Paid Media Specialist

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Special Effects Media South Africa Full time

Are you a passionate and driven digital marketer and love achieving results in digital through diverse paid media campaigns and love how monitoring data and audiences helps drive real time results for clients? Are you also looking to work across diverse client genres and on the cutting edge of video advertising? Then this job is perfectly suited for you.
YouTube and video specialist business, special effects media, is looking for an energetic and organised mid-level paid media specialist to work collaboratively with our client service teams and clients direct on strategy, set-up, monitoring and reporting of paid media campaigns across YouTube (primarily), Google search and display (with the assistance of a specialist), Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
This person will be working in a closely knit business environment with lots of growth and a great pace and energy where training will be provided as we understand your skills in one platform may differ from another.
Main outputs and responsibilities
Designing, executing, and optimising cutting-edge digital paid campaigns from conception to launch and reporting for YouTube, Google search and display (with the help of an external specialist), Facebook, TikTok and Instagram
Working cross-departmentally to align campaign strategies and goals
Providing ongoing actionable insights into campaign performance to relevant stakeholders, including internal teams and clients
Defining, measuring, and evaluating relevant paid media KPIs for improvements
Building out media buys for various ad platforms and overseeing the day-to-day execution of paid media
Overseeing and managing the overall budget for paid media per client
Conducting in-depth keyword and website research, ad grouping and audience targeting to ensure our campaigns meet client objectives
Creating and presenting reports to clients on performance
Maintaining knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and strategies
Attending client and internal briefings
Maintaining all administrative documents, files and folders for paid media projects
Updating any project management tools like Trello and Slack
Any other tasks that could reasonably be expected from a paid media specialist

**REQUIREMENTS**:
A qualification in paid media/digital marketing or other relevant degree.
Minimum of 1-3 years of hands-on digital marketing experience in paid media - agency experience preferential.
Must have experience in buying YouTube ads in the past 12 months
Strong understanding of YouTube as a brand building platform and its functionalities, as well as best practice for running paid ads on the platform.
Practical experience managing Google Ad Accounts
Experience using Google Data Studio for reporting preferable
Ability to build effective paid media strategies that are based on data and show results.

**Proficiency in the Google workspace**: Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Drive, Google Calendar etc.
Understanding of past and current digital marketing and technology trends.
Deep knowledge and passion for technology, digital marketing, and innovation.
Goal-oriented and self-motivated with excellent communication skills and focus.
Drive to deliver and exceed performance goals.
Proactive, collaborative, and results-driven work style.


  • Paid Media Specialist

    24 hours ago


    Cape Town, South Africa PinPoint Media Full time

    **Paid Media Specialist** **Data-driven, human-inspired content.** **Location**:Cape Town, South Africa. **Who & What are we?** We’re a data-driven, human inspired strategic content marketing agency built for business and scaling internationally. Working with brands around the globe delivering scalable and measurable content and campaigns with...

  • Paid Media Specialist

    Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 2 weeks ago


    Cape Town, South Africa AKQA Inc Full time

    Paid Media Specialist At AKQA Performance we imaginatively apply art and science to create transformative experiences, accelerate growth and future-proof organisations. AKQA Performance designs every touchpoint along the customer journey with unmatched native ability to define, find, connect, and inspire audiences across all brand interactions. At...

  • Paid Media Specialist

    24 hours ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Smollan Full time

    We're on the lookout for an experienced **Paid Media Specialist** with a strong focus on paid social media and strategy. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of paid digital marketing campaigns which can include search, display and social advertising strategies across a wide range of B2B and B2C sites. The position is based in the **Western...

  • Paid Media Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Azure Flask Full time

    We are looking for a Paid Media Specialist to manage Google Ads and Facebook Ads PPC campaigns. **Responsibilities Include**: - Develop exciting and attractive landing pages as required using company templates and tools - Analyze clients campaigns - Manage monthly spend - Conduct keyword research, create ad copy and develop reports - Create and manage paid...

  • Paid Media Specialist

    Found in: beBee S ZA - 4 weeks ago


    Gauteng, Cape Town, South Africa AKQA Full time

    AKQA’s job vacancy, Career and Recruitment Job title : Paid Media Specialist – CPT, JHB jobs in Gauteng Job Location : Gauteng, Cape Town Deadline : March 28, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries At AKQA, our Paid Media Specialists harbour a deep-rooted passion for developing clear and compelling responses to briefs by...

  • Digital - Paid Media

    24 hours ago


    Cape Town, South Africa ninety9cents Full time

    We are looking for an ambitious junior paid media campaign manager to join our dynamic team of PPC specialists. You should be passionate about digital advertising and marketing with a can-do attitude. You should have experience managing PPC campaigns and are looking to expand your skill set. We’re looking for someone to assist our team with managing paid...


  • Cape Town, South Africa ninety9cents Full time

    We are looking for an ambitious junior paid media campaign manager to join our dynamic team of PPC specialists. You should be passionate about digital advertising and marketing with a can-do attitude. You should have experience managing PPC campaigns and are looking to expand your skill set. We’re looking for someone to assist our team with managing paid...

  • Paid Media Manager

    2 days ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Complement Recruitment Full time

    Complement Recruitment are recruiting for a Paid Media Specialist for a fully remote position based in Cape Town, Western Cape. The position is for an internationally based company, you will be directly responsible for the development and implementation of the complete paid (PPC, SEM, local & social) strategy. Integrating that strategy into every aspect of...


  • Cape Town, South Africa OA Media Group Full time

    **Key Duties** - Responsible for planning, managing and implementing successful organic search campaigns, including Audits Keyword and topic research On-page optimisation Off-page optimisation Collaborate with content writers, strategists, designers etc Monitor and analyse performance Collaborate with technical team for support where needed - Assist in...

  • Paid Ad Specialist

    24 hours ago


    Cape Town, South Africa The Right Company Full time

    **PAID ADS SPECIALIST - CAPE TOWN - R17000 to R23000** We're currently on the search for a talented PAID ADS SPECIALIST to join a Digital Agency based in Cape Town. To excel in this role you should have relevant experience in Paid Ads Management, with a strong focus on Facebook/Meta & Google Ads. The role is 85% Social Ads Management and 15% Google Ads...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Financial Wealth Capital Full time

    We are searching for a skilled paid search specialist to transform our paid marketing campaigns, mainly Facebook and Google. In this role, you will be required to set up and manage our paid marketing and online advertising. You will also work with our digital marketing team to create campaigns that maximize online presence, lead generation and conversions...

  • Paid Media Manager

    2 days ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Complement Recruitment Full time

    **Paid Media Specialist - Cape Town** **Salary: R55-70K Per Month** **Purpose of Position**: Complement Recruitment are recruiting for a Paid Media Specialist for a fully remote position based in Cape Town, Western Cape. The position is for an internationally based company, you will be directly responsible for the development and implementation of the...

  • Paid Media Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Cape Town, South Africa TrudyQ Consulting Full time

    Minimum requirements - +8 Years experience in B2B & B2C Performance Marketing - Expert knowledge in Microsoft Excel - Experience with Appsflyer and Tableau a plus - Degree in Marketing, Digital technologies or similar relevant field preferred - In-depth knowledge of the various paid marketing channels and technologies, including paid search, retargeting,...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Incubeta Full time

    Incubeta is a growth partner for our clients, offering solutions across media, technology, creative and data that address their challenges and move the needle on their businesses. Our mantra is "We don't sell products/services, we solve business problems" Deepening relationships with existing clients is a key driver for Incubeta's growth so it is vital that...

  • Paid Media Manager

    7 days ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Welcome Tomorrow Full time

    **❤️ Meet your dream team**: Hi there! We’re Welcome Tomorrow — the digital marketing agency behind some of Africa’s most successful brands. Welcome Tomorrow was founded in 2021 by Maxime Calot, starting from a simple observation: advanced growth marketing techniques are not localised for emerging markets. Online marketing is increasingly complex...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Derrick Integrated Communications Full time

    We’re a principled agency that looks to provide and develop creative solutions sustainably. We don’t work with businesses that have shown themselves to be unsustainable or have proven not to be meaningfully addressing their unsustainable practices, e.g.: oil, gambling, arms, tobacco, etc. We are looking for someone who shares our ethos to become our...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Superbalist Full time

    **We're looking for people who**: - are decisive - are continuously learning & improving - think big - are proactive - obsess about the customer and the customer experience - are accountable - collaborate - are trustworthy, approachable and open minded - simplify processes and solve complexity - diverse and inclusive If that sounds exciting to you, then...

  • Paid Media Manager

    Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 6 days ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Welcome Tomorrow Full time

    ❤️ Meet your dream teamHi there! We’re Welcome Tomorrow — the digital marketing agency behind some of Africa’s most successful brands  .Welcome Tomorrow was founded in 2021 by Maxime Calot, starting from a simple observation: advanced growth marketing techniques are not localised for emerging markets. Online marketing is increasingly complex and...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Derrick Full time

    We’re a principled agency that looks to provide and develop creative solutions sustainably. We don’t work with businesses that have shown themselves to be unsustainable or have proven not to be meaningfully addressing their unsustainable practices, e.g.: oil, gambling, arms, tobacco, etc. We are looking for someone who shares our ethos to become our...


  • Cape Town, South Africa The Right Company Full time

    **PAID ADS SPECIALIST - CAPE TOWN - R17000 to R23000** We're currently on the search for a talented PAID ADS SPECIALIST to join a Digital Agency based in Cape Town. To excel in this role you should have relevant experience in Paid Ads Management, with a strong focus on Facebook/Meta & Google Ads. The role is 85% Social Ads Management and 15% Google Ads...