Agency-Lead Paid Social & Programmatic Director

Searchability; Frankston; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability is seeking a senior paid media lead to drive paid social and programmatic campaigns for top clients in Australia. You will oversee planning, activation, optimization and reporting across Meta Ads, DV360, and CM360, ensuring alignment with brand and performance goals.

You will mentor junior team members, contribute to agency innovation, and collaborate with clients and media partners to deliver best-practice outcomes. A strong agency background and client leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Paid Social and/or Programmatic.
• Previous agency experience.
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience developing and delivering digital media strategies.
• Hands-on expertise across Meta Ads, DV360 and CM360.
• Strong understanding of both brand and performance marketing.
• Experience mentoring or leading team members.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of paid social and programmatic campaigns across a portfolio of high-profile clients.
• Oversee campaign planning, activation, optimisation and reporting across platforms (Meta, DV360, CM360).
• Shape broader digital strategy and drive client success.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate with internal teams and media partners.

Skills

Paid Social

Programmatic

Agency experience

Client relationship

Digital media strategies

Meta Ads

DV360

CM360

Brand vs performance

Mentoring

Communication

Presentation skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

Searchability is seeking a senior paid media lead to drive paid social and programmatic campaigns for top clients in Australia. You will oversee planning, activation, optimization and reporting across Meta Ads, DV360, and CM360, ensuring alignment with brand and performance goals.

You will mentor junior team members, contribute to agency innovation, and collaborate with clients and media partners to deliver best-practice outcomes. A strong agency background and client leadership are essential.