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Senior Associate, SEO SEM

Chicago, Illinois; New York, New YorkFull-time$65k–$75k2026-09-10 → 2026-10-22

Core

Key support resource for the Search team, assisting with tactical outputs like keyword research, campaign setup, monitoring, and performance analysis for client online search campaigns.

Role type

Associate Search Media Specialist

Builds

Paid search (SEM) campaigns and search media execution

Domain

Digital Marketing / Search Engine Optimization

Required skills

Keyword research, Excel proficiency, Campaign setup, Performance reporting, Budget management, Bid adjustments, Metric calculations (CPC, CPA, CTR), Data analysis

Preferred skills

Digital marketing basics, SEO/SEM concepts, Agency procedures knowledge

Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite, Bid management platforms, Analytics platforms

Responsibilities

Research keywords and target audience, Assist with search keyword and content recommendations, Pull performance reports and provide insights, Execute campaign set-up including asset uploading and tagging, Monitor paid search performance daily, Adjust budgets and bids to hit KPIs, Communicate campaign adjustments based on trends

Seniority

Associate, entry-level support