Director of Paid Media & Strategy (Remote)

Blacksmith Agency LLC; Mthatha; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency LLC is seeking a Director of Paid Media to lead our PPC and SEO practice remotely. This senior leadership role focuses on channel strategy, budgets, and overall department delivery rather than hands-on campaign execution.

You will supervise PPC and SEO strategists, set quality standards, and own client outcomes. This role requires 7+ years across paid media and SEO, with strong client-facing and agency leadership experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years across paid media and SEO.
• Experience owning channel strategy and budget decisions.
• Ability to manage and develop PPC/SEO strategists.

Responsibilities

• Own channel strategy and budget allocation as accounts scale.
• Define and enforce quality standards and audits for client work.
• Ensure honest, actionable reporting and client communication.
• Lead hiring and first-round interviews for the department.
• Manage client relationships when accounts underperform.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

PPC

SEO

Agency experience

Client facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Advertising

Tools

Google Ads

GA4

Search Console

Meta Ads

Microsoft Advertising

Job description

Blacksmith Agency LLC is seeking a Director of Paid Media to lead our PPC and SEO practice remotely. This senior leadership role focuses on channel strategy, budgets, and overall department delivery rather than hands-on campaign execution.

You will supervise PPC and SEO strategists, set quality standards, and own client outcomes. This role requires 7+ years across paid media and SEO, with strong client-facing and agency leadership experience.