Senior Paid Media Strategist (Chicago)

Job Description : Senior Paid Media Strategist

Were looking for a Senior Paid Media Strategist to join our dynamic Media team and bring thoughtful strategy and hands-on expertise across paid social and paid search, with a strong working knowledge of the broader digital and traditional media mix. Youll have the chance to drive measurable growth for high-profile clients, work across departments, and shape media plans that truly make an impact. You will have the opportunity to work on various clients.

Youll split your time between strategic planning and hands-on execution, collaborating with media leadership and cross-functional teammates to deliver performance marketing campaigns that exceed client goals.

Responsibilities :

• Develop cross-channel paid media strategies that align with business objectives
• Build and manage advanced paid social campaigns (Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, Pinterest, Snapchat)
• Oversee paid search and programmatic campaign execution (hands-on experience in Google / Bing is a plus!)
• Analyze performance data and deliver insights, optimizations, and recommendations
• Traffic creative assets to self-service platforms and media partners
• Nurture relationships with key platforms and vendors; negotiate ad buys
• Partner with Client Leadership, Strategy, and Creative teams for integrated planning
• Present to clients, both virtually and in-person
• Stay current on trends in paid media, ad tech, and marketing strategy

Qualifications :

Were looking for someone whos curious, confident, and detail-oriented, with strong paid social chops and a strategic mindset.

Benefits : At SCC, we believe in taking care of our team, and that includes providing a range of benefits designed to enhance your life both personally and professionally. As an SCCer, you'll enjoy :