and more. You’ll partner closely with Account Executives, SEO Strategists, creative collaborators, and client teams to deliver performance-driven marketing strategies that drive revenue and scale.
You’ll need to be confident in client communication, collaborative across departments, and equipped to manage complex ad accounts with monthly budgets ranging from $10K to $500K+.
Develop, manage, and scale Paid Search and Paid Social campaigns across platforms (Search, Shopping, PMax, DPA, ASC+, and emerging campaign types)
Build strategic roadmaps that align with client goals and drive measurable business impact
Present reporting, insights, and recommendations with confidence on client calls
Audit and restructure ad accounts for optimal performance, ROAS, and efficiency
Write and test compelling ad copy, headlines, and creative hooks
Collaborate with internal SEO, design, dev, and email teams to align cross-channel strategies
Manage ad budgets ranging from $10K to $500K+ per month across multiple clients
Oversee tracking, attribution, and performance measurement using tools like GA4 and Triple Whale
Conduct competitive research and deliver actionable insights for campaign improvement
5+ years of hands-on experience managing Paid Media campaigns, especially for eCommerce brands
Proven success scaling campaigns and managing large budgets with minimal oversight
Expertise in Google Ads and Meta Ads, including PMax, Shopping, DPA, and ASC+
Deep understanding of product feeds, catalog management, and dynamic creative
Strong grasp of landing page CRO principles and collaboration with dev/design teams
Exceptional communication and client-facing presentation skills
Familiarity with analytics and attribution tools like GA4, Looker Studio, and Triple Whale
Experience with eCommerce platforms such as Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, or Magento
Comfortable using Asana, Slack, and Google Workspace
AI-native operator with experience using tools like ChatGPT, Codex, Claude, and Claude Code to improve day-to-day workflows, accelerate analysis, QA outputs, document processes, and build lightweight automations.
Ability to identify repeatable paid media workflows and thoughtfully integrate AI into reporting, campaign analysis, creative/ad copy ideation, data cleanup, SOP development, and internal tooling.
Bonus: Advertising experience managing and guiding CTV, Retail, Amazon, ChatGPT, Microsoft, TikTok, Pinterest, or LinkedIn campaigns
First 30 Days
Get up to speed on elk’s clients, team workflows, tools, and processes
Audit assigned accounts and flag key opportunities or concerns
Begin joining internal syncs and shadowing client calls with Paid Media teammates
60 Days
Fully own strategy and execution for 3–5 client accounts
Present insights and strategy updates directly to clients
Collaborate cross-functionally on creative testing and CRO
90 Days
Lead 5–8 client accounts with confidence
Build long-term roadmaps and growth strategies tailored to each account
Take full ownership of performance, pacing, and scaling recommendations
Spot trends, share learnings with the team, and recommend new tactics, tools, or testing strategies
If you're a strategic thinker, confident communicator, and performance-obsessed marketer who’s ready to make an impact, we’d love to meet you.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Elk Marketing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Employment-At-Will: Employment with Elk Marketing LLC is at-will. This means that either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.
Background Check / Eligibility to Work: Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of applicable background checks, verification of eligibility to work in the United States, and compliance with other pre-employment requirements as permitted by law.
Salary Transparency: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith and are subject to change based on factors such as experience, skills, geographic location, and internal equity, consistent with applicable pay transparency laws.
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