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Purdue University

Paid Media Specialist

🇺🇸 Remote - US

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Marketing

🗓️ August 6th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Purdue University is hiring a Paid Media Specialist to support the planning, execution, and operational needs of paid media campaigns for Purdue Brand Studio, the university's in-house marketing agency. The role involves analyzing audience insights, developing media plans across various channels, managing campaign setup in platforms like Google Ads and social media, and handling contracts and invoices with internal and external parties.

Highlights
  • Gather and analyze audience insights and media consumption trends to guide campaign strategies
  • Develop comprehensive media plans across traditional and digital channels
  • Manage ad campaign setup and execution within Google Ads, YouTube, Meta, and LinkedIn platforms
  • Handle contracts and invoices involving internal teams and external vendors
  • Require proficiency in Excel and various research tools
  • Strong communication and presentation skills to deliver media strategies and insights
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred in marketing, advertising, or communications, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of four years of experience in media planning
  • Strong project management skills with ability to prioritize and adapt effectively
  • Media agency experience considered a plus

Paid Media Specialist Full Description

Job Summary
Purdue University is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Paid Media Specialist to join Purdue Brand Studio, Purdue’s in-house marketing agency. This role will play a key part in supporting the planning, execution, and operational needs of paid media campaigns for Purdue University. The ideal candidate will have foundational experience in media planning and ad operations, a strong understanding of media strategy, and a passion for driving measurable results.

As a key member of the Purdue paid media team, the Paid Media Specialist will: 
  • Gather and analyze audience insights and media consumption trends to inform campaign strategies
  • Assist in the development of comprehensive media plans across traditional and digital channels
  • Be well-versed in ad offerings and campaign setup within Google Ads and all social platforms
  • Manage contracts and invoices across internal teams and external vendors

Ideal for detail-oriented individuals seeking work with meaningful interaction.  This position is fully remote.
 
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About Us:
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What We’re Looking For:
Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a concentration in marketing, advertising, or communications
  • Four (4) years of experience in media planning
  • In lieu of degree, consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required work experience; Associate's + 2.5 years' experience or HS/GED + 4.5 years of experience
 
Skills needed:
  • Proficient in various research tools 
  • Strong proficiency within Excel
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to deliver media strategies and insights
  • Knowledgeable of Google Ads (YouTube), Meta, and LinkedIn advertising platforms
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
 
Nice to have:
  • Media agency experience

Additional Information:
  • Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position
  • FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
  • Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period
 
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