Paid Media Specialist

Remuneration:	cost-to-company
Location:	Cape Town
Job level:	Mid/Senior
Type:	Permanent
Company:	Ad Talent Africa

Who we are

We are a cutting-edge online school dedicated to delivering flexible, accessible, and quality education to learners worldwide.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a results-driven paid media specialist to manage and optimise our digital advertising campaigns across multiple platforms. While our focus is on the education sector, this role welcomes candidates with a background in e-commerce or other high-performance industries who can craft data-driven strategies to maximise ROI and amplify brand visibility.

The ideal candidate is analytical, creative, and passionate about leveraging paid media to drive growth. You will work closely with the marketing and content teams to create, execute, and refine campaigns that engage diverse audiences and achieve measurable outcomes.

What you will do

Campaign management

Plan, launch, and optimise paid media campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Monitor campaign performance daily, ensuring alignment with KPIs like CTR, conversions, and ROAS.
Execute A/B testing on ad creatives, copy, and targeting to maximise efficiency.

Audience targeting and optimisation

Develop detailed audience personas and refine targeting strategies to ensure campaigns reach the right users.
Use retargeting, lookalike audiences, and custom segmentation to improve engagement and conversion rates.

Performance analysis

Analyse campaign data and generate actionable insights to guide optimisations.
Prepare detailed performance reports, highlighting successes, challenges, and recommendations.
Keep stakeholders informed of campaign progress and results in a clear, concise manner.

Collaboration

Work closely with creative teams to develop compelling ad visuals and copy.
Partner with the content team to ensure landing pages align with ad messaging and optimise conversion rates.

Staying current

Stay updated on industry trends, platform updates, and emerging ad technologies.
Experiment with new paid media strategies to stay ahead of competitors.

Required

Six or more years of experience managing paid media campaigns across major platforms (Google Ads, Meta Ads, etc.).
Proven track record of driving measurable results through paid advertising.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in tools like Google Analytics, Google Ads Manager, Facebook Business Manager, and Excel.
Experience with conversion tracking, pixel implementation, and attribution models.
Ability to craft data-driven strategies and manage budgets effectively.

Preferred

Experience in the education sector, e-commerce, or performance-driven industries.
Familiarity with programmatic advertising and remarketing strategies.
Basic understanding of SEO principles and their interplay with paid media.
Knowledge of landing page optimisation tools (e.g., Unbounce, Instapage) or CRO techniques.

Join us if you are a data-savvy, creative thinker who loves crafting and optimising paid media campaigns that deliver real results!

Posted on 17 Dec 08:47, Closing date 13 Jan