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Analyst, Paid Search

Publicis Groupe

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Entry Level
49k-65k
8 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Analyst, Paid Search is responsible for monitoring and maintaining media campaign development and activation on search channels. This role requires proficiency in math, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, creativity, and an understanding of how consumers leverage search media in the decision path. The position is part of Publicis Collective, a company that values curiosity, openness, and drive, and aims to deliver exceptional outcomes through innovative marketing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Gather research necessary to build a new campaign
  • Assist the manager in gathering necessary data for plan development
  • Generate paperwork necessary for purchase authorization and ensure vendor counter signature is received
  • Primary party responsible for trafficking approved plan
  • Monitor and maintain campaign budgets, pacing, and bid adjustments
  • Active monitoring and management of performance and competitive landscape
  • Monitor and optimize paid search performance to meet business objectives
  • Develop and implement optimization recommendations and/or testing plans
  • Utilize bid management tools as well as Google, Bing, and Oath paid search platforms to build campaigns, implement optimizations, pull reporting, and QA campaigns
  • Pull and analyze data to inform campaign reporting and help to build insights
  • Maintain monthly billing and partner with client strategy and billing reconciliation team to reconcile discrepancies
  • Learn all relevant tools for reporting, analytics, and competitive analysis
  • Work closely with manager to establish priorities and manage workload
  • Ensure timely delivery of all work
  • Stay informed on search industry trends and new tools and ad formats
  • Complete training programs and requisite certifications
  • Foster strong relationships with internal teams and client groups

Requirements

  • 1+ years of experience in bid management, paid search, and/or paid social campaign development/management/optimization with the use of leading search platforms
  • Strong analytical thinking and mathematical skills and an ability to manage data
  • Understanding of Search PPC and digital display advertising
  • Resourceful, curious, and motivated individual with an ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate to advanced understanding of Excel

Nice to Have

  • Experience with bid management platforms, Tableau, Google Trends
  • Certifications related to paid search or digital advertising

Qualifications

  • Educational background not explicitly specified; experience in paid search and bid management is emphasized

Benefits & Perks

  • Medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave
  • Family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off
  • Participation in freelancer/temporary employee medical plan and 401(k) plan (for temporary roles)
  • Competitive salary range of $49,305 - $65,415 annually

Working at Publicis Groupe

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

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Job Details

Posted AtSep 19, 2025
Job CategoryPaid Search
Salary49k-65k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceEntry Level

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About Publicis Groupe

Website

publicisgroupe.com

Location

Chicago, IL

Industry

Advertising Agencies

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