Paid media executive - (Cardiff)

PAID MEDIA EXECUTIVE; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An international marketing firm seeks a motivated account executive in Cardiff to support key accounts. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, good numeracy, and initiative, with a desire to learn in media and digital marketing. Responsibilities include ensuring smooth operations, data analysis, campaign reporting, and more. The role fosters a creative and inclusive environment, offering chance for growth and direct client exposure from day one.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Supportive team

Diverse community

Qualifications

• Understanding of paid media or digital marketing is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare/pharmaceutical advertising is advantageous.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle a busy workload.

Responsibilities

• Support the account manager and ensure smooth operations.
• Source information and contribute to planning media campaigns.
• Create proposals and reports in PowerPoint.
• Attend meetings and present ideas to clients.
• Analyze data in Excel and deliver high-standard reporting.
• Focus on paid campaigns across social, display, and search.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Numeracy skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Creativity

IT proficiency in Excel

IT proficiency in PowerPoint

Ability to prioritize

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Job description

We’re Four – an international, independent agency powered by creativity and collaboration. Our 250-strong team spans media, creative and communications, operating from hubs in London, Cardiff, Sheffield and the UAE. Our award-winning media team sits at the heart of what we do – fusing smart strategy, cutting-edge tools and brilliant client service to deliver campaigns that get noticed and get results.

We work across a mix of exciting sectors and now we’re looking for an account executive to join our growing media team in Cardiff supporting key accounts.

What You’ll Do

This role is all about relationship-building, campaign delivery and learning fast. You’ll be part of a close-knit team working on high-profile clients – and you’ll be trusted to make your mark early on.

Your day-to-day could look like this:

• Ensure the smooth running of your client team supporting the account manager, director and other members of the team
• Source crucial information and provide organisational excellence to ensure flawless planning and execution of media campaigns
• Create proposals and reports in PowerPoint and contribute towards visually appealing media plans using Excel
• Attend meetings and provide a clear outline of deliverables thereafter, as well as presenting ideas/outcomes to clients where appropriate
• Understand and contribute towards recommendations to maximise success for your client
• Identifying opportunities via media monitoring and active networking
• Liaise with key stakeholders (publishers, creative agencies, internal teams) to ensure key campaign milestones are reached and client is fully informed of the status of their account
• Manipulate, analyse and interpret data in Excel
• Deliver a high standard of data reporting based on working with both campaign data and existing data sources – delivered in both written and verbal format
• Develop your understanding of healthcare systems, pharmaceutical advertising and therapy areas that are relevant to your client
• Focus on activating paid campaigns, across paid social, programmatic display and search

At Four, we believe in fast-tracking talent – and this role gives you the opportunity to work directly with clients and senior colleagues alike from day one.

What You Bring

Ideally, you will have some understanding of paid‑media, digital media or general marketing and advertising. Experience within health and/or pharmaceutical advertising and marketing would be advantageous, though not essential (training will be provided).

You’ll also bring:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and ability to express ideas clearly
• Excellent numeracy skills and accuracy
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Initiative and ability to identify issues and develop solutions
• Creativity and ability to generate ideas
• Good organisational skills with a strong attention to detail
• Desire to learn about all areas of the business
• Ability to handle a busy workload, prioritise and be flexible
• Good level of proficiency with required IT packages: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word
• Multi‑lingual would be advantageous
• We’re the elevation agency – we elevate brands, and we elevate people
• We offer unique exposure to the full marketing mix – media, creative, PR and more
• You’ll be surrounded by brilliant, supportive people who want you to succeed
• You’ll have real responsibility, real variety, and real fun along the way
• A supportive, sociable and inclusive work environment which supports creativity, individuality and excellence
• A defined career path with opportunities for growth across our business

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and neurodivergent individuals, and we’re happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Please note: We do not accept CVs from recruitment agencies.

Equality and Diversity at Four

We are proud of our inclusive, diverse community and we’re committed to reflecting the world we live in. We encourage applications from all backgrounds – particularly from underrepresented groups – and we’re constantly working to improve representation across our business.

We never discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race or religion.