Digital Media Associate

Evanston, IL (Hybrid) Pay rate hourly range of $22–$26/hr (W2 + benefits) Contract (3 months to start, potential contract-to-hire) Our client is looking for a Digital Media Associate to support the execution, optimization, and reporting of digital advertising campaigns across multiple product lines. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career to gain hands‑on experience with leading platforms like Google Ads, Google Analytics, and Microsoft Advertising , while working within a collaborative digital media team. What You’ll Do Execute, optimize, and report on digital advertising campaigns across paid search, display, video, and OTT Monitor and improve campaign KPIs, proactively identifying issues and recommending solutions Support keyword and performance optimizations to drive results Manage creative assets and ensure campaigns align with requirements Pull, analyze, and interpret reports from internal dashboards and third‑party platforms Conduct account audits and identify trends across campaigns and product lines Track competitive insights and market trends Maintain campaign updates, including monthly incentives Follow established workflows, SOPs, and ticketing processes Complete training in Google Ads, Google Analytics, and Microsoft Advertising Support ad hoc team requests as needed What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, or a related field Foundational knowledge of digital advertising (Paid Search, Display, Video) Familiarity with platforms such as Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Nice to Have Google Ads and/or Google Analytics certifications Experience with project management or ticketing systems (Jira a plus) Additional Details Hybrid schedule based out of Evanston HQ (must be able to commute) Initial 3-month contract with strong potential to extend or convert based on performance and business needs This is entry level up to roughly a year of experience or so. Brand new college graduates with at least 2 or 3 internships can apply! Full‑time employees are also eligible for benefits options such as health coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401k benefits. At Advanced Group, our commitment to diversity and inclusion in every part of our organization is crucial to fulfilling our mission and demonstrating our REAL values. Advanced Group is committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or sexual preference, pregnancy or maternity, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Advanced Group complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Catena Solutions