Paid Media Executive

Hybrid News Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Central Bristol location (near King St

Christmas shutdown

Wellbeing allowance

Holiday flexibility

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Health and wellbeing (EAP & Calm app)

Learning hours annual allowance

Team events (Summer/Christmas)

Office perks: breakfast & fruit

Bike storage & showers on-site

Job summary

Hybrid is seeking a Paid Media Executive in Bristol with hybrid working to manage seven-figure budgets and global campaigns. You’ll build and optimise campaigns across Search, Social and Programmatic, and develop international channel expertise.

The role focuses on data-led decision making, reporting and cross‑channel collaboration with client teams. Join a fast-paced agency with development opportunities and a strong wellbeing culture.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Google Ads and Meta Ads experience.
• Strong analytical and data skills.
• Excellent Excel skills and data-driven mindset.
• Ability to spot trends and opportunities in data.
• Passion for paid media and digital marketing with a detail-oriented approach.
• Collaborative, team-focused work style.

Responsibilities

• Build and launch high-performing paid media campaigns.
• Manage campaigns across Search, Social & Programmatic.
• Optimise campaigns to improve performance.
• Track KPIs and analyse campaign data.
• Turn data into insights and actionable recommendations.
• Produce client reports and competitor analysis.
• Support wider cross-channel media strategy.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Google Ads

Meta Ads

Job description

Jobtitle:Paid Media Executive
Location:Bristol (BS1 4HX), hybrid working

Take your paid media career to the next level, managing seven-figure budgets and global campaigns. You’ll build and optimise campaigns across Search, Social and Programmatic, develop international channel expertise and grow into a true cross-channel performance specialist.

About Hybrid:

Hybrid is an award-winning global marketing agency specialising in higher education. With six offices worldwide and more than 16 years of experience,we’velaunched successful campaigns with universities and education brands across the globe.

Today,we’rea leading name in the sector, with a strong share of the university market and over 40% year-on-year growth. As part of EAB,we’recontinuing to build on that success, expanding our digital solutions and capabilities to offer even more to the education sector.

What you’ll do:

• Build and launch high-performing paid media campaigns
• Manage campaigns across Search, Social & Programmatic
• Optimise campaigns to improve performance
• Track KPIs and analyse campaign data
• Turn data into clear insights and recommendations
• Produce client reports and competitor analysis
• Support wider cross-channel media strategy

What we’re looking for:

• Hands-on Google Ads & Meta Ads experience
• Strong analytical and data skills
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to spot trends and opportunities in data
• Passion for paid media and digital marketing
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Collaborative, team-focused approach

What’s in it for you:

• Central Bristol location-just off King Street and a 10-minute walk from Temple Meads

• Christmas shutdown-enjoy time off between Christmas and New Year

• £25 monthly wellbeing allowance-towards your physical or mental wellbeing

• Holiday flexibility-carry over up tothreeunused days each year

• Enhanced maternityandpaternity leave

• Health andwellbeing-access mental health support via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and afreesubscription to the Calm app

• Investing in your development–a dedicated annual allowance of learning hours, regular trainingsessionsand support from our in-house Director of Learning & Performance to help you develop and progress

• Time to celebrate– Annual Summer and Christmas parties and regular team away days

• Officeperks– free weekly breakfast and fresh fruit

• Commuter-friendly facilities– secure bike storage,showersand changing facilities on-site

The Hybrid difference:

Wedon’tjust run campaigns; we create work that makes a difference.

Our people are at the heart of that. At Hybrid,you’llwork alongside smart, supportive colleagues who value different perspectives, encouragenew ideasand give you the space to do your best work.You’llhave the opportunity to work on meaningful projects for leading education brands, while continuing to develop your skills and experience.

Hybrid Media is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives, stronger creativity, and better outcomes for our people and our clients.