Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Account Manager

Overview Job Title: Search Engine Marketing Account ManagerDepartment: DigitalReporting To: SEM Product ManagerEmployment Type: Full-TimeLocation(s): Any of Audacy's 48 marketsWork Arrangement: RemotePay Transparency:The anticipated starting salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $55,000.00/Yr. - $65,000/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.Overview:The Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Account Manager, reporting to the SEM Product Manager, will be responsible for working on client SEM accounts as part of Audacy’s centralized revenue operations Search team. This individual will be expected to build, monitor and analyze clients' digital PPC advertising campaigns on a regular basis as well as serve as the primary contact with the sales team and vendors.As needed, this individual is expected to provide strategic recommendations to ensure campaign success. This individual will be provided day to day oversight and support from the Team Lead, Search Engine Marketing. This role is open to remote work in any of Audacy's 48 markets. Responsibilities What You'll Do:Utilize tools to provide accurate budget estimates of campaign potential to sales team as they approach clients to pitch our SEM productsDesign and implement keywords, text ads and account structure to maximize client performanceOptimize account performance based on industry standards and best practices and exceed client objectivesPerform budget adjustments to accurately spend the client’s budget throughout a particular month and throughout its full lifespanServe the key stakeholder to analyze account performance to deliver in full and clearly communicate to sales any upsell potential Qualifications Required & Preferred:BS/BA degree or relevant experiencePaid search or digital media advertising experience preferredExperience with keyword research tools and ability to use these tools to setup/expand SEM campaignsWorking knowledge of Google Ads, Bing Ads, or other PPC platforms Proficient in Microsoft office suite and Google WorkspaceAbility to work cross-functionally with sales and account teams and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing prioritiesExceptional analytical, verbal, and written communication skillsGoogle Ads certified - Google Shopping experience is a plus Experience with Wide Orbit, TapClicks or other digital order entry and workflow platforms is a plus#LI-Remote#LI-CM3 Important Notes: Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding. About Us Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month.We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram. EEO Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.Job SummaryID: 2026-8342Category: Campaign Management / Client ServicesType: Full Time Employee