Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

We’re hiring a Senior Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Consultant to join our Fortune 500 financial services client’s in-house Paid Media team in New York City. This is a 12+ month opportunity with potential for conversion to full-time and includes some hybrid flexibility.

In this highly visible role, you’ll act as a key contributor within the client’s internal media agency. You'll collaborate with both internal stakeholders across Travel Lines of Business and the client’s external media agency to execute integrated marketing strategies across Programmatic, Paid Media, and Paid Social. Your expertise in SEM will help shape meaningful, data-driven campaigns that elevate brand performance and ROI.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage large-scale Search Engine Marketing (SEM) campaigns from concept through reporting.

• Oversee multi-million dollar campaign budgets, including accurate forecasting and budget reconciliation.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal business units, engaging in consultative discussions around SEM strategies.

• Identify challenges and develop actionable solutions to enhance SEM program performance.

• Design and implement robust testing strategies and leverage results to optimize campaign effectiveness.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Search Engine Marketing.

• Experience on either an agency or in-house search team, managing acquisition-driven SEM campaigns at scale.

• Proven success executing SEM campaigns in the financial sector, e-commerce, or other highly regulated industries.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.

• Proficiency in Google Ads and Microsoft Ads; experience with Amazon, Facebook, or Pinterest is a plus.

• Familiarity with third-party SEM tools such as SA360, Adobe, or Marin.

• Google Ads Certification preferred.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Experience managing SEM budgets of $10 million or more.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) Program

• Commuter Benefit

• eLearning

• Education Reimbursement

• Ongoing Training & Development
  *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the assignment must be at least 10 weeks in duration.

If you're a strategic SEM expert looking for your next big opportunity, we want to hear from you.
Apply today, and our recruitment team will be in touch to guide you through the interview process and advocate on your behalf.

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About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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