Paid Media Manager - Gaming & Performance Marketing Focus

Brand Knew is seeking a performance-driven Paid Media Manager with a sharp eye for strategy, strong creative instincts, and a deep understanding of the gaming and entertainment verticals-specifically real money gaming, social casino, or mobile gaming apps. If you're passionate about user acquisition, thrive in fast-paced environments, and know how to scale campaigns across Paid Social, Search and App Networks -we'd love to talk.

This is an opportunity to join a creatively-led, data-informed team building campaigns that convert. The ideal candidate has both the tactical chops to manage campaigns hands-on, and the strategic thinking to optimize full-funnel performance at scale.

Note: Applications that are not fully and properly filled out will not be considered.

Responsibilities:

Develop, manage, and scale paid media campaigns across Meta, Snap, X, TikTok, Google Ads, Apple Search Ads, Google UAC, and programmatic platforms such as Moloco, AppLovin, and Rokt

Navigating and reporting with AppsFlyer

Optimizing around SKAN limitations

Partner with creative and marketing teams to conceptualize and test high-performing ad creative and landing pages

Build and optimize full-funnel user acquisition strategies for gaming, social casino, and entertainment clients with a strong focus on CPA and ROAS

Continuously test, iterate, and optimize campaigns-audiences, creatives, bids, and budgets-to drive measurable results

Leverage industry trends and platform updates to inform buying strategies and keep clients competitive

Run robust A/B and multivariate testing frameworks to maximize performance insights

Collaborate with developers and analytics leads to ensure accurate tracking (GA4, pixels, in-app events, etc.)

Deliver detailed reports and insights to internal and external stakeholders Requirements:

3+ years of hands-on paid media experience with a proven track record in mobile gaming, real money gaming, or social casino

Deep experience developing strategies and managing campaigns on Meta, TikTok, Snap, X, Apple Search Ads, Google UAC; and working knowledge of platforms like Moloco, AppLovin, and Rokt

Proficiency in campaign setup, optimization, A/B testing, creative performance analysis, and retargeting

Familiarity with mobile attribution and MMPs (e.g., AppsFlyer, Adjust)

Analytical mindset with strong Excel, Google Sheets and platform reporting skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills; confident presenting campaign strategy and performance to clients

Highly organized, proactive, self-motivated, and a strong team player

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving outcomes in a fast-moving environment Perks:

Significant opportunity for growth in the company

Work alongside an incredible slate of clients and team members

Fun, creative and collaborative company culture

Unlimited cold brew

Hybrid & remote work options Compensation:

Commensurate with experience, salary range ($72k-$90k)

Longterm disability insurance

Health care offering, including dental and vision

At the 1 year mark: 401k