Remote Director of Paid Media & Growth

Blacksmith Agency LLC; Klerksdorp; Remote; ZAR 1,975,000 - 3,127,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency LLC is seeking a Director of Paid Media to lead the PPC and SEO teams. You will set strategy, governance, and client-facing accountability, while the strategists execute campaigns.

This management seat requires 7+ years in paid media and SEO, deep knowledge of Google Ads, GA4, Meta, Microsoft Ads, and a track record of turning around at least one major account. You will hire, mentor and drive department delivery.

Qualifications

• 7+ years across paid media and SEO.
• Experience owning accounts and driving strategy.
• Comfortable being the client-facing owner when accounts underperform.
• Agency experience carrying many accounts.

Responsibilities

• Own channel strategy and budget allocation as accounts scale.
• Set quality standards and reviews for the team.
• Ensure honest reporting and GA4 accuracy.
• Lead hiring for the department and conduct first-round interviews.
• Partner with sales to articulate deliverables.

Skills

Paid media

SEO

Client-facing ownership

Account strategy

Tools

Google Ads

GA4

Search Console

Meta Ads

Microsoft Advertising

Job description

Blacksmith Agency LLC is seeking a Director of Paid Media to lead the PPC and SEO teams. You will set strategy, governance, and client-facing accountability, while the strategists execute campaigns.

This management seat requires 7+ years in paid media and SEO, deep knowledge of Google Ads, GA4, Meta, Microsoft Ads, and a track record of turning around at least one major account. You will hire, mentor and drive department delivery.