Junior Performance Marketing Strategist

Junior Performance Marketing Strategist

PeopleConnect | People Search Division

Full-Time, Exempt

San Diego, CA

About People Search

People Search is a leading web development division within PeopleConnect, serving over one million customers nationwide. Our products consistently rank among the top 500 most visited websites in the U.S. and have been featured by Discovery Channel, Mashable, Vice, Entrepreneur, and Business Insider.

We build and scale products that connect, inform, and protect people. Our team is fast-moving, analytical, and highly collaborative, with a strong focus on measurable impact and continuous optimization.

Role Overview

PeopleConnect is looking for a Junior Performance Marketing Strategist to manage and optimize Google Search and Google Display campaigns while supporting additional paid acquisition channels including Meta, Native, and Programmatic.

This role is focused on hands-on campaign management, performance analysis, and continuous optimization. You will work closely with senior strategists and cross-functional partners to drive efficient growth across multiple channels.

This is an ideal role for someone who wants to deepen their expertise in paid media, move quickly, and take ownership of campaign performance.

Core Responsibilities

Campaign Execution

• Build, launch, and manage paid campaigns across SEM, Display, Native, and Programmatic platforms
• Set up campaigns, ad groups, targeting, budgets, and tracking within platforms such as Google Ads and native networks
• Monitor campaign pacing and performance daily

Optimization

• Make daily optimizations to improve CPA, ROAS, CTR, CPC, and conversion rates
• Adjust bids, budgets, targeting, and creatives based on performance data
• Execute A/B tests on ad copy, creatives, and landing pages

Reporting & Analysis

• Track campaign performance and maintain accurate reporting in internal dashboards
• Identify performance changes and flag issues or opportunities to senior team members
• Assist in analyzing campaign results and performance trends

Collaboration

• Work with creative and content teams to update and test new ad assets
• Support senior team members in executing campaign plans
• Communicate campaign performance updates and changes clearly

Requirements

Experience

• 1–4 years managing Google Ads Search campaigns
• Experience building and optimizing Google Search campaigns
• Experience with Google Display is strongly preferred
• Experience with Meta Ads Manager is preferred
• Comfortable managing campaign budgets and making daily optimization decisions

Skills

• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and take action
• Experience running A/B tests and optimizing campaigns based on results
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously

Nice to Have

• Experience with native platforms (Taboola, Outbrain)
• Familiarity with Google Analytics or similar tools
• Exposure to direct-response or high-volume acquisition environments

Salary

Base Range: $70,000 – $90,000

This position is exempt (salaried).

The range reflects what the company reasonably expects to pay for the position. Actual compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and scope of responsibility.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Generous bonus package
• Unlimited Vacation policy
• Paid Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Daily company-paid lunches for onsite employees
• Paid Parental Leave and Dependent Care support
• Student Loan Repayment Program and 529 Education Savings Plan
• Training and Education Reimbursement
• Paid Parking
• Pet Insurance and Employee Referral Rewards
• Dog-friendly office, complimentary snacks, beverages, and on-site gym

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PeopleConnect is an equal opportunity employer.

Local area candidates are encouraged to apply. Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship, visa transfer, or corp-to-corp arrangements.

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