Senior Media Strategist, Paid Search - Domains
New York City
The Paid Search team is looking for a Senior Paid Search Strategist to lead the strategy, execution, and ongoing optimization of paid search campaigns across several Squarespace product lines, primarily focused on new and fast-growing business areas such as Domains.
This role is ideal for a strategic and autonomous marketer who is energized by the challenge of building something new. You'll play a key role in bringing campaigns and new strategies to the team. We are looking for not only SEM expertise, but also a strong grasp of process development, cross-functional collaboration, and operational ownership.
We're looking for someone who brings confidence and clarity in communication and comfort navigating ambiguity. If you're passionate about performance marketing, motivated by cross-team impact, and eager to shape go-to-market strategy for newer offerings, we'd love to meet you.
This is a full-time hybrid position based in our New York office, reporting to the Paid Search Channel Manager
You\'ll Get To...
* Lead SEM campaign strategy, reporting, and execution for high-priority product lines such as Domains.
* Bring new campaigns to life—from intake to launch—including identifying gaps, defining goals, aligning measurement plans, and building new processes where needed.
* Collaborate with stakeholders across teams to ensure campaign strategy reflects business priorities, incorporates partner feedback, and evolves based on learnings.
* Lead cross-functional tests and initiatives, partnering with Analytics, Product, Localization, and Frontsite teams to pilot new approaches and scale what works.
* Develop and implement streamlined workflows that improve operational rigor and transparency as we expand paid search support into newer product areas.
* Shape budget planning and forecasting, leveraging data and input from cross-functional partners.
* Analyze campaign performance and surface actionable insights that inform both tactical shifts and broader marketing strategy.
* Ensure reporting accuracy and data integrity across performance dashboards and recurring reports.
Who We\'re Looking For
* Minimum of 3-5+ years of experience within Paid Search.
* Strong hands-on experience navigating and ability to independently execute within the Google Ads and Bing platforms – SA360 experience is a plus.
* Strong comprehension of testing best practices, smart bidding strategies, and an appetite to drive testing initiatives from start to finish.
* Experience operating in fluid environments where the playbook is still being written—and the initiative to help write it.
* Strong communicator who can clearly articulate strategy, surface risks or needs, and collaborate across marketing, analytics, and product teams.
* Ability to build new processes, especially where cross-team input is required to deliver high-quality SEM support.
* Comfort working with data, identifying trends, and developing clear, actionable insights; experience with Looker is a plus.
* Bonus: experience managing international SEM campaigns.
* Medical plan options with 100% premiums coverage; fertility and adoption benefits; access to supplemental insurance plans.
* Headspace mindfulness app subscription; Global Employee Assistance Program; retirement benefits with employer match; flexible paid time off.
* Parental leave (20 weeks) and up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member.
* Employee donation match to community organizations; 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs); dog-friendly workplace; free lunch and snacks; private rooftop; hack week twice per year.
Cash Compensation Range: $85,500 - $120,000 USD
The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors.
In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock.
About Squarespace
Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, and coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.
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