Paid Media Specialist

7 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa team5pm Full time
About The Role

Team5pm Cape Town is expanding its global capabilities through an exciting new partnership with Sprinklr, and we're looking for a Paid Media Specialist to join our Advertising team.

In this role, you'll support enterprise-level paid media delivery by configuring advertising modules, setting up and managing multi-platform campaigns, optimising performance, managing audiences and creative libraries, and helping refine scalable paid media workflows for global clients.

Experience with Sprinklr is a strong plus, but not mandatory.

You do need solid, hands-on experience with platforms like Meta, Google, LinkedIn, or TikTok Ads. All successful candidates will complete an extensive onboarding and certification programme to become fully certified Sprinklr Advertising specialists.

What You'll Do

Campaign Setup & Platform Configuration

Support advertising module configuration across multiple paid channels
Set up conversion events, pixel tracking, offline conversions, and attribution workflows
Manage agency margin settings, funding instruments, and account integrations

Audience, Creative & Asset Management

Build and manage audiences, custom segments, and lookalike structures
Organise and maintain creative libraries for paid campaigns
Execute bulk imports for ads, creatives, and campaign structures

Performance & Optimisation

Build strategy groups, reach & frequency plans, and assist with forecasting
Optimise campaign performance based on pacing, delivery, and KPI alignment
Provide recommendations on creative performance, audience segmentation, and budget allocation

Reporting & Cross-Market Collaboration

Support reporting across paid channels using Sprinklr dashboards
Collaborate with global markets to align workflows and best practices
Shadow paid media implementations and contribute to tooling and process refinement

Meet Team5pm

We are a data-driven social agency focused on effectiveness. Since 2018, we've been developing creative content that resonates with target audiences and drives conversions. With deep platform-specific expertise powered by insights into consumer search and viewing behavior, we help brands generate attention, boost preference and achieve results on social media. From YouTube and TikTok content to digital-first commercials and influencer campaigns, we've got it all covered.

Operating out of Amsterdam, Stockholm, Cape Town, and Warsaw, we partner with an international network of clients that includes Prime Video, GAMMA, bol, and KPN. Our work has earned us recognition such as SAN Awards, ADCN Lamps, Effie Awards, The YouTube Works, The Webby Awards, The Global Search Awards, and The European Video Awards.

What We're Looking For

Must-Haves

2–5 years hands-on experience in Paid Media (Meta, Google, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.)
Strong understanding of conversion tracking, pixel management, audiences, and optimisation
Confidence working with campaign structures, naming conventions, and pacing
Experience managing creative assets, bulk uploads, and multi-market workflows
Strong analytical skills and comfort with performance reporting

Nice-to-Haves

Hands-on experience with Sprinklr Advertising
Experience in enterprise paid media environments or complex ad account setups
Familiarity with attribution models and offline conversion uploads
Experience working in a media agency or performance marketing team

Tools You'll Use

Sprinklr Advertising Module (post-onboarding)
Meta Ads Manager
Google Ads
LinkedIn Campaign Manager
TikTok Ads Manager
Creative Library & Bulk Import Tools
Audience Builder

Training & Certification (Mandatory)

All successful candidates will complete a structured 6–8 week onboarding programme, including:

Required Certifications

Sprinklr Product Value Certification
Sprinklr Advertising
Sprinklr Marketing – Product Foundation
Sprinklr Social – Product Foundation

Why Join Us?

Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of AI in the creative industry.Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills.Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your expertise and contributions.

Our team5pm core values

It is no coincidence that our name starts with 'team'. We wouldn't be anywhere without you, our talented specialist. You are the backbone of everything we do. We want to help you become the best. And you can only be the best if you can be yourself. This means that we work based on these core values:

Combining these guiding principles with innovative methods, the coolest clients and some occasional fun is what working at team5pm is all about.
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