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Associate Director, SEM

AtlantaFull-time$75k–$180k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead and own day-to-day Paid Search operations, providing strategic direction and leadership for digital communication plans.

Role type

Associate Director, Paid Search

Builds

Effective and advanced communication plans for client accounts

Domain

Digital marketing, Paid Search

Required skills

Paid Search management, Team leadership, Client relationship management, Strategic planning, Budget and accounting oversight, Performance analysis

Preferred skills

Experience with Analytical Tools, Search Engine Desktop Tools, Training and developing junior team members

Technologies

Google Analytics, Web trends, Omniture, Google AdWords Editor, Bing Ads Editor

Responsibilities

Manage search team workflow and oversight of search recommendations, execution details, budgets/accounting and performance; Develop positive relationships with the search community, vendors and Directors; Interface and present to senior clients; Train, motivate and develop Search Managers, Senior Associates and Associates; Develop and write up standard methodologies for improving operational efficiencies; Keep senior management apprised of key client opportunities, potential risks and other key nuances

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team management