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Paid Media Manager jobs are open across retail, SaaS, healthcare, financial services, and agencies, from coordinator to director level, with specializations in paid search, paid social, and programmatic advertising. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Join Bell Partners and be a difference maker.
At Bell Partners, our mission is to be the apartment company of choice by creating value and honoring commitments to our residents, partners, and associates. We proudly serve our community of 85,000+ homes across 13 states and the District of Columbia. As stewards entrusted to contribute with care and appreciation, our 2,000 associates succeed in a dynamic space where everyone impacts. We take pride in producing outstanding results and fostering a work environment that allows everyone to contribute to their fullest potential. We rise above industry standards when every associate embraces their unique role and seizes the opportunity to make an impact.
As Paid Media Manager with Bell, you will serve as the strategic and technical owner of Bell’s Lead Generation. This role is responsible for both ILS and PPC strategy. This position is perfect for someone that spends time pondering what “special sauce” makes the perfect Google Ads campaign or questions how much an ILS package affects our PPC costs. The person in this role will define the advertising strategy for an entire portfolio of properties, working with vendors and internal stakeholders to optimize performance.
This position sits on the Performance Marketing team and serves as the Paid Media subject matter expert for the marketing team. The Paid Media Manager will oversee Paid Media strategy, implementation and paid media reporting while managing the Paid Media Associate to ensure accurate and timely execution of day-to-day updates. The person in this role must be confident presenting strategy to client and customer groups on occasion. Attention to detail, and strong organization skills are a must have in this role. The ideal candidate will have experience managing advertising at scale with tools like Fluency, Skai, Marin or Smartly.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Determine how spend is distributed across PPC and ILS channels on a property and portfolio level, using performance data to balance cost efficiency, lead volume, and lead quality. Continuously adjust investment based on market conditions, seasonality, and competitive pressure.
- Establish performance targets and define clear KPIs (cost-per-lead, cost-per-tour, cost-per-lease, etc.)
- Create a structured testing and optimization plan across campaigns, including bidding strategy, targeting, and channel mix improvements.
- Serve as SME for GA4 and Power BI Reporting and own the integrity and structure of reporting by ensuring all tracking, dashboards, and attribution models deliver accurate, relevant, and decision-ready data, with alignment across GA4, CRM, and other sources. Develop standardized reporting frameworks that translate performance into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
- Manage SOPs and automate workflows by building, documenting, and maintaining processes across campaign management, reporting, and data validation to ensure consistency at scale. Identify and implement automation for repetitive tasks (e.g., reporting, pacing alerts, QA checks) to improve speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Drive vendor accountability and innovation by leading external partners with clear expectations, testing priorities, and performance benchmarks, while introducing new tools, automation, and AI-driven approaches to improve scalability and results.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Additional duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Expertise in Digital Advertising
- Expertise with GA4 and Google Tag Manager
- Experience on a team that manages advertising at scale
- Experience using DNI, and advanced performance tracking methods
- Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills
- Familiarity with ILS’s (Apartments.com, Zillow, Apartment List, etc.)
- Have used AI tools to make an impact on Advertising
- Experience with project management tools
EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 5–7 years of relevant experience
- Familiarity with Advertising automation platforms like Fluency, Skai, Marin or Smartly
- Agency experience is a plus
- Multifamily or real estate experience preferred, but not mandatory.
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ABOUT BELL PARTNERS
Our purpose at Bell Partners is to create communities our residents are proud to call home. We currently own or manage over 85,000 homes in North America and continue to grow. Our people are the most important part of our company. We believe in building a culture that encourages our associates to invest in and serve one another, while pushing each other to take risks, allowing us to grow together and make a difference.
Join Bell to be a difference maker. Apply today!
Bell Partners reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
Join Bell Partners and be a difference maker.
At Bell Partners, our mission is to be the apartment company of choice by creating value and honoring commitments to our residents, partners, and associates. We proudly serve our community of 85,000+ homes across 13 states and the District of Columbia. As stewards entrusted to contribute with care and appreciation, our 2,000 associates succeed in a dynamic space where everyone impacts. We take pride in producing outstanding results and fostering a work environment that allows everyone to contribute to their fullest potential. We rise above industry standards when every associate embraces their unique role and seizes the opportunity to make an impact.
As Paid Media Manager with Bell, you will serve as the strategic and technical owner of Bell’s Lead Generation. This role is responsible for both ILS and PPC strategy. This position is perfect for someone that spends time pondering what “special sauce” makes the perfect Google Ads campaign or questions how much an ILS package affects our PPC costs. The person in this role will define the advertising strategy for an entire portfolio of properties, working with vendors and internal stakeholders to optimize performance.
This position sits on the Performance Marketing team and serves as the Paid Media subject matter expert for the marketing team. The Paid Media Manager will oversee Paid Media strategy, implementation and paid media reporting while managing the Paid Media Associate to ensure accurate and timely execution of day-to-day updates. The person in this role must be confident presenting strategy to client and customer groups on occasion. Attention to detail, and strong organization skills are a must have in this role. The ideal candidate will have experience managing advertising at scale with tools like Fluency, Skai, Marin or Smartly.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Determine how spend is distributed across PPC and ILS channels on a property and portfolio level, using performance data to balance cost efficiency, lead volume, and lead quality. Continuously adjust investment based on market conditions, seasonality, and competitive pressure.
- Establish performance targets and define clear KPIs (cost-per-lead, cost-per-tour, cost-per-lease, etc.)
- Create a structured testing and optimization plan across campaigns, including bidding strategy, targeting, and channel mix improvements.
- Serve as SME for GA4 and Power BI Reporting and own the integrity and structure of reporting by ensuring all tracking, dashboards, and attribution models deliver accurate, relevant, and decision-ready data, with alignment across GA4, CRM, and other sources. Develop standardized reporting frameworks that translate performance into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
- Manage SOPs and automate workflows by building, documenting, and maintaining processes across campaign management, reporting, and data validation to ensure consistency at scale. Identify and implement automation for repetitive tasks (e.g., reporting, pacing alerts, QA checks) to improve speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Drive vendor accountability and innovation by leading external partners with clear expectations, testing priorities, and performance benchmarks, while introducing new tools, automation, and AI-driven approaches to improve scalability and results.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Additional duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Expertise in Digital Advertising
- Expertise with GA4 and Google Tag Manager
- Experience on a team that manages advertising at scale
- Experience using DNI, and advanced performance tracking methods
- Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills
- Familiarity with ILS’s (Apartments.com, Zillow, Apartment List, etc.)
- Have used AI tools to make an impact on Advertising
- Experience with project management tools
EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 5–7 years of relevant experience
- Familiarity with Advertising automation platforms like Fluency, Skai, Marin or Smartly
- Agency experience is a plus
- Multifamily or real estate experience preferred, but not mandatory.
LI-JW1
ABOUT BELL PARTNERS
Our purpose at Bell Partners is to create communities our residents are proud to call home. We currently own or manage over 85,000 homes in North America and continue to grow. Our people are the most important part of our company. We believe in building a culture that encourages our associates to invest in and serve one another, while pushing each other to take risks, allowing us to grow together and make a difference.
Join Bell to be a difference maker. Apply today!
Bell Partners reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- WITHIN3
- Amazon2
- Healixglobal2
- Zeta Global2
- 8X81
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services9
- Marketing & Advertising6
- Technology & Software4
- Telecommunications2
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in paid media manager jobs.
- Three or more years managing paid search or paid social campaigns with measurable ROAS outcomes
- Hands-on experience in Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, and at least one DSP or programmatic platform
- Proven ability to manage and optimize five- to seven-figure monthly media budgets independently
- Google Ads certification or Meta Blueprint certification preferred or required
- Proficiency in analytics and reporting tools such as Google Analytics, Looker, or Tableau
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field
Tips for Your Paid Media Manager Job Search
Quantify results beyond click-through rates
Hiring managers expect ROAS, CPA, and pipeline contribution numbers on your resume, not just channel management. Pull actual figures from your dashboards and express impact in revenue or cost terms, not vanity metrics.
List platform certifications on your resume
Google Ads, Meta Blueprint, and Microsoft Advertising certifications appear in a high share of paid media manager listings. If yours have lapsed, renewing them before applying removes an easy reason to filter you out.
Target openings by spend level and channel mix
A role managing a monthly budget in the tens of thousands looks very different from one owning eight figures annually. Filter for openings that match your actual budget authority, or you risk underperforming expectations from week one.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists paid media manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a channel audit as your portfolio piece
When interviewers ask for examples, showing a before-and-after account audit, with changes you made and results that followed, is far more persuasive than a general campaign overview or a case study from a different industry.
Negotiate using platform and spend scope
Offers vary significantly based on how many channels you own and the total media budget you manage. Come to the negotiation with specifics about your current scope so you can anchor compensation to real complexity, not just job title.
Paid Media Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most paid media managers?
The companies hiring the most paid media managers right now include WITHIN, Amazon, and Healixglobal, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Agency groups and large DTC brands tend to carry the highest ongoing volume of openings at this level.
How many paid media manager jobs are remote?
About 44% of paid media manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more location-flexible marketing roles. Paid social and programmatic-focused positions tend to skew most remote, while roles tied to in-house creative production or retail ops more often require in-office presence.
How do you become a paid media manager?
Most paid media managers start as paid media specialists or digital marketing coordinators, running campaigns on one or two channels before taking on cross-channel ownership. Building hands-on experience with Google Ads and Meta, earning platform certifications, and demonstrating performance results through real budget responsibility are the clearest steps toward a manager-level role.
Can you get a paid media manager job with little experience?
It is possible to break into a paid media manager role with limited formal experience if you can show demonstrated results, even from freelance clients, personal projects, or small business accounts. Employers care about whether you can read auction dynamics, diagnose underperforming campaigns, and move spend efficiently, not just whether you held the title before.
What does the paid media manager interview process look like?
Most interviews start with a recruiter screen focused on channel background and budget experience, followed by a hiring manager conversation about strategy and past results. A technical or case-study round where you audit a sample account, propose optimizations, or build a media plan is common at mid-size and larger companies before a final culture or leadership interview.
Where can I find and apply to paid media manager jobs?
You can find and apply to paid media manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your channel experience and budget background, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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