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Senior Specialist, Search

Known
Location
New York, NY
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Science - 1
Salary
$80K-$90K
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 2-3 years of professional experience working directly with paid campaigns on Paid Search platforms such as Google, Microsoft Ads (Bing), or Apple Search Ads
  • 2+ years professional experience in analytics, advertising, ad tech, or media
  • Understanding of the fundamentals of paid search advertising
  • Knowledge and in-platform experience with Google, Microsoft Ads (Bing), or Apple Search Ads
  • High proficiency with Excel
  • Strong math and statistics foundational knowledge
Nice to have
  • Experience managing $1M+ budget independently
  • Prior agency experience is a plus
What the job really is

The Senior Specialist on the Paid Search team at Known is responsible for creating, maintaining, and optimizing search ad campaigns across platforms like Google and Microsoft Ads. This role involves analyzing campaign performance, presenting results to clients, and implementing strategies to improve ROI. The position requires strong critical thinking, time management, and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Benefits
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • 401k with company matching and no vesting period
  • Annual bonuses
  • Generous medical plan
  • Paid parental leave
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of career advancement opportunities
  • Base salary range is $80K-$90K, which may be lower than industry standards for similar roles
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