Paid Media Account Specialist

3 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Travel Corporation Full time

Paid Media Account Specialist (Cape Town, South Africa) - Join Our Team

WHO WE ARE

We are driven by service through PASSION, PEOPLE & PURPOSE. The Travel Corporation is made up of a team of individuals with a shared goal of delivering exceptional travel experiences that make a positive difference. We're leading the way in responsible travel, offering unique and rich local experiences, and are dedicated to making sure travel is easy and enjoyable.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Paid Media Account Specialist supports the Account Manager by ensuring the smooth execution of paid media campaigns. This includes managing campaign trafficking, maintaining quality assurance for briefs, monitoring team capacity, and coordinating projects. The role requires close collaboration with stakeholders, problem-solving, and aligning campaign execution with media strategies.

The ideal candidate has a strong digital marketing background, exceptional organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage team workloads effectively.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Campaign Management & Execution

  1. Ensure accurate and timely trafficking of paid media campaigns across platforms.
  2. Maintain high-quality standards for campaign briefs and deliverables.
  3. Monitor team capacity and manage resource allocation for efficient workflows.
  4. Coordinate projects to ensure tasks are completed on time and within scope.
  5. Work closely with Account Managers and Campaign Managers to provide updates and flag capacity concerns.
  6. Identify and troubleshoot day-to-day issues related to campaign execution.
  7. Monitor and report on project progress, highlighting risks and potential delays.

Client Communication

  1. Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding paid media strategies and performance updates.
  2. Present performance reports, offering insights and actionable recommendations.
  3. Collaborate with creative and strategy teams to align paid media campaigns with broader marketing goals.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

  1. Partner with account managers, creative teams, and clients to align on campaign objectives.
  2. Build relationships with platform representatives (e.g., Google Growth Strategists, Meta Marketing Pros).
  3. Contribute to cross-functional marketing initiatives that integrate paid media into larger campaigns.
  4. Provide training or mentorship to junior team members when needed.

General & Ad Hoc Tasks

  1. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director: Digital Marketing.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Experience

  1. 3-5 years of experience in paid media management or a related role.
  2. Proficiency in Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, and other digital advertising platforms.
  3. Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
  4. Strong understanding of digital marketing principles.
  5. Proven track record in managing successful campaigns and projects.
  6. Google Ads or Facebook Blueprint certification is a plus.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

  1. Organizational Skills – Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.
  2. Communication – Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  3. Attention to Detail – Ensures accuracy and quality in all deliverables.
  4. Problem-Solving – Proactively identifies and resolves issues.
  5. Time Management – Manages multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
  6. Collaboration – Works well with cross-functional teams.

Ready to embark on this journey with us? Apply today

For more about us, visit www.ttc.com.

The Travel Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, creed, sex, gender, religion, marital status, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws or ordinances.

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Associate

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Full-time

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