Paid Media Consultant --Contractor/Freelance
About the position Effective immediately, FoundryCo. is seeking a Paid Media Coordinator (contractor/freelancer) for 20 40 hours per week, with an initial commitment of at least three months. This is a U.S.-based remote role reporting to the Audience Engagement Manager. This position is focused on activating and amplifying both brand editorial and client-sponsored content across paid media channels, including search, social, and display. The role requires a strong balance between driving efficient PPC performance and delivering high-quality audience engagement, including traffic and conversions. Key responsibilities include onboarding campaigns, managing setup, and continuously monitoring and optimizing a high volume of campaigns running simultaneously across multiple global markets. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, with proven experience in paid digital advertising (B2B. Strong writing skills, clear communication, and the ability to collaborate effectively are essential, along with comfort operating in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment with a high level of accountability. Responsibilities • Collect campaign assets and cross-communicate with content strategists, designers, analysts, project managers and sales teams • Execute paid social media campaigns and initiatives across Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube • Build and nurture pay-per-click (PPC) ad campaigns via content recommendation engine (CRE) to drive traffic and increase clickthrough rates (CTRs) to content • Analyze media performance via Tableau reporting platform and optimize for performance (output and expense) • Forecast and implement media strategies and budgets • Collaborate with art directors/designers to review client assets and provide creative direction Write copy for paid ads Requirements • 1-3 years working with paid social ads and media budgets • Experience with ad management platforms; preferably Sprinklr, Meta/Facebook Ads Manager, X/Twitter Ads, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Taboola, Outbrain, Google Ads, YouTube Ads • Strong copywriting and editing skills • Ability to work independently and in a team environment • Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and quickly process information • Accountability for performance-based results • journalism, or relevant experience Nice-to-haves • Familiar with custom audiences and retargeting on social channels • Ad agency, marketing, account management, and/or client services experience preferred • Ideally worked in tech or digital media industries • Excellent written communication skills • Self-starter, naturally curious, professional, team player • Organized and a sharp eye for detail