Senior Paid Media Strategist managing paid media strategy and execution for OU Education Services. Driving measurable results through expert channel strategy and performance optimization in a hybrid environment.
Responsibilities
Own paid media strategy, performance oversight, and KPI management across Meta, Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and LinkedIn Ads
Serve as the primary point of contact for paid media agencies, while retaining ultimate ownership on strategy, priorities, and outcomes
Assess campaign performance against defined KPIs such as CPL, conversion rate, and lead quality, and drive corrective action when needed
Set channel level strategy, audience approach, creative testing frameworks, and bidding direction across platforms
Translate performance data into clear, actionable insights, decisions, and next steps for internal stakeholders
Partner with internal creative, analytics, and web teams to improve messaging, landing pages, and conversion paths
Lead paid media planning, forecasting, and budget allocation across channels in alignment with demand and enrollment goals
Stay current on platform changes, best practices, and industry trends, and apply these insights to improve performance
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field, or equivalent applicable experience
5+ years of demonstrated success managing campaigns directly within platforms across paid social and paid search, with deep expertise in Meta and Google Ads
Deep understanding of how paid media performance drives business outcomes, including lead quality, applications, and starts
Demonstrated ability to set ambitious goals, evaluate results rigorously, and drive continuous performance improvement
Strong communicator who can clearly articulate priorities, make decisions, and align internal teams and external partners around performance outcomes
You’ll be especially successful in this role if you have experience with:
Demonstrated experience managing paid media for higher education institutions across multiple programs or portfolios
Performance reporting and analysis using GA4, Looker Studio, Power BI, or similar tools
Supporting offline conversion tracking, enhanced conversions, or CRM-integrated measurement
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
401(k)
Wellness reimbursement
Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Hybrid work environment promoting work-life balance.
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