Senior Associate, Digital Activation (Paid Search)
Interpublic Group
- Location
- New York, New York, United States of America
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Salary
- $40k – $75k/yr
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
About this role
Agency: Omd Job Function: Media Job Subfunction: Performance Media Job Description: About OMD We are OMD, Cannes Lions 2024 Media Network of the Year, RECMA's Best-Performing Media Network Globally, and COMvergence's #1 Global Agency Network. As the world’s largest media network, with more than 12,000 people working in over 100 countries, we excel at making better decisions, faster. By combining innovation, creativity, empathy, and evidence, we help clients move faster, reach further, and take smarter risks in a world full of opportunities. We pride ourselves on being a people-obsessed, outcomes-focused business that applies evidence and data-based solutions, married with the practice of empathy, to drive performance and growth. When working with our clients, we put ourselves in the shoes of the consumer in order to see the world through their eyes. We focus on finding greater empathy with the consumer so as to uncover insights and opportunities that deliver more valued and valuable connections.
The Role
As a Senior Associate, Digital Activation - Paid Search, you will play a key role as a day-to-day support for development and execution of digital media plans. Ensuring that pacing, performance and the Digital Activation Process is activated correctly across the area of responsibility is the primary focus of this job. To be successful in this role, be ready to “roll up your sleeves” to get the job done. Our ideal candidate will learn to work across several media channels and has a curiosity about emerging media platforms.
Responsibilities
Manage paid search campaigns: Oversee the implementation of day-to-day activities and provide updates to the team Billing: Support the team in monthly billing and reconciliation process and protocols Conduct analysis: Analyze search query data to identify optimization opportunities and make recommendations. Monitor performance: Track account performance, identify trends, and make necessary adjustments. Create assets: Lead the creation of paid search keyword and ad copy creation Support team members: Train and mentor junior team members and provide guidance and support as needed. Contribute to reporting: Assist in the creation and analysis of performance reports. Quality Assurance: Act as a quality assurance check for the account and excel workbooks Qualifications: Relevant post-secondary education, training, or equivalent experience Minimum 2+ year relevant paid search management experience Hand on keyboard experience with Google Ads, Microsoft Ads Hand on keyboard experience with any bid management platform like Marin, SA360 or SKAI Proficient in Microsoft office software, most importantly excel Familiarity with AI buying agents such as Google/Bing Performance Max & Scripts Ability to quickly learn and apply new software and tools Strong analytical skills and ability to think critically, passion for A/B testing A results-driven professional with a passion for learning and a desire to success in a fast-paced agency setting Actively seeks out opportunities to learn and develop new skills Enjoys working in a team environment and contributes to a positive team dynamic Strong communication and organization skills Preferred Certifications: Google Ads Search Certification Microsoft Ads Certification Google Search Ads 360 Certification AI Powered Shopping Ads Certification AI Powered Performance Ads 

 $40,000-$75,000 Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance. Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We