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 Paid Media Specialist (Social, Search) for an on-site role in Culver City, California. This is a 12-month contract with the potential for extension.

You’ll join the Media team of a Fortune 500 entertainment client, where a strong commitment to professional development and open communication fosters a supportive and empowering work environment. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end management of programmatic campaigns, including setup, quality assurance, and optimization, while collaborating closely with performance pod teams, agency partners, and data teams.

Paid Media Specialist (Social, Search) Responsibilities:

• Oversee the delivery and trafficking of creative assets, ensuring accurate campaign setup and implementation across platforms.

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to establish seamless first-party data integration for campaign targeting.

• Monitor campaign performance, identify optimization opportunities, and implement changes in collaboration with the team.

• Maintain comprehensive campaign documentation for both pre-launch and post-campaign analysis.

Paid Media Specialist (Social, Search) Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience managing paid social campaigns across platforms like Meta (Facebook/Instagram), TikTok, Snapchat, and Google Search.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, Pivot Graphs, and Data Tables.

• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

• In-depth understanding of the digital media and marketing landscape, with a particular focus on addressable media.

• Proven track record in planning, managing, and optimizing paid social and programmatic campaigns across multiple performance platforms.

• Expertise in biddable media planning, strategy, and optimization techniques.

• Demonstrated experience with programmatically-bought paid social media advertising.

• Proficiency in using DoubleClick DSP or other third-party tracking solutions.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and tight deadlines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with competing priorities.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

There is no application deadline for this role.

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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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