Temp Paid Media Associate, Search
Posted on August 19, 2025 (23 days ago)
About the Temp Paid Media Associate, Search at Headspace
As the Temp Paid Media Associate, Search at Headspace, you’ll help to develop and execute high-performing, best-in-class search paid search campaigns that fully align to our business’ overall go to market strategy and mission to help make the world a healthier, happier place. Reporting to the Paid Search Manager, our ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in paid search either at an agency or the brand side and is passionate about all things Paid Search. You will make a significant impact on our DTC & B2B growth by planning, implementing and optimizing paid search campaigns across both web and app with a focus on new user acquisition.
Please note this is an hourly short-term, 6 month temp employment position (40 hrs/week).
Responsibilities
- Be a key member of the team that is building a world-class Paid Search strategy across Google and Apple as part of a larger paid acquisition portfolio across DTC & B2B
- Execute hands-on-keyboard day-to-day optimizations, including: trafficking ads and QAing, reallocating budget, and finding new areas of opportunity to help hit KPIs more effectively
- Analyze performance, build reporting dashboards, and recommend ways of iterating, helping to drive new learnings
- Stay ahead of platform and search evolution, particularly as AI and automation reshape the media landscape
- Work closely with Data & MarTech leads to ensure all tagging needs are met and reporting is optimized
- Collaborate cross functionally with creative and marketing teams to develop creative + copy to scale and optimize our search campaigns
- Assist in building channel best practices for paid search with the guidance of the Paid Search Manager & Sr. Manager, Performance Marketing
- Assist in communication with key partners and vendors when necessary to nurture performance growth
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on media buying experience in direct response paid search including strategy development and execution
- Experience across the breadth of paid search platforms: Google Search, YouTube, GDN, UAC, Apple Ads
- Comfortable conducting A/B tests and making bulk changes within Google Ads Editor
- Strong analytical skills and comfortable working within Tableau & Google Sheets/Excel & data visualization platforms to pull out actionable insights
- Exceptional attention to detail and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Proactive self-starter with ability to work in the weeds and also speak to big picture strategy
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Mobile app / subscription and/or B2B experience is strongly preferred but not required
- Well versed in paid media strategy for DTC brands as well as B2B
- Experience in the healthcare space and/or in paid social (Meta, TikTok, Snap, etc.) is nice to have
- Passion for the mental health & mindfulness space
Pay & Temp Details
The hourly range for this role is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to skills and scope required, relevant licensure and certifications, and unique relevant experience and job-related skills. Please note this is an hourly short-term, 6 month temp employment position (40 hrs/week).
About Headspace
Headspace exists to provide every person access to lifelong mental health support. We combine evidence-based content, clinical care, and innovative technology to help millions of members around the world get support that’s effective, personalized, and truly accessible whenever and wherever they need it.
At Headspace, our values aren’t just what we believe, they’re how we work, grow, and make an impact together. We live them daily: Make the Mission Matter, Iterate to Great, Own the Outcome, and Connect with Courage. These values shape our decisions, guide our collaborations, and define our culture. They’re our shared commitment to building a more connected, human-centered team—one that’s redefining how mental health care supports people today and for generations to come.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- A mission that matters—with impact you can see and feel
- A culture that’s collaborative, inclusive, and grounded in our values
- The chance to shape what mental health care looks like next
- Competitive pay and benefits that support your whole self
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Headspace is committed to bringing together humans from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together.
As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Applicants are encouraged to inform the Talent Acquisition team if they need assistance completing forms or participating in the application or interview process through a provided form link.
Compliance and Privacy
Headspace participates in the E-Verify Program. They maintain member records protected under their Privacy Policy. Employees cannot access Headspace products/services but are offered benefits according to the company's plan. They avoid dual relationships and have policies related to ethical obligations if former clients apply for positions.
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How to Apply
Please apply through the provided Greenhouse job portal and submit your application with the required fields including your resume/CV and cover letter if applicable. You can autofill with Greenhouse and upload documents using file attachments or cloud storage options like Dropbox and Google Drive.
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