Senior Paid Media Manager (Contractor - 6 Month Term)

Are you motivated by partnering with leading brands to solve complex online marketing challenges? Do you take pride in driving measurable business growth while mentoring others and shaping best practices?

As a Senior Paid Media Manager in the Smart Services team at Smartly, you will leverage your deep expertise to own strategy and execution for some of our most strategic customers. You will act as a trusted advisor, guiding clients on their paid media approach across channels while also coaching teammates and contributing to the evolution of our service offering. You'll be at the forefront of the fast-paced digital advertising industry, collaborating with platform partners and internal stakeholders to deliver impact at scale.

What you'll do:

• Lead multi-channel strategy & execution across Paid Social (Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, Snap, Reddit) and more, translating business objectives into full-funnel media plans.
• Develop testing & innovation roadmaps to uncover insights that drive growth, efficiency, and creative excellence.
• Own client relationships at a senior level, leading regular touch points, performance reviews, and quarterly business reviews with executive stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship & guidance to Paid Media Managers and Associates, reviewing work for quality assurance and helping elevate team performance.
• Partner cross-functionally with Creative Services, Marketing Science, Product, and Tech Consulting to solve challenges and deliver integrated solutions.
• Elevate reporting & insights, leveraging advanced analytics to inform optimization and strategic recommendations.
• Serve as a thought leader, staying ahead of industry trends, platform changes, and competitive dynamics, and sharing best practices internally and externally.
• Act as a platform partner liaison, building and maintaining strong relationships with representatives from Meta, TikTok, Snap, and other key partners.

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years of experience in digital media, with proven expertise across Paid Social and Programmatic.
• Strong track record of owning and growing enterprise-level accounts with measurable performance outcomes.
• Advanced technical knowledge of ad platforms and campaign optimization strategies.
• Excellent strategic communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable guidance for C-suite and marketing leaders.
• Experience mentoring or managing teammates, providing feedback, and driving process improvements.
• Highly organized, with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple high-priority accounts and projects simultaneously.
• Comfort collaborating across strategy, creative, and analytics teams to deliver holistic solutions.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings, conferences, and industry events as needed.

Bonus points for:

• Experience in retail, e-commerce, or DTC verticals
• Familiarity with attribution, incrementality testing, or MMM
• Experience with Programmatic
• Background in agency or fast-scaling tech environments

Perks & Benefits…

• Five weeks paid time off (PTO), 11 company paid holidays, unlimited sick days
• Generous healthcare packages & mental health benefits
• Monthly wellness benefit and learning reimbursement opportunities
• 401K plus matching & equity grants for all new Smartlies
• Volunteer time off days & company donation matching opportunities
• Choice of computer (MAC or PC)
• And so much more…

The base pay range for this position is as mentioned below per year, plus annual bonus. We take into consideration an individual's background, expertise, and experience in determining final salary. In addition to annual salary, Smartly's total rewards provide employees with stock options, medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement savings benefits, parental leave, 5 weeks vacation, unlimited sick days, life insurance and disability benefits. To learn more visit https://www.smartly.io/careers#our-benefits. This information is provided in accordance with applicable law. Base pay information is based on market location. Salary in USD : $100,000 - $120,000