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Senior Performance Media Strategist

True Media Company

Kansas City, MO
Full Time
Senior
10 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Senior Performance Media Strategist will play a critical role in leading and evolving our paid social practice while also supporting paid search and broader digital media campaigns. This role focuses on driving growth across platforms such as Meta (Facebook & Instagram), TikTok, LinkedIn, Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and additional vendor platforms. The individual will develop innovative media strategies, analyze performance data, and deliver optimizations that exceed client objectives. They will work independently to build comprehensive campaign strategies, forecasts, and recommendations, and act as a mentor and thought leader within the team, helping to train and elevate junior strategists and strengthen paid social capabilities across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategy, execution, and optimization of paid social campaigns across platforms such as Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, and emerging channels, with secondary support for paid search initiatives.
  • Develop advanced audience targeting, segmentation, and creative testing strategies to maximize impact in social environments.
  • Leverage platform data and cross-channel insights to proactively recommend optimizations that go beyond the initial campaign scope.
  • Conduct competitive analysis, social trend forecasting, and platform research to identify new opportunities for growth.
  • Implement and refine A/B and multivariate testing for ad creatives, audience mixes, landing pages, and bidding strategies.
  • Continuously monitor and adjust campaigns to improve performance against key KPIs (CTR, ROAS, CPA, CVR, engagement, etc.).
  • Analyze campaign performance, budget pacing, and audience insights using tools like Google Analytics and Looker Studio.
  • Adjust bids, budgets, and targeting to maximize efficiency.
  • Troubleshoot conversion tracking discrepancies and ensure accurate measurement.
  • Stay ahead of platform updates and industry trends to ensure best-in-class execution.
  • Regularly audit accounts to identify efficiency opportunities and strategic growth areas.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of media strategies.
  • Provide data-backed recommendations and develop client-facing reports and presentations.
  • Serve as a mentor and resource for junior team members, guiding them on best practices.
  • Lead training sessions and produce thought leadership content for internal and external audiences.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, platform updates, and emerging technologies, sharing insights with teams and clients.

Requirements

  • 3-6 years of experience in performance marketing, with a strong focus on paid social strategy and execution.
  • Working knowledge of paid search is also expected.
  • Advanced expertise in Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and other emerging social platforms.
  • Proficiency in Google Ads and Microsoft Ads.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale paid social budgets and multi-platform campaigns that drive measurable business outcomes.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Google Tag Manager, social listening tools, SEMRush, and Google Marketing Platform.
  • Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience using Google Analytics, Looker Studio, and native platform reporting.
  • Ability to translate complex social campaign data into clear, actionable insights and client-ready narratives.
  • Proven experience presenting strategy, performance, and recommendations to clients and senior stakeholders.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams and clients.

Nice to Have

  • Meta Blueprint certification.
  • Google Ads certification.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred or relevant experience in advertising, marketing, communications, or a related field.

Benefits & Perks

  • The chance to be a part of a growing company and the next success story.
  • Opportunities for career development.
  • Recognition programs.
  • Employee referral bonus.
  • Hybrid work options; 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.
  • Fun and collaborative work environment.
  • Casual dress code.
  • Insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability).
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer 3% match.
  • Work/life benefits, including mental health and wellbeing support.
  • Robust Paid Time Off program, increasing with years of employment.
  • Paid holidays, including agency closing Christmas Eve through New Year's Day.
  • Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, plus voluntary paid leave bank.

Working at True Media Company

The company offers a fun and collaborative work environment with a casual dress code, emphasizing career development, recognition, and employee wellbeing through various benefits and support programs.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 28, 2025
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceSenior

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About True Media Company

Website

truemediaservices.com

Location

Kansas City, MO

Industry

Media Buying Agencies

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