Paid Search Growth Marketing Consultant

About the Role

We’re seeking freelance Paid Search Growth Marketing Consultants to join our talent collective and support a range of clients across industries. This role is ideal for marketers who have experience scaling paid search programs and driving efficient, measurable growth in both early-stage startups and established companies.

Projects may include building paid search programs from the ground up, scaling existing campaigns, optimizing performance, and identifying new growth opportunities across search channels. Contract engagements typically range from 10–40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and scale paid search campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and YouTube for clients across either B2C, B2B, or D2C industries

• Develop and execute strategies to drive efficient customer acquisition and revenue growth

• Conduct keyword research, campaign structuring, and audience targeting

• Optimize campaigns for performance metrics including CPA, ROAS, and LTV

• Continuously test and iterate on bidding strategies, ad copy, and landing pages

• Partner with creative, CRO, and analytics teams to improve conversion rates and overall performance

• Analyze performance data and provide actionable insights and recommendations

• Identify opportunities to expand into new channels, formats, or markets

Requirements

• Strong experience managing and scaling paid search campaigns

• Experience working in early-stage startup environments and/or established companies

• Proven ability to drive measurable growth and improve efficiency at scale

• Deep understanding of paid search platforms (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads) and best practices

• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on

• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with performance data

• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, product, and analytics teams

• Comfort working across different industries and business models

Nice to Have

• Experience with Performance Max, Shopping, or YouTube campaigns

• Familiarity with attribution models and incrementality testing

• Experience in high-growth startup environments

• Experience supporting both strategic planning and hands-on execution