Senior Meta & TikTok Paid Media Lead (Remote)

Talent Shore

Cape Town

Hybrid

ZAR 480,000 - 720,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Performance-based bonuses
Remote work opportunities
Support for professional development
Collaborative and inclusive company culture

Job summary

A digital marketing agency based in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Paid Media Buyer to lead and optimise advertising campaigns on Meta and TikTok. The ideal candidate will bring 3–5 years of experience in paid media buying within the e-commerce sector, along with strong analytical skills and a creative mindset. This position also involves managing campaigns on additional platforms like Snapchat and Reddit, ensuring effective budget allocation and maximising ROI. Remote work opportunities, competitive salary, and professional development support are offered.

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of hands-on experience in paid media buying on Meta and TikTok within the e-commerce sector.
  • Proven record of achieving KPIs in paid media campaigns.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret data and optimise strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage comprehensive paid media strategies across Meta and TikTok.
  • Optimise campaigns for KPIs like ROAS, CPA, and CLTV.
  • Monitor and analyse campaign performance using Meta Ads Manager and Google Analytics.

Skills

Analytical skills
Creative thinking
Strong communication
Collaboration skills
Proficiency in Meta Ads Manager
Proficiency in TikTok Ads Manager
Understanding of organic social media strategies

Tools

Meta Ads Manager
TikTok Ads Manager
Google Analytics
Snapchat Ads Manager
X (Twitter) Ads
Reddit Ads
Basecamp
Teams
Slack
Canva
AdCreative.ai
TikTok's Symphony Creative Studios

Job description

A digital marketing agency based in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Paid Media Buyer to lead and optimise advertising campaigns on Meta and TikTok. The ideal candidate will bring 3–5 years of experience in paid media buying within the e-commerce sector, along with strong analytical skills and a creative mindset. This position also involves managing campaigns on additional platforms like Snapchat and Reddit, ensuring effective budget allocation and maximising ROI. Remote work opportunities, competitive salary, and professional development support are offered.
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