Paid Media Strategist - Paid Search and Social

<strong>Description<br><br></strong><strong>Paid Media Strategist - Paid Search and Social<br><br></strong>Helium is hiring a Paid Media Strategist to own strategy and execution across paid search and paid social for a portfolio of accounts, including some of our most complex, multi-line businesses. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports - reporting to our Paid Media Team Lead.<br><br><strong>What You'll Do<br><br></strong><ul><li>Own strategy and execution for a portfolio of accounts spanning paid search and paid social, including complex, multi-line businesses (e.g., wholesale/B2B-style catalogs)</li><li>Run both Google and Meta as core strengths — capable of owning each independently, not just supporting one</li><li>Apply AI tools for bidding, optimization, and creative testing, and keep learning as they evolve</li><li>Lead client meetings as the strategic voice in the room — this isn't a background-execution role</li><li>Flag account risk early and partner with the Team Lead on QBRs<br><br></li></ul><strong>What You Bring<br><br></strong><ul><li>Deep, current expertise in both Google and Meta — this is the anchor requirement</li><li>3+ years hands-on paid media experience — enough to have a real foundation across search and social, not just general exposure</li><li>Genuine client-facing polish: confident, capable of running client meetings solo, comfortable being the expert in the room</li><li>Ability to learn fast and perform in front of clients immediately — this role doesn't have a long ramp before client exposure starts</li><li>Currently and actively hands-on in the platforms today — not someone who's moved into oversight and lost the day-to-day edge</li><li>AI fluency in bidding/optimization/creative testing is a strong plus; if you're not there yet, genuine eagerness and speed to learn is the minimum bar</li><li>Agency experience strongly preferred</li><li>E-commerce background is a plus, but not a requirement — this role is defined by platform depth, not vertical<br><br></li></ul><strong>The Perfect Fit Will Embody Our Core Values<br><br></strong><ul><li>Extraordinary Service</li><li>Responsive Communication</li><li>Proactive Problem Solving</li><li>Under-promise and Over-deliver</li><li>Achieve the North Star<br><br></li></ul>You recognize that personal and professional growth is a continuous process. You approach every task with dedication and intensity, always striving to be more efficient. You face challenges head-on, taking ownership, asking for help, and prioritizing the team's success.<br><br><strong>Why Helium SEO?<br><br></strong><ul><li>Salary range for this role is $70,000-$75,000</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package (up to 90% coverage for health, dental, vision, life)</li><li>Simple IRA with employer match</li><li>Unlimited paid time off after 90 days</li><li>Pet-friendly office for those in Cincinnati. Those not in the area will join our fully remote team.<br><br></li></ul>Ready to take the next step in your digital marketing career? Join our tight-knit team and make a real impact for our clients. Apply today!

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