Paid Media Specialist

Hunterlodge Advertising; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 744,000 - 1,074,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

CPD programme

Job summary

Hunterlodge Advertising, a UK-based full-service agency, is expanding its media team and hiring a Paid Media Executive to work remotely from South Africa. The role covers Paid Search, Paid Social, and Programmatic campaigns with ownership of implementation, optimisation, and reporting.

Opportunities exist to present performance to clients and contribute to strategic decisions. The team emphasises professional growth, continuous learning, and a profit-share bonus scheme, along with a strong CPD

Qualifications

• 1–2 years managing Paid Search and/or Paid Social campaigns.
• Proficient in Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager.
• Strong analytics and reporting using GA and other tools.
• Ability to implement and optimise campaigns to meet goals.
• Confident in presenting results to clients.
• Experience with Programmatic platforms and tagging tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and optimise Paid Search, Paid Social, and Programmatic campaigns.
• Oversee full adops responsibilities including setup, monitoring, and reporting.
• Test and refine campaigns to improve KPIs and ROI.
• Present results, insights, and recommendations to clients.
• Generate regular performance reports with data-driven insights.
• Drive testing and optimisation initiatives across campaigns.

Skills

Paid Search

Paid Social

Campaign optimisation

Analytics & reporting

Client presentation

GTM implementation

AI tools knowledge

Tools

Google Ads

Meta Ads Manager

LinkedIn Campaign Manager

Google Analytics

Programmatic platforms

Google Tag Manager

Job description

About Us Hunterlodge is a UK-based full-service agency with an exciting, fast-growing portfolio of clients. Due to a series of recent client wins, we are expanding our media team and are looking for a talented Paid Media Executive to join us remotely from South Africa. If you’re passionate about advertising effectiveness, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to grow with a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

Role Overview

As a Paid Media Executive, you will play a vital role in running biddable paid media campaigns across Paid Search, Paid Social, and (ideally) Programmatic platforms. You will take ownership of campaign implementation, optimisation, and reporting, ensuring client objectives are exceeded. The role also includes opportunities to present campaign performance and insights directly to clients.

At Hunterlodge, you’ll join a team that prioritises professional growth, continuous learning, and delivering impactful results. As part of our team, you’ll also benefit from our profit-share bonus scheme and our relentless commitment to Continuous Professional Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Campaign Management: Plan, implement, and optimise Paid Search, Paid Social, and (if applicable) Programmatic campaigns.
• Ad Operations: Oversee full adops responsibilities including set-up, monitoring, and reporting.
• Performance Optimisation: Test and refine campaigns to improve KPIs, ensuring maximum ROI for clients.
• Client Interaction: Present campaign results, insights, and recommendations to clients in an articulate and confident manner.
• Performance Reporting: Generate regular performance reports using data-driven insights to demonstrate value and inform strategic decisions.
• Innovation and Testing: Drive testing and optimisation initiatives across campaigns to enhance performance and efficiency.

Skills and Experience

• At least 1-2 years of experience managing Paid Search and/or Paid Social campaigns.
• Proficiency in platforms such as Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, and LinkedIn Campaign Manager.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with experience using Google Analytics and other measurement tools.
• Ability to implement and optimise campaigns to meet performance goals.
• Confidence in presenting results and insights to clients.
• Experience with Programmatic advertising platforms.
• Understanding of tracking tools, tagging, and ad verification technologies.
• Experience with GTM (Google Tag Manager).
• Experience with AI tools and technologies.
• Google Ads or Meta certifications.

What We’re Looking For

• A passion for advertising effectiveness and a results-driven mindset.
• A proactive, ambitious individual with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A team player who can also work independently in a fully remote setting.
• Adaptability and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Fully remote role, working from South Africa.
• Comprehensive Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme to enhance your skills and career progression.
• Opportunity to work with a leading UK agency and a diverse portfolio of clients.
• A supportive, dynamic team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.