Senior Paid Search Specialist

Full Funnel Growth

. Own strategy and execution for three to five portfolio accounts with monthly spend ranging from $1K to $40K across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads .

Posted 11/3/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing paid search campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, with a strong focus on Smart Bidding strategies and performance analysis. Proficient in using Python for automation and data reconciliation, alongside effective client communication and analytical writing skills.

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Google Ads ManagementSmart Bidding FluencyPython ScriptingGA4 ProficiencyClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Google AdsMicrosoft AdsSmart BiddingPerformance MaxGAQL QueriesJSON ParsingAd Copy ManagementFeed AuditsSearch Term MiningCross-Source Reconciliation

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationAnalytical WritingClient Communication

Tools & Technologies

Triple WhaleClaude CodeCursorTerminal WorkflowsMeta APIs

Certifications & Qualifications

Google Ads Certification

Industry Keywords

Lead GenerationECommercePerformance Max Channel ShiftsDemand Gen TestsBudget Unlocks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own strategy and execution for three to five portfolio accounts with monthly spend ranging from $1K to $40K across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads
Produce weekly per-account performance write-ups in .docx format and monthly client-ready summaries
Conduct ad-hoc deep dives when campaigns break or opportunities arise
Communicate directly with clients through written updates, review calls, and occasional strategy presentations to senior stakeholders
Manage account structure, Smart Bidding strategy and target calibration, Performance Max asset groups and signal feeding, search term mining, negative list management, ad copy, feed audits, and landing page feedback
Reconcile discrepancies between Triple Whale and GA4 and defend a working figure in reports
Surface opportunities such as branded budget unlocks, Performance Max channel shifts, Demand Gen tests, and geo or bidding migrations
Use Claude Code, Python scripts, Google Ads, Meta, and Triple Whale APIs, JSON parsing, GAQL queries, and terminal workflows to build and ship work

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years managing paid search at an agency
At least one role owning client relationships independently
Strong command of Google Ads (Search, Shopping, Performance Max, Demand Gen) and Microsoft Ads
Smart Bidding fluency
Demonstrated experience across both lead generation and eCommerce
Comfort with GA4, platform-reported conversions, cross-source reconciliation, and post-click pixel tools such as Triple Whale or Northbeam
Remote work track record with strong written communication
Ability to read or write Python that interfaces with the Google Ads API, parse JSON, run GAQL queries, and work in a terminal; experience pairing with Claude Code or Cursor to ship automations also counts
Daily workflow experience with Claude Code, Cursor, or a comparable agentic tool for shipping work
Ability to explain Smart Bidding and Performance Max signal weighting to CMOs
Current knowledge of Smart Bidding, Performance Max, AI-generated assets, and Demand Gen
Disciplined analytical writing with claims labeled as extracted, inferred, or assumed; exact numbers; missing data flagged rather than estimated
Google Ads certification is a nice-to-have, not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time contract engagement
Flexible weekly distribution of 20 to 30 hours/week
Paid two-week working trial on one account before full portfolio assignment