Paid Social Analyst

Jellyfish; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global digital marketing agency is seeking a digital media specialist to manage paid campaigns on platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. The ideal candidate will have experience optimizing paid ads and will excel at data management. Responsibilities include producing client reports, improving campaign results, and collaborating with Client Management teams. The role also offers a flexible work environment, opportunities for self-development, and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Flexible working hours

Paid leave for caregivers

Support for self-development courses

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience activating and optimizing paid campaigns.
• Ability to maintain complex spreadsheets and process large amounts of data.
• Strong adaptability in navigating unforeseen challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage paid digital media campaigns on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Pinterest.
• Identify and improve poor campaign implementations.
• Produce reports for clients.
• Support Client Management teams in campaign implementation.

Skills

Experience with Meta, TikTok, Pinterest ads

Data analysis and management

Adaptability to changing strategies

Client relationship development

Tools

Excel

Job description

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

Reporting to the Paid Social Director, you will create impact within our Paid Media Capability. We take pride in our global client portfolio and our proprietary technology setting us apart in the industry.

You’ll contribute to the daily management of digital media paid social campaigns for some of our main clients, focusing on revenue and profit growth and managing within budget goals.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Manage paid digital media campaigns on several social networks—Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Pinterest—focusing on profit growth and meeting budget goals.
• Identify poor implementations and areas of opportunity to improve campaign results.
• Help with validation and audits on campaigns of the same team.
• Produce reports for the client.
• Work with internal Client Management teams to support the smooth implementation of work and shadow meetings with the client.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience activating and optimising paid campaigns in either Meta, TikTok or Pinterest ads.
• You can maintain complex spreadsheets, in Excel for example, and can process large amounts of data.
• You’re good at adapting strategies and plans to navigate unforeseen circumstances.
• You embrace challenges as opportunities and seek feedback to enhance your skills.
• You'll love getting to know your clients, developing long‑lasting relationships and adding value to their business.

Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

💰 Reward: 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 8am and 6:30pm 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 £1000 (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 Affitative Action measures.”

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