Associate, Paid Search (SEM)

Sosemo LLC is an award-winning media agency that specializes in strategic planning, media buying, and campaign execution across the digital landscape. Our team drives brand awareness through integrated strategies spanning search (SEM/SEO), AI, social media, display, and programmatic channels.  Our goal is to be at the forefront of AI as it continues to integrate with traditional search platforms, guiding brands to maintain visibility and optimize their performance. As AI becomes deeply integrated with traditional search platforms, our agency is focused on helping brands navigate this dynamic space to maintain visibility, optimize performance, and stay competitive. 

We are seeking a talented Paid Search Associate to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial-spirited, highly detail-oriented and have exceptional problem solving skills along with prior hands-on SEM experience. SEO and Media experience is a plus. 

Along with competitive compensation range: $35,500 – $55,500 (non-exempt, hourly equivalent) and benefits, we offer numerous opportunities to earn additional compensation through various programs including a yearly bonus. Other benefits include health insurance, life insurance 401K, vacation/sick days, and more.

Our office is located at 26 Broadway. In addition to working with a stellar team, our office has beautiful common areas, happy hours, free snacks and coffee. Currently, we offer a hybrid work schedule. Employees are encouraged to work from the office 2-3 days per week  Please note: our office is following all CDC and state guidelines.  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with keyword research, analysis/insights/recommendations

• Assist with planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of campaigns

• Assist with daily paid search campaign management

• Assist with developing and optimizing ads

• Manage paid media campaigns

• Leverage AI prompts and agents to automate business processes

• Provide feedback aimed at improving AI prompts and agents

• Collect analytics data and populate monthly/quarterly metrics reports

• Assist with demonstrating value against all initiatives by providing monthly/quarterly metrics reports

• Keep up on the latest trends related to AI, especially as it pertains to paid ads

• Contribute to developing AI workflow automations

• Ensure that the “Sosemo Approach” is followed by the team

• Work with Operations/Project Management to manage timelines and confirm that all work is delivered in a timely manner levering status reports, hours tracking and project management software

• Assist team members with various ad hoc requests including note-taking, defining next steps, scheduling meetings, etc., to ensure client satisfaction

• Research and keep up on industry trends

Skills & Experience

• 4-year college degree in marketing, advertising, management, psychology, computer science, or related field

• Minimum of one internship in a related industry

• Prior experience managing paid search campaigns

• Experience utilizing AI prompts and/or developing AI agents for business processes is a plus

• Demonstrated interests in digital marketing

• Passion for digital marketing and entrepreneurship

• Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills 

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously

• Must be able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment

• Must be highly detail-orientated

• Must have basic knowledge of web technologies 

• Must have working knowledge of social networking sites, search engines, and app stores

Note: This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Performs other duties (or functions) as assigned.

Sosemo is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.