Paid Media Specialist

Times One Hundred; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in South Africa seeks a Paid Media Specialist to own paid media strategies and engage vast audiences. You will design and optimize campaigns on various platforms while collaborating with clients and the media team. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in agency settings, strong communication skills, and innovation in advertising practices.

Benefits

Medical Aid contribution

Retirement contribution

33 days of leave annually

Equipment provided for remote work

Qualifications

• 3+ years of agency experience in paid social and search advertising.
• Strategic and hands-on with the ability to influence behavior.
• Excellent communication skills and agility in managing multiple clients.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of paid media strategies and production.
• Design, manage, optimise, and scale ad campaigns.
• Craft ad copy and manage tracking.

Skills

Paid social advertising

Search advertising

Client communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Tools

Google Ads

Meta Ads

TikTok

Snapchat

Google Tag Manager

Google Analytics

Supermetrics / DataSlayer

Job description

About UsTimes One Hundred is afully remotemarketing agency that turns sharp strategy into real world growth.

Our campaigns have added tens of millions of pounds in revenue for a broad mix of clients, from platinum selling artists and bestselling authors to publishers, fintech, property firms, leisure and high-growth start-ups.We keep things lean with fewer meetings, clearer comms and rapid experimentation that lets data lead the way.

We're a small, close-knit team that likes to learn from one another and celebrate wins (big and small) on Slack.

If you value bold goals, straight talk and work that makes a measurable impact, you'll feel right at home here.Description — What You'll Be DoingAs aPaid Media Specialist, you will thrive in reaching and engaging vast audiences through innovative advertising.

You'll have the autonomy to build and test your ideas, with the opportunity to become a defining force in paid media best practices.

Key responsibilities

• Full ownership of paid media strategies and production on accounts across entertainment, e-commerce, and more.
• Design, manage, optimise, and scale ad campaigns across various channels on platforms like Google Ads, Meta Ads, TikTok, Snapchat, and emerging channels.
• Devise full strategies that support the client's key objectives and measurement model.
• Taking the lead on client comms and calls, confidently conveying the value we're adding.
• Collaborate with the paid media team and client account manager for business growth and audience development.
• Craft ad copy, collaborate on creative requirements, and manage tracking.
• Analyse data for insights and opportunities, proposing ad budget allocations.
• Document processes and train colleagues on successful processes.

About You

• You have 3+ years of agency experience in paid social and search advertising, with a passion for excellence and innovation.
• You're strategic and hands-on, able to influence behaviour and drive results at scale.
• You're adept at managing multiple clients and projects, demonstrating agility and a proactive problem solving mindset.
• You possess excellent communication skills, can provide clear reporting, and are committed to continuous learning to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Experience with Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Supermetrics / DataSlayer, conversion tracking, and pixel implementation is a plus.
• Reside (and can legally work) anywhere in South Africa with reliable internet.

What you get

Salary : R R per month before taxes

• Medical Aid : We'll contribute up to R / month on top of your salary
• Retirement / GAP top-up : We'll contribute R / month on top of your salary
• Leave : 33 days per year (SA and UK public holidays included).

Working Hours :

Monday - Friday 9am-5.30pm GMT / BST

Equipment : We'll provide a MacBook Air and anything else you need to work from home.

Join UsWe're an amazing team that supports, challenges, and grows together.

If you're ready to make a difference and work on projects that impact millions, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career at Times One Hundred.