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    Paid Media Specialist

    Remuneration:negotiable basic salary 
    Benefits:Medical Aid and Birthday Bonus
    Location:Johannesburg, Bryanston
    Education level:Diploma
    Job level:Mid/Senior
    Job policy:Employment Equity position
    Type:Permanent
    Reference:#PaidMediaSpecialist
    Company:Wetpaint Advertising

    The Paid Media Specialist will be responsible for planning, executing, and optimising paid media campaigns across various platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure campaigns align with business goals, deliver strong ROI, and reach the right audience at the right time.
    Responsibilities:
    • Develop and execute comprehensive paid media strategies across platforms such as Google, Youtube, Tik Tok, X, Meta, and more.
    • Collaborate with the Marketing and Content teams to align paid campaigns with overall marketing objectives and messaging.
    • Conduct keyword research, ad copy creation, and landing page optimization to drive campaign effectiveness.
    • Set up, monitor, and optimise paid media campaigns to ensure they meet performance goals.
    • Analyse campaign data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for optimization.
    • Manage budgets, bidding strategies, and targeting to maximise campaign ROI.
    • Stay updated on industry trends and platform changes to implement best practices.
    • Collaborate with designers and copywriters to create engaging ad creatives.
    • Implement A/B testing strategies to improve ad performance and conversion rates.
    • Provide regular performance reports and insights to stakeholders.
    • Stay current with emerging paid media trends and technologies.
    Qualifications:
    • Five years of experience in paid media management or digital advertising.
    • Proficiency in platforms such as Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, LinkedIn Ads, etc.
    • Strong understanding of paid media strategies, tactics, and optimization techniques.
    • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret campaign data and make data-driven decisions.
    • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
    • Experience with A/B testing and conversion rate optimisation.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple campaigns and priorities simultaneously.
    • Certifications in relevant platforms (e.g., Google Ads certification) are a plus.
    • Familiarity with marketing analytics tools such as Google Analytics and HubSpot.
    Summary:
    If you're a results-oriented and analytical professional with a passion for driving impactful paid media campaigns, we encourage you to apply for the role of Paid Media Specialist.

    Posted on 16 Feb 14:45, Closing date 17 Apr

    Apply by email

    HR Department
    ujala@wetpaint.co.za

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