Paid Media Manager

Paid Media Manager (Fully Remote, South Africa-Based)
Fully remote role : South Africa.
Salary: R30,000 per month.
Working hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.

Are you passionate about Paid Media and looking for a role where you can grow, innovate, and make an impact?

Join a dynamic and fast-growing advertising agency that specialises in student recruitment marketing, working with Higher Education institutions in the UK and globally. As a Paid Media Manager, you will manage impactful campaigns while playing a key role in shaping the future of the team and the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and manage paid media campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• Develop and implement innovative strategies, sharing expertise across the agency.
• Specialise in a specific paid media channel and build relationships with platform Account Managers.
• Participate in strategy discussions and new business pitches, contributing ideas and insights.
• Monitor, optimise, and analyse campaign performance, providing actionable recommendations to clients.
• Configure Google Analytics 4 accounts, ensuring best practices in goal/event tracking.
• Lead client calls and meetings, confidently presenting strategies and results.
• Support the team with feedback and optimisations to drive continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in managing paid search campaigns (Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising) and paid social campaigns (Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok).
• Strong analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to campaign optimisation.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence in presenting ideas to clients.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple campaigns effectively.
• Passion for learning and growth in digital marketing and media strategy.
• Bonus: Meta Blueprint certification or experience with Google Campaign Manager 360 and Search Ads 360.