The Role: Paid Media Associate
The Gist: If you are looking for a team instead of a holding company and you dream about the perfect blend of collaboration and autonomy, keep reading. Johnson Group is a place where every person is truly a part of building what the future of the agency looks like. Everyone is empowered to Dig for Big. This means we are looking for big skills, big outside-the-box thinking, and big passion.
The Facts: Johnson Group helps brands slay the giants that stand in the way of their success by blending fresh ideas with proprietary direct response tools to forge deeper brand connections and more profitable conversions. We provide full-funnel marketing and advertising from brand positioning, research, data science and full-stack development to video/photo content, and strategy and creative.
The Summary: The ideal candidate should have experience with paid media campaigns on Google, Meta, TikTok, and/or LinkedIn, with additional channels being a plus. This entry-level role requires attention to detail, multitasking skills, and strong communication. The Associate will support multi-media campaigns under the guidance of Paid Media Managers and Senior Media Managers. Preferred experience includes 1–2 years of work or internship experience.
The Responsibilities:
Media Platform Support:
- Search: Implement and manage paid search campaigns; experience with Google Ads Manager is highly preferred.
- Social: Implement and manage paid Meta campaigns; experience with Meta Ads Manager is highly preferred.
- TikTok & LinkedIn: Experience with TikTok Ads Manager and LinkedIn Ads Manager is a plus.
Campaign Management Support:
- Set up and manage paid digital media campaigns (search and social)
- Collaborate with Media Managers on campaign execution and client objectives
- Monitor budget pacing and allocation
- Identify and flag pacing or performance issues
- Manage billing processes and documentation
- Assist in reporting and performance analysis
- Gather data for planners and buyers, including competitive spend reports and IO accuracy checks
Qualifications:
- Education: College degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or Business.
- Skills: Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
- Experience: Exposure to media work, especially search, social, or digital channels.
- Software Proficiency: Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, Drive) and familiarity with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Attitude: Proactive, team-oriented with a willingness to learn and grow.
The Benefits:
- Work Environment: Flexible remote work with optional hybrid setup in a downtown office (with paid parking)
- Insurance: 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision for employee and two family members
- Retirement: 401k with company match
- Time Off: PTO, sick days, and paid holidays
- Wellness & Development: Wellness stipend and professional development opportunities
- Social Events: Company-wide events like annual lake day and team retreats
- Perks: Summer Fridays