Paid Media Specialist Jobs

Paid Media Specialist jobs are open across e-commerce, SaaS, healthcare, retail, and agencies, from entry-level coordinators to senior and lead roles, 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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Overview

Open roles11+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerBentley Systems
Top cityAtlanta, GA
Work type82% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Flow Automotive Companies
Senior Paid Media Specialist
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Flow Automotive Companies
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Senior Paid Media Specialist
Flow Automotive Companies
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Marketing
Content & Communications
Growth Marketing
Performance Marketing
On-Site
Bachelor's
51-200

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MGM Resorts International
Paid Media Specialist
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MGM Resorts International
Added 5d ago
Paid Media Specialist
MGM Resorts International
Las Vegas, Nevada
Marketing
Project & Program Management
Growth Marketing
Performance Marketing
Project Management
$27 - $30/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Informa Markets Investments
Paid Media Specialist
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Informa Markets Investments
Added 1mo ago
Paid Media Specialist
Informa Markets Investments
New York, New York
Marketing
Content & Communications
Growth Marketing
Performance Marketing
$60k - $80k/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Robert Half
Paid Media Specialist
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Robert Half
Added 1mo ago
Paid Media Specialist
Robert Half
Franklin, Massachusetts
Marketing
Content & Communications
Growth Marketing
Performance Marketing
Content Marketing
$80k - $115k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Lytx, Inc.
Senior Paid Media Specialist
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Lytx, Inc.
Added 1mo ago
Senior Paid Media Specialist
Lytx, Inc.
San Diego, California
Marketing
Content & Communications
Brand & Social Media
Growth Marketing
Content Marketing
Social Media Management
Performance Marketing
On-Site
Associate's

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Paid Media Specialist Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Bentley Systems
    Bentley Systems1
  • Brio Water Technology
    Brio Water Technology1
  • Flow Automotive Companies
    Flow Automotive Companies1
  • Genexus International
    Genexus International1
  • Informa Markets Investments
    Informa Markets Investments1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software3
  • Automotive1
  • Chemicals & Materials1
  • Consulting & Professional Services1
  • Consumer Goods1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in paid media specialist jobs.

  • Hands-on experience managing Google Ads and Meta Ads campaigns at meaningful budget scale
  • Proficiency with analytics and attribution tools such as Google Analytics and similar platforms
  • Google Ads or Meta Blueprint certification preferred or required
  • Experience with A/B testing ad creative, audiences, and bidding strategies
  • Ability to build and present performance reports to internal stakeholders or clients
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field

Tips for Your Paid Media Specialist Job Search

Quantify campaign results on your resume

Recruiters for paid media roles want to see ROAS, CPA, and CTR improvements, not just platforms you used. Replace vague responsibilities with specific outcomes tied to budget scale, even if the numbers are modest.

List certifications prominently above experience

Google Ads, Meta Blueprint, and Microsoft Advertising certifications are filtering criteria for many paid media job listings. Put them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so hiring managers see them before reading your history.

Target listings by ad channel specialty

Search by the channel you know best, such as paid social or programmatic, rather than only the general title. Many listings use channel-specific language and filtering by it surfaces roles where your deepest skills are the exact requirement.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists paid media specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a budget-to-outcome case study

Interviewers routinely ask how you managed spend and what you did when performance dropped. Walk in with one clear example: the budget you controlled, the problem you diagnosed, the change you made, and the result you measured.

Negotiate using channel-specific market data

Compensation for paid media specialists varies by channel expertise and certification level. Before negotiating, research typical ranges for your specialty using BLS occupational data and compare against the scope of the role you were offered.

Paid Media Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most paid media specialists?

The companies hiring the most paid media specialists right now include Bentley Systems, Brio Water Technology, and Flow Automotive Companies, with the largest share of openings in California, Georgia, and South Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Agency roles and in-house e-commerce and SaaS positions make up the largest share of current demand.

How many paid media specialist jobs are remote?

About 18% of paid media specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting strong employer comfort with distributed paid media work. Roles focused on paid search and paid social tend to be the most remote-friendly, while programmatic and agency client-service positions are more likely to require some on-site presence.

How do you become a paid media specialist?

Start by building hands-on experience with Google Ads and Meta Ads through personal projects, freelance work, or entry-level marketing roles. Earn platform certifications to validate your skills. Learn to read performance data in an analytics tool, then practice connecting campaign decisions to measurable outcomes before applying to specialist roles.

Can you get hired as a paid media specialist without much experience?

Yes, entry-level paid media roles exist, and employers often care more about demonstrated platform knowledge than years on a resume. Running a small-budget Google Ads or Meta campaign for a local business, a student organization, or your own project gives you real results to reference. Certifications and a brief case study go further than a degree alone.

What does the paid media specialist interview process look like?

Most hiring processes include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager interview focused on past campaign work, and a practical exercise where you analyze performance data or build a mock campaign plan. Final rounds often involve presenting your exercise to the team or meeting cross-functional stakeholders like creative or analytics leads.

Where can I find and apply to paid media specialist jobs?

You can find and apply to paid media specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your channel expertise and seniority level, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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