Paid Media Manager (Independent Contract, Part-Time)

Junglescout Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Chicago Contract Manager Paid Media

Mid-level Paid Media role at Junglescout. Chicago · contract · no salary stated · we estimate $63,750–$92,500.

Estimated pay

Junglescout has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$63,750 – $92,500

What the middle half of mid-level paid media roles in Chicago paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 7 postings that stated pay, median $71,500. Last updated Sep 2, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Run and oversee LinkedIn and Google campaigns across search, display, and video
Use performance results to refine audiences, bids, and spend distribution
Review account activity, surface risks or opportunities, and suggest creative or messaging tests
Track platform updates, recommend useful new formats, and send a weekly performance recap
Help with wider marketing tasks, such as AI-assisted content writing, when capacity allows

What you bring

Hands-on experience managing LinkedIn and/or Google Ads campaigns for one to two years
You can work with limited supervision after onboarding and make sound decisions from campaign data
You communicate dependably, raise problems early, and can spread your availability across the week
B2B advertising experience is helpful but not required

Who this fits

You’ll suit this role if you can independently manage paid media for roughly ten hours each week while working remotely in the USA. The work is an independent contract and requires flexibility as priorities and responsibilities may change. A background check is required before starting.

From the employer

Paid Media Manager (Independent Contract, Part-Time)

Hours: 10 hrs/week | Location: Remote, USA | | Type: Independent Contractor

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on Paid Media Manager to take ownership of launching and optimizing our LinkedIn and Google paid campaigns. Our internal team handles ad creative and campaign builds — you'll bring platform expertise to keep campaigns running efficiently, stay current on new ad formats, and make ongoing optimization decisions.

What You'll Do

Launch and manage paid campaigns across LinkedIn Ads and Google Ads (search, display, and video)
Continuously optimize targeting, bidding, and budget allocation to improve performance
Apply best practices and provide recommendations for new ad creative, messaging, and targeting
Monitor campaign performance and flag issues or opportunities proactively
Stay current on new ad types and platform features (especially on Google) and recommend when to test them
Provide a weekly check-in / performance summary
Occasionally support broader marketing efforts (e.g., content writing with AI tools) as capacity allows

What We're Looking For

1–2 years of hands-on experience running LinkedIn and/or Google Ads campaigns (B2B experience a plus)
Comfortable working independently with minimal oversight once ramped up
Strong analytical instincts — able to read performance data and make optimization calls
Reliable communicator who can flag issues early
Flexible availability across the week; ~10 hrs/week total

Note: The one constant in our evolving, dynamic environment is change. Needless to say, you’ll never get bored ;) The responsibilities listed above are our needs today but we are keeping future needs & opportunities in mind when hiring for this position. We value adaptability and a growth mindset in team members. Although it’s not promised, the successful candidate should be prepared for the possibility that their role may evolve over time as our business strategies and priorities change.

About Jungle Scout

Jungle Scout is the leading all-in-one platform for selling on Amazon, supporting more than $50 billion in annual Amazon revenue and 10 global Amazon marketplaces. Founded in 2015 as the first Amazon product research tool, Jungle Scout today features a full suite of best-in-class business management solutions and powerful market intelligence resources to help entrepreneurs and brands manage their ecommerce businesses.

The Jungle Scout team is a group of smart, motivated, and fun-loving professionals working hard to help our customers achieve success.

We prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Jungle Scout, we recognize the value of different experiences, backgrounds and cultures. We hire intentionally, with this in mind.

Jungle Scout is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Use of AI

Jungle Scout uses AI-assisted tools to support our recruiting process in areas such as scheduling, organizing application materials, summarizing resumes and interview notes, and helping our recruiters review candidate information more efficiently. These tools assist our recruiters and hiring managers — they do not screen out, rank, or make hiring decisions about candidates. All hiring decisions are made by people.

If you would like more information about how AI is used in our hiring process, would prefer an alternative process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact us at [operations@junglescout.com]. Requesting an alternative process will not affect your candidacy.

All offers of employment at Jungle Scout are contingent upon clear results of a comprehensive background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates prior to start date.