Paid Media Analyst

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Jellyfish Full time

**Company Description**:

- At Jellyfish, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative, varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table._

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Please note that this is not a live role, but we are looking for those who may be intrested in future positions.

We are looking for a passionate **Paid Media Executive** to join our growing team. You will sit under our Paid Media capability in one of the following teams**:Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic, and Retail Media.** You'll work with global clients, the latest platforms, and industry-leading technology to drive measurable results across diverse digital landscapes.

As part of our collaborative team, you'll gain hands-on experience in campaign strategy, activation, optimization, reporting, and client servicing while developing expertise across multiple paid media disciplines.
- ** Campaign Management & Optimization**
- Plan, activate, and optimize campaigns across search, social, programmatic, and retail platforms (Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, DV360, Amazon, etc.).
- Oversee campaign builds, pacing, troubleshooting, and budget delivery.
- ** Data, Reporting & Insights**
- Track performance, produce reports, and provide actionable insights.
- Use analytics tools (GA4, SA360, SKAI, etc.) to identify trends and growth opportunities.
- ** Client & Team Collaboration**
- Work with internal teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Support client relationships with insights and operational excellence.

**Qualifications**
- 1+ year of experience in at least one Paid Media discipline (Search, Social, Programmatic, or Retail Media).
- Hands-on platform knowledge: Google Ads, Meta Ads, TikTok, Pinterest, DV360, Amazon Ad Console/DSP, or equivalent DSPs (The Trade Desk, Criteo, StackAdapt).
- Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel/Google Sheets knowledge (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data analysis).
- Comfortable managing budgets, tracking performance, and troubleshooting delivery issues.
- Excellent communication skills with a client-centric mindset.
- A proactive problem solver who embraces challenges and thrives in a collaborative team environment.
- Numerate, detail-oriented, and data-driven.
- Accountable, responsive, and results-focused.
- Curious and keen to learn across channels and technologies.
- Enthusiastic, positive, and passionate about digital marketing.
- A team player who values diverse perspectives and collective success.

**Additional Information**
Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

Reward: You'll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme.

Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

Growth, Your Way: Grow your career with one paid day each month for self-development and access to LinkedIn Learning**with unlimited online courses.

Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers. We also provide £1000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers to support your transition back into work.#LI-Hybrid



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