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Senior Analyst, Search - SEM

Chicago, IllinoisFull-time$61k2026-09-22 → 2026-10-22

Core

Day-to-day steward of search media for assigned brands, responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and innovating search campaigns to deliver against client objectives.

Role type

Senior Search Analyst (Paid Search/SEM)

Builds

Search campaigns, ad groups, ad copy, and trafficking plans for client brands

Domain

Digital Marketing / Paid Search

Required skills

Keyword research and analysis, Ad copy and extension development, Campaign trafficking, Budget and bid management, Performance monitoring and optimization, Data visualization, Metric calculation (CPC, CPA, CTR, SOV), Billing and invoice tracking

Preferred skills

Experience with Google, Bing, Oath platforms, PPC and digital display advertising, Traditional media elements, Microsoft Excel (intermediate-to-advanced)

Technologies

Google Ads, Bing Ads, Oath, Prisma, Benchtools, Google Trends, Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze keyword research for new campaigns; Group keywords into ad groups and develop ad copy; Present recommendations and apply client feedback; Traffic approved plans into search engines; Monitor budgets, pacing, and bid adjustments; Implement optimizations and testing plans; Analyze data for reporting and strategic insights; Participate in client status calls; Maintain monthly billing cycles and resolve discrepancies.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC