Paid Media - Open application at Dept

Please note, this is a talent pool position, not a live role. If you would like to be considered for any future Paid Media positions at DEPT®, please submit an application and we will be in touch when a suitable opportunity arises. WHY DEPT®? We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. THE ROLE: As a Paid Media specialist, you are responsible for paid search/social performance along with client management and delegation of production resources. You will serve as a supporting point of contact for your assigned clients by answering client emails and leading weekly calls sections. Managers also design and execute paid search & social channel strategy, work with vendor reps and senior team members to hone the strategies they present to clients, and manage all paid media projects on the accounts they own. WHAT YOU’LL DO: • Maintain an advanced understanding of primary paid media channels and how they fit within the funnel – to include Google Search, Microsoft Search, Meta (Facebook & Instagram), YouTube, Google Display Network, TikTok, Snapchat, Pinterest, LinkedIn, UAC. • Drive account strategy geared towards achieving or exceeding client efficiency and growth goals. • Develop and execute the appropriate account management monitoring and optimization techniques to drive performance toward client targets and budgets. • Quantify and prioritize initiatives that will have the greatest impact on account performance. • Drive the creation of client roadmaps, testing plans, reports/dashboards, and QBRs/FBRs to meet client needs. • Manage the performance of a designated client portfolio to client performance goals and practice good stewardship of client budgets. • Write, review and ensure that agendas meet client needs for status calls and adhere to all important and upcoming management updates. • Effectively lead client calls, speaking to completed projects, performance, and planned initiatives/long-term optimization strategy. • Ensure all account management efforts go through a QA process and are executed/delivered error-free. • Own the relationship between DEPT and dedicated platform reps (i.e. Google, Meta, LinkedIn, etc.). Work with reps to identify and vet new opportunities while maintaining platform best practices, etc. WHAT YOU BRING: We’re open to see all different levels of experience. • Hands-on experience in paid media platforms (specifically Google Ads and Meta Ads Manager). • Paid search & social experience (developing Google Ads & Meta proficiency is a must) and be comfortable with topics such as budgeting, bidding, optimization settings, targeting, and testing methodology • A proven track record of managing and scaling performance-driven campaigns for B2C or B2B brands. • Strategic Thinking: You don't just report on what happened; you can explain why it happened and what we should do next. You make plans and decisions that latter up to client business goals. • Technical Proficiency: Understanding of paid media and analytic platform attribution (e.g., GA4, Google Tag Manager) • Communication Skills: The ability to lead client meetings with confidence and turn complex data into a clear, persuasive narrative. The ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written form. • Relentless Curiosity: A drive to stay ahead of industry trends, from AI-driven bidding to privacy-first tracking solutions. • Team-First Attitude: You thrive in a "better together" environment and enjoy helping junior team members grow. TAKE INTO ACCOUNT: • You will have to communicate with your team members abroad, therefore fluency in English and excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are a must for this role. WHAT DO WE OFFER? • We enjoy spending time together, working closely with other local colleagues, and getting to know one another. Our Buenos Aires offices (Villa Crespo or Mar del Plata) are fully equipped with refreshments and great common spaces! • Premium healthcare through OSDE for the employee and their immediate family members • Mendel prepaid card with a monthly allowance for grocery purchases • Monthly reimbursements for Wi-Fi/electricity expenses • Monthly reimbursements for training/English classes • 100% covered “Plan Total” membership at Sportclub • Access to a our benefits platform through Bonda • A flexible vacation policy WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU: DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step. DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place. DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI. Learn more about DEPT® DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.