Lever · 10 hours ago
Associate Digital Media Manager
Downers Grove, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$50K/yr - $60K/yrLever is a marketing agency focused on innovation and client success. The Associate Digital Media Manager will support and manage digital marketing campaigns, collaborate with senior managers, and contribute to strategy execution to drive client growth across various platforms.
AdvertisingSEMSEO
Responsibilities
Support the setup, optimization, and management of digital marketing campaigns across Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Microsoft Ads, and programmatic media
Assist with targeting, keyword selection, budgeting, pacing, and bid adjustments to help meet performance benchmarks
Learn how to manage campaigns across different stages of the funnel and support cross-channel consistency
Work with campaign performance data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
Use digital analytics tools to help track site traffic, engagement behavior, and conversion performance
Assist senior team members in turning data into clear recommendations
Partner with internal teammates to develop optimization tactics, refine strategies, and support integrated campaign initiatives
Participate in brainstorms, share insights during internal discussions, and stay aligned with delivery teams on campaign updates
Follow industry shifts, competitor behavior, and emerging advertising platforms
Bring new ideas, tools, and techniques to the team and support testing opportunities designed to improve performance
Help manage multiple projects at once, keeping timelines, deliverables, and budgets organized
Support the execution of media plans and assist with quality control to ensure that campaign builds and changes meet expectations
Maintain or work toward certifications in Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and other paid channels
Stay informed about platform updates, webinar insights, and industry news, sharing relevant takeaways with teammates
Assist with Google Tag Manager tasks, including event setup, trigger testing, and troubleshooting to support accurate campaign measurement
Learn how tracking impacts attribution and helps guide optimization
Help build clear, visual performance reports using Excel, pivot tables, and other visualization tools
Contribute to reporting that highlights outcomes, insights, and next-step recommendations for both internal and external stakeholders
Support internal and client-facing discussions by helping articulate performance trends and strategic recommendations
Learn how to explain complex data in a concise, approachable way
Take ownership of individual tasks while staying collaborative with the team
Ask questions, flag issues, seek guidance when needed, and look for ways to improve both your skills and the work
Qualification
Required
Hands-on exposure to paid digital marketing through internships, coursework, freelance projects, or entry-level roles
Basic understanding of SEM, paid social, or programmatic advertising
Familiarity with major ad platforms such as Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, or Microsoft Ads is helpful
Analytical ability to interpret data, identify insights, and support performance optimization
Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through across multiple assignments
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Comfort with Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions, or willingness to learn quickly
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Preferred
Google Ads, Meta, or Google Marketing Platform certifications
Experience working in Google Tag Manager or other tag management tools
Familiarity with Looker Studio, Tableau, Datorama, or other visualization tools
Interest or experience with CRM workflows, Salesforce, or project management tools
Benefits
100% premium paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
401K with salary match
Generous paid time off and holidays
Hybrid in-office schedule
Company donation match
Time off for community service – because giving back is important
Company
Lever
Lever is a full service marketing agency based just outside of Chicago.
Founded in 2006
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Chris Gilmartin
Founder and CEO
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