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 Campaign Manager for a hybrid opportunity in Chicago, IL. This is a 3-month contract role with the potential for extension, requiring onsite work one day per week and remote work the remaining four days.

Join our client’s dynamic team as a Campaign Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and executing innovative advertising solutions. In this role, you’ll leverage your expertise in digital campaign management to plan, deliver, and optimize omni-channel ad campaigns that drive brand success and conversion. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and clients to develop and execute strategies that produce measurable results.

Onward Search provides weekly paychecks on a W2 basis and benefits for 40-hour work weeks throughout the contract.

There is no application deadline for this role.

Campaign Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of both managed and self-service campaigns, serving as a consultative expert.

• Act as a subject matter expert in media planning, audience strategy, and platform activation, providing key insights and guidance.

• Engage with clients and agency partners, offering expertise on media tactics, audience strategy, and campaign stewardship.

• Demonstrate proficiency across various media types, including Paid Search, Programmatic Display, Social Media, and more.

• Collaborate with Sales and Account Management to develop strategic, data-driven media proposals that align with client objectives.

• Communicate campaign performance metrics and insights, leading regular discussions with stakeholders to optimize outcomes.

• Identify and pursue incremental revenue opportunities in partnership with Sales, leveraging campaign performance and seasonal trends.

• Partner with Media Insights to generate valuable campaign measurement and insights.

Campaign Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Advertising, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in bid management, campaign management/optimization, or digital media operations.

• Proficient understanding of digital media metrics and the ability to analyze data to inform optimizations.

• Strong client-facing skills with a proactive approach to identifying risks and developing solutions.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a knack for advising on media best practices.

• Strong project management abilities, capable of working under pressure and managing changing priorities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with experience in systems like Salesforce and Tableau.

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.

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.

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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