About SRS Acquiom

SRS Acquiom is a leading disruptor in the financial services technology space, redefining the way M&A and loan agency deals get done. 

Since 2007, we’ve brought unmatched expertise, insight, and innovation to solve the issues that slow complex financial transactions down.

Today, we deliver a unified system of solutions - virtual data rooms, escrow & payment administration, shareholder representation, and loan agency services — that work effortlessly on their own and fit seamlessly together.

Our unique combination of disruptive tech and expert team has become the go-to solution for many of the largest and most successful companies in the global M&A and loan agency markets. 

If you’re looking to join an entrepreneurial culture in an established company with a track record of consistent growth, profitability, and innovation, we want to hear from you!

A few benefits our employees enjoy

• Day‑one coverage: medical, dental, and vision plans so you’re protected from the start
• A 401(k) with a 4% company match to keep your future on track
  Discretionary time off - take the time you need, when you need it
• Employer‑paid life insurance, with the option to add extra coverage for peace of mind
• Employee Assistance Programs for confidential support when life gets complicated
• Discounted pet insurance (because furry family members count, too)
• A fitness credit to back your health and wellness goals
• Pre‑tax plans for dependent care, transportation, and flexible spending

Position Summary 

SRS Acquiom is a recognized thought leader in M&A space and an emerging thought leader in other adjacent spaces, with proprietary insights and data-driven content that differentiates us in the market. As we expand our brand, we are seeking a Director, Content Strategy to lead and evolve our thought leadership engine.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution. The Director will own the end-to-end lifecycle of thought leadership: from identifying high-impact opportunities, to shaping editorial direction through collaboration with other marketing colleagues (brand, demand gen, SEO, etc.), managing production and publishing of designed and web-based content, and managing the vast content library. The right candidate will have meaningful experience and passion for creating short and long-form thought leadership, leveraging both data and subject matter expertise to drive impact for the business. This individual will partner closely with subject matter experts and manage third parties vendors to identify and translate complex insights into compelling, business-driven narratives that support marketing, sales, and brand authority.

As an ideal candidate, you will be both a strategist and a hands-on operator: someone who can define where we should lead or add to the conversation on timely topics, while also rolling up their sleeves to write, edit, refine, and guide content through approval cycles to completion. You are highly agile, self-directed, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams while maintaining a clear connection between content and business outcomes. You adeptly foster connections at all business levels, collaborating to create, while simultaneously guiding decisions through thoughtful executive communication.

Salary: $150k and $160k, depending on level of experience.

Location: This is a remote role for candidates located within the Continental United States and requires a minimum of one week (25%) of each month traveling to and working from our headquarters in Denver, CO 

Primary Responsibilities

Thought Leadership Strategy & Opportunity Identification

• Develop strategy for thought leadership content leveraging deep knowledge of business goals, campaign strategies, SEO/SEM, and earned media strategies.
• Ability to proactively identify high-value content opportunities based on market trends, news cycles, proprietary data, and business priorities—and translate them into a clear, differentiated editorial strategy that aligns with business and marketing goals.
• Understand audience behaviors, content needs, and consumption patterns by staying in tune with the market and competitive activity. Strong knowledge of evolving content consumption by channel and the impact of content form.
• Develop thought leadership content with legs, ensuring that we can maximize the impact of a single piece and leverage the existing library in new and innovative ways while creating reader journeys that drive the business.

End-to-End Content Orchestration & Project Management

• Responsible for managing by influence to deliver content on time, on budget, and aligned with key stakeholders and strategic objectives.
• Strong ability to work with subject matter experts to uncover, shape, and elevate insights into compelling narratives without losing accuracy or authority.
• Work cross-functionally with the web and campaigns teams to publish content.
• Work with internal SME and external writing resources. Managing freelancers or agencies as needed. Strong budget management skills.

Editorial Leadership & Content Quality Control

• Content governance, managing and guiding content ensuring consistency and alignment with brand voice and identity.
• Exceptional editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to both produce written  content outlines and web copy directly and act as editor and coach, guiding writers to ensure clarity, consistency, and strategic alignment.

Content Lifecycle Optimization & Performance Mindset

• Manage and evolve our content library: refreshing, repackaging, and optimizing assets based on performance, SEO, and changing market relevance.
• Collaborate with the web and SEO teams to continually update content and test new strategies to drive SEO, manage reader journeys and find new opportunities for organic lead generation.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 8+ years’ B2B content marketing experience, with a majority of the time focused on thought leadership content
• BA or BS degree from a four-year college/university
• Strong research skills, superior attention to detail and a proven ability to translate data into actionable strategic recommendations
• Collaborative, team-player, natural relationship builder
• Highly flexible, curious problem-solver, able to move quickly and think creatively
• Self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to lead the creation and ongoing implementation of a content strategic plan and execution
• Exceptional written and executive level verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and communicate complex ideas
• Strong understanding of how content is tied to campaign strategy and lead generation.
• Able to lead by influence, bringing strategy to the forefront and providing impact at every stage of development.
• Strong understanding of B2B marketing best practices, and a deep curiosity for staying on top of the latest trends in content strategy.
• Working knowledge of SEO/SEM best practices and their impact on content and content strategy.
• Experience managing external vendors and partners
• Exceptional project management skills. Proven ability to successfully manage multiple, concurrent projects. Experience using tools like Asana and/or Smartsheet area is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with agile development processes, including the use of Asana and Smartsheet for project management
• Experience producing content across multiple form factors: short form content, long form content, web content, social media, video, etc.

Desired Characteristics

• Innovative, has the willingness to experiment
• Innately curious
• Self-starter, organized and highly detail-oriented 
• Exhibit a strong sense of ownership, urgency and drive
• Has a passion for leveraging data to understand trends and make metric-based decisions to optimize programs and positively impact the business
• Must be comfortable with continual change in the environment of a fast-paced, high-growth, company
• Highly collaborative with a solution-focused mindset and positive attitude. Must be a team player
• Operates with the highest integrity
• Team player with solid interpersonal skills, and the ability to deliver effective oral and written communications
• Strong executive presence

** We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship to move forward in the hiring process. **

Fraud & spam screening. We use tools in our applicant tracking system to help detect potentially fraudulent or spam applications. These tools analyze limited technical and contact information (such as IP address, device/browser signals, and email/phone characteristics) to flag patterns that may indicate automated, inauthentic, or suspicious activity. Flags are used to prioritize human review and do not, by themselves, determine hiring outcomes. Learn more in our Privacy Policy.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.   

With respect to its programs, services, activities, and employment practices, SRS Acquiom Inc. assesses qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected status.  Requests for reasonable accommodation or the provision of auxiliary aids should be directed to Human Resources.

*This role requires a hybrid schedule in our Charlotte, NC, Seattle, WA or Denver, CO offices; Tuesday–Thursday in-office, Monday and Friday remote.* 

Overview 

LendingTree is one of the largest and most sophisticated performance marketing platforms in the U.S., operating at the intersection of consumer finance, data, and digital acquisition at massive scale. We connect millions of consumers with financial products through a dynamic, multi-vertical marketplace—and performance marketing is the engine that powers that ecosystem. 

We deploy a 9-figure annual marketing budget across digital channels, not as a fixed spend, but as a real-time capital allocation system—continuously optimizing across channels, products, and audiences to drive efficient, high-quality lead generation and long-term marketplace value. 

We are seeking a Head of Paid Media to lead this engine—owning strategy and execution across SEM, Paid Social, Programmatic, and Partner Marketing channels. This role sits at the center of the business and requires a leader who thrives in high-scale, high-velocity, and highly competitive environments. 

What You’ll Own 

• Own end-to-end paid acquisition strategy and execution across all biddable and partner channels.
• Responsible for scaling lead generation across multiple verticals, balancing volume, quality, and downstream conversion 
• Ownership of building a portfolio-based approach to channel investment, dynamically shifting capital across channels to arrive at the optimal outcome
• Drive growth by expanding and optimizing key performance marketing channels, including: 
  • SEM (core growth driver)  
  • Paid Social  
  • Programmatic / Display  
  • Affiliate / Partner / Aggregator channels  
• Experience driving a high-velocity testing culture
• Responsible for partnering with cross functional teams to improve funnel efficiency and prioritize work that will create continuous improvements for the marketing team.
• Build and lead a high-performing, in-house performance marketing team, with no reliance on external agencies. 

What We’re Looking For 

• 15+ years in performance marketing with a strong lead generation focus 
• Experience managing large-scale paid media budgets  
• Deep expertise across multiple channels: 
  • SEM  
  • Paid Social  
  • Programmatic  
  • Affiliate / Partner ecosystems  
• Proven ability to drive profitable growth at scale
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to make rapid, data-driven decisions  
• Experience operating in: 
  • Marketplace businesses 
  • Financial services / high-consideration categories (strong plus) 
• Hands-on operator with experience running campaigns, not just managing teams or agencies
• Track record of building and developing high-performing teams  

COMPENSATION: The base pay range for this position is $240,000-280,000, however, base pay offered may vary depending on internal factors, job-related knowledge, location and candidate experience. 

INCENTIVE COMPENSATION 

Eligible for annual performance bonus 

BENEFITS 

Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k) matching 

OUR CULTURE 

We’re a collaborative, entrepreneurial team that values curiosity, creativity, and getting things done together. Our teammates are some of the brightest, most driven people you’ll meet — and we celebrate innovation, inclusion, and ownership. At LendingTree, you’ll find an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives make us stronger. We believe in working hard and supporting one another — with the flexibility and trust that help you thrive both personally and professionally. 

We’re proud to offer generous benefits, wellness programs, and time-off policies designed to help you recharge, stay healthy, and bring your best self to work every day. And yes — we still have fun doing it (our “GSD – Get Stuff Done” award is a fan favorite!) 

Come grow with us, make an impact, and be part of a company that truly cares about its people and its community. 

LendingTree is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion (or creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status. 

CCPA Disclosure 

We're seeking an analytical Associate Director of Paid Search to lead the strategy and implementation for a key client in the insurance vertical. As the dedicated subject matter expert, you will architect the paid search roadmap and ensure flawless execution. This role involves aligning search strategy with client objectives and overall digital strategy, collaborating with a cross-functional team (Account, Creative, Media, and Measurement), and leading platform approach, content distribution, and community management across Google, Microsoft, and other ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

Data-Driven Strategy & Execution

• Strategy: Design and implement comprehensive Paid Search strategies, translating complex client goals into actionable SEM tactics.
• Analytics: Conduct rigorous analytics to extract customer insights, model attribution, and report channel performance, explaining the "why."
• AI & Future-Proofing: Lead the client's strategy through the AI evolution of search (SGE, Copilot). Aggressively test and govern AI-driven products (PMax, Demand Gen, Broad Match), ensuring automation uses the right data for incremental growth.
• Optimization: Lead a proactive testing roadmap (A/B, multivariate) and use statistical evidence for optimization decisions. Monitor industry activity for opportunities.

Financial Stewardship: Manage high-volume budgets precisely. Accountable for forecasting, pacing, and ensuring spend contributes to client ROI.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Integrated Planning: Collaborate with stakeholders (internal Account/Creative and external client teams) to align Paid Search with broader integrated campaigns.
• Platform Management: Oversee daily management of Paid Search platforms (Google, Microsoft) and vendor relationships to ensure optimal strategy.
• Team Guidance: Foster a collaborative environment. Collaborate on streamlining processes on the insurance vertical, guide junior members on strategy, reporting insights and optimizations, ensuring high-quality output. Provide thought leadership across the Paid Search team. 

Insights & Innovation

• Competitive Intelligence: Conduct deep competitor analysis to maintain client advantage.
• Trend Application: Monitor Paid Search tools/automation trends, applying them to boost client performance.

Qualifications

The "Data" Requirement

• Analytical Mindset: Must guide complex reporting and identify optimization opportunities in large datasets.
• Excel Mastery: High proficiency with Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, complex formulas, pivot tables) is required.
• AI Fluency: Understand Generative AI/LLMs and manage the shift from keyword-based to intent-based/predictive modeling.

Tech Stack: Conversant in Paid Search analytics, emerging formats, and enterprise automation tools (e.g., Fluency, SA360, Kenshoo/Skai, Marin).

Professional Experience

• Experience: 6–8 years of Paid Search strategy and execution experience.
• Management: Proven experience managing high-budget campaigns
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, or equivalent work experience.
• Industry: Experience on health insurance client or healthcare industry is a plus.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strategic Thinker: A big-picture thinker with a proven ability to drive execution. You can see the forest and the trees.
• Communication: Excellent verbal, writing, and presentation skills. You can defend your data and strategy to stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Expert problem-solving and issue-resolution skills. You are a self-starter who can work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Collaboration: A positive outlook, excited about supporting teammates to drive success as a collective.

Thought Leadership: An innovative leader who participates in developmental POVs for the Paid Search team and organization at large.

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At MERGE, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed.

MERGE believes in transparency and equity. In accordance with state regulations, we’re proud to include salary ranges in our job postings to ensure fair compensation practices.

The salary range for this role is [$98,323-$117,988], based on the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.  

MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

THE ROLE:

As a Manager specializing in Paid Search, you drive growth by orchestrating campaigns that exceed client expectations. Your strategic vision and deep understanding of SEM, bid strategies, and client goals enable you to craft tactical roadmaps, dashboards, and compelling presentations that keep stakeholders informed. You effectively prioritize impactful initiatives for error-free delivery and mentor team members to refine their craft. Contributing to agency thought leadership; you help build a thriving team that delivers outstanding results.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead paid search strategy and execution across a portfolio of clients, ensuring performance meets or exceeds efficiency, growth, and budget targets.
• Develop and implement channel-specific optimization and monitoring strategies, leveraging bid management platforms such as SA360 to drive results.
• Own paid search contributions to client roadmaps, testing plans, dashboards, and QBRs/FBRs, ensuring alignment with overall account strategy.
• Quantify, prioritize, and execute initiatives with the greatest potential impact on account performance and client objectives.
• Partner closely with Client Partners to deliver clear, strategic paid search recommendations and support client-facing communications.
• Contribute high-quality paid search content to critical client deliverables, including tactical plans and business reviews, meeting all deadlines and QA standards.
• Ensure all paid search work undergoes rigorous QA and is executed accurately, maintaining strong stewardship of client budgets.
• Coach and mentor team members by supporting onboarding, providing account-level context, and developing both technical and strategic paid search capabilities.
  
  

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on paid search experience across Google Ads, Bing Ads, and analytics platforms.
• Advanced understanding of paid search strategy across the funnel, including experience with bid management platforms such as SA360.
• Experience managing campaigns across Google Search, Display, and App campaigns, with a strong grasp of full-funnel activation.
• Proven experience designing and analyzing A/B tests to inform optimization and strategy decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze performance, present insights, and make clear optimization recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with proficiency in Excel for data analysis and performance tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience contributing to client-facing presentations and strategic narratives.
• Experience mentoring or managing junior team members, supporting skill development, performance growth, and team engagement.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401K plan, plus matching
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave

The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible.

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU: 

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle, or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step. 

DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work.  Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place. 

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI.

Learn more about DEPT®

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. 

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

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