Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:

1. Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
2. Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
3. Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches
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Position Summary

We’re looking for a data-driven Paid Media Strategist to join our marketing team. In this role, you’ll impact the strategy, execution, and optimization of paid media campaigns across a variety of digital platforms for two distinct but interconnected brands.

The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical foundation paired with a creative mindset. A proficient understanding of paid media principles including digital advertising nuances, and experience collaborating with creative teams to produce high-impact agile campaigns.

Position Responsibilities

1. Assist with planning, launching, and managing paid media campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads, PMax, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, CTV/OTT and other digital platforms
2. Guide media agencies to optimize campaigns to achieve performance goals including conversions, submissions, leads, ROAS, CPL, and more based on agile budget and business needs
3. Be a storyteller of data, see beyond numbers and more a story of how to connect with audiences in authentic and relevant ways
4. Partner with content teams on both brands to develop creative calendar, confirm creative needs and assist in developing content copy and headlines
5. Be available to partake is creative shoots to capture content, including videos, testimonials and images
6. Collaborate on creative testing and use performance data to inform future iterations and messaging strategies including A/B creative testing, landing page testing, MVT testing.
7. Stay up to date with paid media trends, audience behavior, platform updates, and emerging tools to test/ learn and explore including strong pulse on AI opportunities to tap into
8. Support Media Director with budget overviews, billing, monthly reporting presentations when needed
9. Be hungry for learning and immersing yourself in the IMG Academy and NCSA brands while comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment were campaigns pivot quickly
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Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

1. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
2. 3+ years of hands-on experience managing paid media campaigns either on the agency (paid or full service) or brand side. Creative background a plus.
3. Experience with Google Ads, Ads Managers (Meta, Snap, TikTok), and Google Analytics (GA4) . Google Ads and Meta Blueprint certifications are a plus.
4. Familiarity with tools like Tableau, Looker Studio, and CRM platforms (e.g. Marketo and/or Salesforce)
5. Analytical and data-driven with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Canva
6. Knowledge of Adobe a plus
7. Excellent communication and project management skills. Including attention to detail and record keeping.
8. Creative and solutions-oriented mindset
9. Positive and passionate team player
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Background Requirements

1. Requires a background check upon offer
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Benefits

As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time roles.

1. Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
2. Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
3. 401k with an Employer Match
4. Short Term and Long Term Disability
5. Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
6. Gym Discount Program
7. Pet Insurance
8. Wellbeing Program
9. and more!
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Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Get To Know Us Better

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