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EssenceMediacom

Associate Director, SEM

Location: Chicago, United States; New York, United States · Category: Marketing & Growth · Seniority: Director · USD75,000 – USD180,000 / yearly · Posted: October 20, 2026 · Verified: Nov 3, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This Associate Director, SEM role leads day-to-day paid search operations, managing teams across multiple accounts and maintaining strong client relationships. Responsibilities include overseeing search recommendations, execution, budgets, and performance, as well as training and developing team members. Requires 5+ years of experience with analytical tools and search engine desktop tools.
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EssenceMediacom

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Global media agency for planning, buying, analytics and commerce.

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