Media Specialist (Contractor)

Employment Type

This is a U.S. - based, hourly 1099 contractor position with an initial term of five (5) months with the potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role depending on business needs.

About Us

At Madden, we're not your typical marketing agency. We're a full-service destination marketing agency that blends tech-savvy know-how with creative flair to help destinations shine. Innovation? Check. Data-driven strategies? Double check. A passion for storytelling that brings destinations to life? Oh yeah, we've got that too.

We're constantly evolving to meet the needs of our tourism partners, driven by performance and aligned with their goals. With Madden's Agile approach, we flex and adapt to connect our clients with travelers, groups, and event planners, creating campaigns that don't just reach people-they inspire action.

We offer the whole shebang : full-agency services and omni-channel solutions. By combining research-backed insights, captivating storytelling, and strategically executed campaigns, we deliver results that move the needle (and then some).

About You

You're naturally curious, always eager to learn, and motivated to figure things out-no hand-holding required. You thrive in the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of marketing and love diving into the complexities of digital campaigns, audience insights, and data-driven decision-making. You're not just looking for a job; you're looking for a place where your skills and ideas can make a real impact-on both your own growth and the success of the company.

You work hard, adapt quickly, and believe that great work should be recognized and rewarded. You're looking for a team where collaboration fuels creativity, and where turning ideas into action isn't just encouraged-it's expected. Most importantly, you're ready to step into a role where every day presents new opportunities, new challenges, and new ways to level up.

About the Job

Success in digital media isn't just about getting noticed-it's about keeping attention, driving engagement, and delivering real results. That's where you come in.

We're looking for a Media Specialist Contractor to help shape and execute paid media strategies that fuel growth. You'll be responsible for launching, optimizing, and analyzing digital ad campaigns across multiple platforms. Collaboration is key-you'll work closely with teammates across departments, but you're also comfortable working independently and managing your own workload.

We don't care about your degree or a perfectly linear career path. What matters to us? Intelligence, self-awareness, motivation, and ambition. If you can prove your skills through your work and share our drive to be the best in digital marketing, we want you on our team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Monitoring campaign performance daily and making real-time optimizations
• Delivering performance reports and insights to the account management team
• Researching and evolving digital marketing strategies to keep us ahead of the game
• Providing strategic insights to clients and supporting Account and Sales teams in client communications
• Taking complex marketing challenges and turning them into smart, efficient solutions
• Managing and optimizing digital advertising campaigns across platforms such as Facebook Ads, Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, YouTube, and display networks, including individual site placements.

What You Need to Succeed

Sound like your kind of challenge? Let's make it happen.

What You'll Get from Us

We see your success as our success. When you join our team, you'll get :

Don't Meet Every Requirement?

That's okay! At Madden, we believe diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences make us stronger. If this role excites you but your skillset doesn't line up perfectly with the qualifications above, we still want to hear from you. Who knows-you might bring something to the table we didn't even know we needed.

About the Interview Process

We like to keep it simple and transparent. Here's what the process may look like :

Round 1 : An interview with some of the awesome teammates you'll collaborate with.

Round 2 : A conversation with the Team Lead(s) to dive deeper into the role and team fit.

Note : Depending on the position, there might be a small assignment along the way to showcase your skills and creativity. Don't worry-we'll let you know in advance!

Heads up : At this time, we do not offer Visa sponsorship or relocation services.

Madden Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-REMOTE