Senior Paid Media Exec

Reed; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is hiring a Senior Paid Media Executive to join a growing digital agency in the UK. This hybrid role offers a four‑day week, focused on campaign optimisation, data‑driven insights and delivering results across multiple client accounts.

You will manage campaigns across Google, Microsoft, Meta and LinkedIn, monitor budgets, present performance updates to clients and collaborate with SEO and content teams. The role also involves mentoring juniors and staying current with industry trends.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of paid media experience in an agency or in-house.
• Strong knowledge of Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, GA4 and Looker Studio.
• Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills.
• Analytical mindset with a passion for testing and performance.
• Organised, proactive and results-driven.
• Enthusiasm for digital marketing and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise paid media campaigns across client accounts.
• Monitor budgets, pacing and ROI to maximise performance.
• Analyse data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Conduct account audits and apply platform best practices.
• Present campaign results and strategy updates to clients.
• Collaborate with SEO and content teams on integrated campaigns.
• Support junior team members with knowledge sharing.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and platform updates.

Skills

Campaign management

Analytics

Client communication

Testing & optimisation

Structured processes

Tools

Google Ads

Microsoft Ads

Meta Ads

LinkedIn Ads

GA4

Looker Studio

Job description

Are you a data-driven Paid Media specialist who loves optimising campaigns, uncovering insights and delivering outstanding results? We're looking for a Senior Paid Media Executive to join a growing, award-winning digital agency where innovation, collaboration and career development are at the heart of everything this company stands for. This is a hybrid position, with the company operating a 4 day working week.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing and optimising paid media campaigns across multiple client accounts
• Monitoring budgets, pacing and performance to maximise ROI
• Analysing data and turning insights into actionable recommendations
• Conducting account audits and implementing platform best practices
• Presenting campaign performance and strategy updates to clients
• Collaborating with SEO, Content and wider digital teams on integrated campaigns
• Supporting junior team members and sharing industry expertise
• Staying ahead of the latest trends, tools and platform updates

What we need from you:

• 1+ years of paid media experience within an agency or in-house environment
• Strong knowledge of Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, GA4 and Looker Studio
• Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills
• Analytical mindset with a passion for testing, optimisation and performance
• Organised, proactive and results-focused
• A genuine enthusiasm for digital marketing and continuous learning

Bonus Points For

Experience with TikTok, Reddit, Snapchat, Pinterest, Amazon Ads, SA360, DV360, StackAdapt, Criteo or HubSpot.

This is a hybrid position and offers a highly competitive package!