Google Ads Expert Needed to Train & Mentor Our In-House Digital Marketing Intern (Remote)

Google Ads Expert Needed to Train & Mentor Our In-House Digital Marketing Intern (Remote) About Us We are a growing marketing company based in the Chicago area. We’ve recently hired a full-time Digital Marketing graduate who is currently completing his internship with our company. He has a solid academic foundation in SEO, understands digital marketing concepts, and has earned a Google Ads certification. However, his experience is primarily theoretical. We are looking for an experienced Google Ads professional who can bridge the gap between textbook knowledge and real-world client work. Our goal is to rapidly develop him into someone who can confidently build, manage, and optimize Google Ads campaigns for our clients. What We’re Looking For We are seeking an experienced Google Ads specialist who also enjoys teaching and mentoring. This is not simply a campaign management role. Your primary responsibility will be to provide structured, hands-on training using real business examples while helping our intern develop professional skills and best practices. Responsibilities * Teach how to properly set up Google Ads accounts from scratch. * Explain campaign structure and account organization. * Conduct keyword research using professional tools. * Teach keyword match types, search intent, and negative keywords. * Write high-converting ad copy. * Create and optimize: * Search Campaigns * Display Campaigns * Performance Max Campaigns * Local Campaigns (if applicable) * Remarketing Campaigns * Configure conversion tracking and Google Tag Manager (preferred). * Connect and utilize Google Analytics. * Explain bidding strategies and budgeting. * Teach Quality Score optimization. * Review landing pages and recommend improvements. * Demonstrate campaign optimization using real performance data. * Explain reporting and client communication. * Assign practical exercises and review completed work. * Be available for questions between scheduled training sessions. Ideal Candidate * 5+ years of hands-on Google Ads experience. * Has personally managed successful campaigns across multiple industries. * Strong understanding of lead generation. * Experience with local service businesses is a major plus. * Comfortable teaching beginners. * Patient, organized, and an excellent communicator. * Able to explain not only how to do something but why it matters. * Google Ads certifications are a plus, but proven experience is more important. Engagement Initially, we anticipate approximately 3-8 hours per week, with the potential for a longer-term relationship. If the mentorship is successful, there may also be opportunities to help us build, review, and optimize Google Ads campaigns for our clients. To Apply Please include: 1. A brief overview of your Google Ads experience. 2. Industries you’ve managed campaigns for. 3. Examples of campaign results you’ve achieved. 4. Your approach to training and mentoring someone with foundational knowledge but limited real-world experience. 5. Your hourly rate. 6. The word MENTOR at the beginning of your proposal so we know you’ve read the entire posting. We are looking for someone who enjoys helping others grow and wants to play an important role in developing the next generation of digital marketers within our company.