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# Specialist, Paid Search (Auto) at Canvas Worldwide

- **Company:** Canvas Worldwide
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-31
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/canvasww/22557034-1a54-44e4-a046-5b9d9033413c

## Job description

Canvas Worldwide dares to be the challenger the ad industry needs. Do you "Challenge the Comfortable?" Then you'll fit right in here at Canvas.

Recognized as one of Ad Age's "Best Places to Work" for three consecutive years, Canvas Worldwide is an independent media agency committed to providing creative solutions for brands that challenge the status quo. Our clients include Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, MGM, Zillow and McDonald’s (to name a few…).

Our agency cultivates an environment where all are welcome to push outside their comfort zones to solve problems in new ways. We encourage the team to be its best by creating the most positive workplace experience for all. For instance, we outpace the industry on diversity and inclusion AND offer continuous training and workshops for career development. So, if you dare to challenge the comfortable… then keep reading.

## Overview

The Specialist, Search is a mid-level position where you will focus on developing a deeper understanding of and expertise in traditional and conversational AI search. In this role, you will assist the larger team in identifying the best approach to capture consumer intent for our clients. You will apply your skills to plan and implement media tactics, optimize campaigns, manage budgets, analyze performance, and make recommendations. The ability to work as part of a team is crucial, as is a sense of innate curiosity, attention to detail and a self-motivated work ethic. Your day-to-day work will include the development of soft skills such as presentation skills, team management and partner relationship management. This role supports our West Coast clients and team members work hybrid in-office from El Segundo.

## Responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day campaign performance and analysis working with junior-level Analysts and Supervisor to ensure campaigns deliver on objectives
- Perform research to understand audiences and their behaviors
- Develop initial draft of keyword lists and Search copy for review and approval by client team
- Use data to identify opportunities for expanding or optimizing campaigns
- Evaluate creative ad based on platform specifications and advise client-lead creative team on best practices
- Accurately traffic, upload, and QA ads, targeting parameters and landing page URLs
- Monitor campaigns to ensure proper pacing, avoid under- or over-spend, traffic abnormalities, and additional opportunities
- Run reports as scheduled and as needed, based on client or partner requests
- Assist the Supervisor with providing training to more junior team members as needed
- Stay on top of the latest trends in tools, technology, ad products, and partner platforms

## Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- At least one year experience in a PAID Search role
- Search Ads 360 experience is a plus
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Extremely detail-oriented
- Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with flexibility and communicate priorities to Supervisor
- Proven ability to drive projects from start to finish
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Yearly Compensation: $70,400 salary

Salary and Benefits Actual base salary is determined upon factors such as experience, qualifications, training, certifications, and internal equity. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Base salary is part of a total rewards package that includes highly competitive benefits like generous medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, commuter benefits, disability and life insurance coverage, 401(k) matching, up to 14 holidays per year, a “Do Good Day,” and unlimited PTO.

Additional perks include employee social and wellness events, a DEI Council, auto purchase rebate program, monthly wellness allowance, and in-office amenities such as fresh kombucha and an in-house barista inside our beautiful, new vibrant El Segundo office.

In-Office Work Schedule This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 3 days in-office per week.

Canvas Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

CA Applicants: Canvas Worldwide practices Fair Chance Hiring

## About Canvas Worldwide

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Canvas Worldwide is an independent, full-service media agency that helps brands of all sizes think differently about their media investment through data-informed, tech-powered, creative, and transparent strategies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States (dual headquarters in New York, NY)
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Not publicly listed (leadership includes CEO Paul Woolmington)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Advertising Services (Media Agency)
- **Target customers**: B2B — brands of all sizes seeking innovative media strategy, investment, analytics, and consultancy.
- **Mission or purpose**: “Challenge the Comfortable” — to help brands achieve great outcomes by defying conventional thinking and delivering business outcomes, not just media solutions.

## Products & Services
Canvas Worldwide offers a full suite of agency capabilities, organized into four core areas:
- **[Media Strategy]**: Brand strategy, performance strategy, retail strategy, consumer insights, influencer creative optimization, holistic business consulting.
- **[Media Investment]**: Branded content, biddable media, paid social, local markets, standalone OOH & traffic, sports portfolio management, digital transformation.
- **[AdOps]**: Automation, data infrastructure, dynamic creative serving, cookie deprecation solutions, fraud prevention & brand safety.
- **[Analytics]**: Data storytelling, predictive modeling, closed-loop attribution, media mix models (MMMs), dashboards, data management infrastructure.

Additionally, the agency offers back-of-house services including AI-powered solutions, technology, business development, marketing, PR, and legal support.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total Employees: 442 (as of 2026, +3.7% YoY)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed; notable clients include major automotive brands (Hyundai, Kia) and others.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Named one of *Ad Age’s 2026 Top 10 Best Places to Work*
  - Named *Adweek Breakthrough Agency of the Year* and *Campaign US Media Agency of the Year*
  - 56,723 LinkedIn followers (+3.8% YoY)
  - Active job postings: 17 (+750% YoY)
  - Six offices across the US: Los Angeles (HQ), New York (HQ), Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Dallas

## Competitive Advantages
- **Independent & transparent**: Full transparency in media investment, no holding company conflicts.
- **Culture-driven**: Recognized as a top workplace, emphasizing “Challenge the Comfortable” ethos.
- **Data & tech-powered**: Sizable analytics and AI practice (e.g., Applied AI and Research Technology team).
- **Full-service breadth**: From strategy to investment to analytics, all under one roof.
- **Client loyalty**: Strong relationships with major automotive accounts and other brands.

## Strategic Focus
- Continued investment in AI-powered solutions and data infrastructure.
- Expansion of analytics and predictive modeling capabilities.
- Deepening client relationships through holistic business consulting, moving beyond traditional media planning.
- Hybrid work model (in-office and remote) across US offices.
- Talent acquisition and retention, especially in analytics, programmatic, and strategy.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Challenge the Comfortable” mindset; named one of Ad Age’s Best Places to Work 2026; DEI Council; annual OneCanvas celebration.
- **Work model**: Hybrid — roles in New York and El Segundo (LA) as well as other offices; flexible.
- **Benefits**: Unlimited PTO, learning & development programs, mentoring programs, best-in-class benefits.
- **Engineering/Culture**: Applied AI and research technology team; data-driven environment; exposure to cutting-edge analytics and media technology.
- **Career growth**: Many open roles across departments (Analytics, Programmatic, Strategy, Finance); salary ranges provided (e.g., Media Finance Analyst ~$65k, Paid Search Specialist ~$63k).

## Sources
1. [canvasworldwide.com](https://www.canvasworldwide.com/) – Company overview, capabilities, leadership
2. [canvasworldwide.com/who-we-are](https://www.canvasworldwide.com/who-we-are) – Office locations, executive team
3. [canvasworldwide.com/work-at-canvas](https://www.canvasworldwide.com/work-at-canvas) – Culture, benefits, awards
4. [jobs.lever.co/canvasww](https://jobs.lever.co/canvasww) – Current job openings, hiring process
5. [linkedin.com/company/canvas-worldwide](https://www.linkedin.com/company/canvas-worldwide) – Employee count, growth, reviews, salary data, recent departures

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