Senior Associate, Paid Media Strategy, DIG, Ruder Finn

Ruder Finn is  seeking  a motivated and detail-oriented   Senior Associate, Paid Media Strategy   to join our growing Digital   (DIG)   practice. In this role, you will support the planning, setup, and execution of paid social   &   paid search   campaigns across a range of performance-driven client programs, working across healthcare and consumer brands.   You’ll  play a hands-on role in campaign execution, performance monitoring, and reporting, while gaining exposure to broader paid media strategy and cross-channel collaboration. This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their career who is eager to deepen their  expertise  in paid social,   paid search,   analytics , and digital strategy in a fast-paced agency environment.   Key Responsibilities     Paid Social:   Support the set up and launch of paid social campaigns across platforms such as Meta (required), with exposure to other platforms such as LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and more    Monitor daily campaign performance and flag trends, insights, and optimization opportunities to internal teams   Support testing initiatives (new campaign types, audience strategies, etc.) to improve overall performance    Support building UTM tracking links for integrated campaigns    Paid Search &   Google Ads   Support the   set up and   launch of paid   sea rch campaigns,   and YouTube /Demand Gen   when relevant ,   assisting   with   pre   launch   activities   such as   keyword   research,   ad copy ,   audience targeting, and   campaign structure   Monitor campaign   performance and   search query reports,   flagging trends ,   insights   and   optimization   opportunities   with a   focus on   driving measurable business   outcomes   Manage pacing and budgets to ensure campaigns deliver efficiently against monthly, quarterly, and annual investment targets.   Data & Analytics:   Compile and analyze campaign performance data for reporting, using platform analytics and Google Analytics (GA4)   Support reporting deliverables, data pulls, and reporting insights    Maintains awareness of industry trends and impact to client & assigned accounts   Assist in conducting competitive and category-specific research   Strategy & Collaboration:   Contribute to campaign planning discussions    Collaborate with cross-functional teams/team members to support integrated campaign execution    Participate in client meetings and internal status calls, with opportunities to grow client-facing skills    Qualifications     1-2 years of experience in paid social   &   paid search   Hands-on experience with Meta Ads Manager  required,  familiarity with other social ad managers a plus    Working knowledge of GA4 and UTMs a plus   Strong analytical mindset with  proficiency  in Microsoft Excel   Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)   Comfortable managing multiple tasks across accounts in fast-paced environment   Curious and eager to learn with strong problem-solving skills    Great energy, and curiosity to do and learn new things to support agency growth and offerings   Detail-oriented, organized, and dedicated   Bachelor's degree in marketing, digital/integrated marketing,  advertising  or related field    Benefits & More      You will receive a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity     You will also be able to enroll in our Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, as well as 401k (match) plan.     Monthly allowance for cell  phone , office equipment, etc.     Generous PTO policy with paid maternity/ paternity leave      Professional learning and development opportunities     Workplace flexibility     On-site and off-site social gatherings    The   anticipated   salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is $ 55 ,000 - $ 68 ,000. The salary of the applicant selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, education, internal equity, geography, relevant years of experience, certifications, skills, abilities of the selected applicant, and other job-related qualifications. In addition, a range of medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits   also are   available by the company.    Ruder Finn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Ruder Finn will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Ruder Finn believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.