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Paid Media Specialist

South Africa

Our client, a cutting-edge creative agency known for delivering award-winning advertising and branded content, is currently seeking a Media Buyer and Strategist to enhance their team. This role is crucial for someone with a robust background in trade desk operations and omnichannel paid media strategies. The ideal candidate will have managed substantial ad budgets, demonstrating expertise in deploying at least $20K monthly towards impactful advertising campaigns. This position requires a keen eye for competitor research and analysis, coupled with the ability to analyze ad performance and make strategic pivots to optimize results. Excellent spoken English and a deep understanding of marketing principles are essential to communicate effectively and drive campaign success.

Location: Fully-Remote (Work from Home), 9 AM - 5 PM EST

Key Responsibilities:

  • Trade Desk Management: Oversee operations on trade desks, ensuring efficient execution of digital advertising campaigns.

  • Omnichannel Paid Media Strategies: Develop and implement paid media strategies across multiple channels to maximize ad reach and impact.

  • Budget Management: Manage a minimum of $20K in monthly ad spend, allocating resources effectively to achieve campaign objectives.

  • Competitor Research: Conduct thorough research and analysis of competitors' advertising strategies to identify opportunities and threats.

  • Ad Performance Analysis: Regularly analyze ad performance data, making informed decisions to pivot strategies as needed for optimization.

  • Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with the marketing team and external partners, sharing insights and strategies to ensure cohesive campaign execution.


What Success Looks Like:

  • Strategic Impact: Your work significantly increases campaign efficiency and effectiveness, as evidenced by performance metrics and ROI.

  • Budget Mastery: Demonstrated ability to manage and optimize substantial ad budgets, leading to measurable success in campaign goals.

  • Informed Decision-Making: Your competitor research and ad performance analysis inform strategic pivots that enhance overall campaign results.

  • Effective Collaboration: Your excellent communication skills facilitate productive collaboration within the team and with external partners.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as a Media Buyer and Strategist, with hands-on experience managing trade desks.

  • Strong background in omnichannel paid media campaigns, with a history of handling significant ad budgets.

  • Expertise in competitor research, ad performance analysis, and strategic adaptation to optimize campaign results.

  • Excellent spoken English and comprehensive marketing knowledge to effectively communicate strategies and insights.

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, driving forward multiple campaigns simultaneously.

This opportunity is ideal for a Media Buyer and Strategist ready to leverage their expertise in a vibrant creative agency setting. If you're passionate about driving advertising success through strategic insight and effective budget management, we encourage you to apply.

Application Process:

To be considered for this role these steps need to be followed:

  • Fill in the application form

  • Record a video showcasing your skill sets

Apply

Job Profile

Regions

Africa

Countries

South Africa

Benefits/Perks

Flexible hours Fully remote

Tasks
  • Analyze ad performance
  • Collaborate with marketing team
  • Conduct competitor research
  • Develop paid media strategies
  • Manage ad budgets
  • Oversee trade desk operations
Skills

Ad performance analysis Budget management Communication Competitor Research Digital Advertising Marketing principles Omnichannel paid media strategies Trade desk operations

Timezones

Africa/Johannesburg UTC+2 UTC-5