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Keen is hiring a Paid Media Manager (20 hours per week)

About the Role

Keen is looking for a fractional Paid Media Manager (20 hours per week) to lead and scale paid acquisition for our fast-growing US e-commerce brand. You will be responsible for managing performance campaigns across multiple channels with a focus on creative testing and channel expansion.

What You'll Do

  • Own strategy and execution across Meta Ads, Google Ads (YouTube Demand Gen), Amazon PPC, and TikTok Ads
  • Monitor and report on weekly performance, aligned to MER and ROAS goals
  • Lead testing strategies with clear hypotheses, execution plans, and post-test insights
  • Collaborate with creative and UGC partners to brief, request, and iterate on campaign content
  • Analyze creative performance and prioritize asset needs
  • Maintain clean, high-performing ad accounts — regularly pausing underperformers and reallocating spend
  • Deliver actionable performance insights and recommend next steps for scaling
  • Align paid spend with broader marketing and finance guardrails
  • Scale underutilized channels while keeping Meta in a steady, efficient state
  • Support paid media hiring assessments and candidate evaluations as needed
  • Stay updated on platform changes and best practices through ongoing research

What We're Looking For

  • 3–5+ years of hands-on paid media buying experience, specifically in DTC e-commerce
  • Proven success scaling YouTube Demand Gen campaigns using video
  • Strong command of Meta, Google, Amazon, and TikTok Ads
  • Clear understanding of attribution, MER, ROAS, and performance analytics
  • Analytical and proactive — always thinking in test cycles and iteration
  • Ability to work independently and make data-backed decisions quickly
  • Strong communication skills — able to summarize findings clearly and persuasively

Nice to Have

  • Experience in fast-paced or early-stage brand environments

Technical Stack

  • Meta Ads
  • Google Ads, YouTube Demand Gen
  • Amazon PPC
  • TikTok Ads

Team & Environment

You will collaborate with creative and UGC partners and join a motivated, collaborative marketing team.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Flexible, remote work with a focus on autonomy and impact
  • Work with a high-growth e-commerce brand and a world-class marketing team
  • Access to performance data, ownership of key channels, and room to scale budgets
  • Join a smart, motivated, and collaborative global team that values results over fluff

Work Mode

This is a global, remote position.

Required Skills
Meta AdsGoogle AdsYouTube Demand GenAmazon PPCTikTok AdsPaid Media StrategyCampaign ManagementPerformance AnalysisROI OptimizationBudget ManagementCross-functional CollaborationMarketing Analytics
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Keen

Delivers services by embedding into clients' businesses. Crafts bold, high-performance digital experiences for global brands across digital marketing, creative, and customer experience. Helps exciting U.S. and international brands scale smarter by embedding expert teams.

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Posted 9 months ago