Paid Media Analyst : Remote-Ready & Growth-Focused

Jellyfish; Welkom; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global digital marketing agency is looking for a Paid Media Analyst to plan and optimize campaigns across various platforms. You will manage budgets, analyze performance, and generate reports while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience with platforms like Google Ads and excellent analytical and communication skills. The company offers flexible working hours and additional perks for growth and development.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Remote work flexibility

Paid leave for caregivers

Funding for courses for primary caregivers

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a Paid Media discipline.
• Hands-on experience with major ad platforms.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Plan, activate and optimise paid media campaigns.
• Manage campaign builds, pacing, troubleshooting, and budget delivery.
• Track campaign performance and produce actionable reports.

Skills

Google Ads

Meta Ads

TikTok

Pinterest

Analytical skills

Excel

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

GA4

Skai

Amazon Ad Console

The Trade Desk

Job description

Join to apply for the Paid Media Analyst role at Jellyfish.

At Jellyfish, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration.

We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative, varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey.

Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers.

Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Job Description

We are building a pipeline of talent for upcoming roles. Please note: This is not a live vacancy.

• Plan, activate and optimise paid media campaigns across Search, Social, Programmatic, or Retail Media channels.
• Manage campaign builds, pacing, troubleshooting, and budget delivery.
• Track campaign performance and produce clear, actionable reports.
• Use analytics tools (e.g., GA4, SA, Skai) to identify insights and growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated paid media solutions.
• Support client relationships with strong communication, insights, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in at least one Paid Media discipline (Search, Social, Programmatic, or Retail Media).
• Hands‑on experience with platforms such as Google Ads, Meta Ads, TikTok, Pinterest, DV, Amazon Ad Console / DSP, or equivalent DSPs (The Trade Desk).
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel / Google Sheets knowledge.
• Experience managing budgets and monitoring campaign delivery.
• Excellent communication skills and a client‑centric mindset.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented and comfortable solving problems independently.
• Curious, data‑driven, and eager to learn across multiple paid media channels.

Additional Information

• You'll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8 am and 6:30 pm with flexible working hours.
• Growth, Your Way: Accumulate one paid day each month (2 hours per week) for self‑development and access to Jellyfish Learn.
• Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers.
• We also provide £1 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers to support your transition back into work.
• Jellyfish will give preference to Employment Equity candidates in accordance with the company's Employment Equity Plan and its affirmative action measures.