Paid Media Manager – Social and Search needed at Incubeta

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Job title : Paid Media Manager – Social and Search

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : December 02, 2024

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KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

IMPERATIVE

  • 3+ years in paid media management with a focus on social media and search platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Meta).
  • Strong experience in managing high-budget campaigns with a clear focus on ROI and performance metrics.
  • Extensive experience in optimizing cross-channel campaigns for video, mobile, and display advertising.
  • Ability to interpret GA4 data and leverage insights to optimize campaigns.
  • Technical troubleshooting skills related to buying platforms, with a focus on proactive solutions.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable strategy and reporting.
  • Exceptional client communication skills, with experience in presenting performance insights and recommendations..
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
  • Ability to work closely with senior team members to take direction with campaigns
  • Very diligent – staying on top of the details
  • Ability to succeed in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Strong organizational and time management skills

ADVANTAGE

  • Experience working within a media agency in a Junior or Mid Google Ads or Meta media management role.
  • Familiarity with Google Campaign Manager (CM), SSPs, and exchanges.
  • Expertise in affiliate marketing and lead generation campaigns.
  • Proficiency with Google Tag Manager 360 or other tag management platforms.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

  • Effective Technical Communicator: Able to distill complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Passion for Digital Marketing and Ad Tech: Strong interest in staying ahead of online advertising technology trends and platforms.
  • Autonomous and Resourceful: Proactive in identifying opportunities, solving problems, and taking ownership of tasks.
  • Self-Motivated and Driven: Demonstrates initiative, continuously seeks improvement, and remains committed to excellence.
  • Composure Under Pressure: Ability to stay calm and maintain performance standards in high-pressure situations.
  • Team Collaboration: Works effectively with colleagues and consultants, while also being able to take direction and align with broader strategy.
  • Knowledge Sharing: Actively contributes to the team’s growth by sharing insights, experiences, and expertise. This is great preparation to help you transition into a Senior role at a later stage.

TASKS

  • Strategic Campaign Setup: Conduct thorough research and implement strategies based on the guidance from country consultants and client goals.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external consultants, account managers, and clients to craft and execute media buying strategies.
  • Seamless Integration: Partner with the Data and analytics, SEO and Ad copy teams to ensure a seamless integration across all client campaign briefs and execution.
  • Technical Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues within the Campaign Manager platform, offering actionable solutions.
  • Cross-Platform Execution: Manage and execute campaigns across DSP platforms for desktop, mobile, and video, ensuring high-quality results.
  • Campaign Performance Analysis: Regularly assess campaign performance, offering optimization recommendations to ensure success.
  • Performance Monitoring: Continually review revenue, performance, and pacing metrics, ensuring campaigns meet established KPIs and revenue targets.
  • Holistic Data Analysis: Interpret campaign data across programmatic and other digital channels, providing clients with comprehensive performance overviews.
  • Cross-Channel Insights: Analyze how different digital channels (e.g., paid search, display, social) interact and influence overall campaign outcomes.
  • Proactive Growth: Continuously identify and pursue new opportunities within the programmatic advertising space.
  • Accurate Reporting: Ensure all media costs and revenues are accurately reported on a monthly basis.
  • Administrative Efficiency: Maintain up-to-date and precise campaign records, budgets, and media buying documentation.
  • Self-Development: Proactively pursue ongoing professional development, continually advancing knowledge in digital media and marketing trends.

Collaboration with Client Manager

  • Close daily collaboration with the Account Managers and Directors to understand client’s goals and needs, communicating campaign metrics and performance as needed
  • Campaign performance analysis and presentation to client lead internally and externally
  • First level of troubleshooting and triage on technical and performance related issues

KEY COMPETENCIES AND WORK ETHIC

  • Exceptional Communication: Clear, concise, and professional in all forms of communication, both written and verbal.
  • Mastery of Specialized Knowledge: Consistently updates and applies in-depth knowledge of digital marketing and media buying technologies.
  • Competence: Delivers on promises, reliably meets deadlines, and focuses on finding solutions, even when faced with challenges.
  • Positive Attitude and Accountability: Takes responsibility for actions and demonstrates integrity and honesty in all situations.
  • Respect and Emotional Intelligence: Shows respect for all colleagues and clients, demonstrating emotional intelligence by understanding others’ needs and emotions.
  • Team Spirit: Strong ability to build relationships, motivate team members, and maintain a positive, collaborative environment.
  • High Standards and Dedication: Consistently delivers high-quality work, displaying focus, organization, and attention to detail.
  • Adaptability Under Pressure: Thrives in fast-paced environments, remaining calm and effective under pressure.
  • Problem Solving: Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proactively finding solutions to complex challenges.
  • Independence and Initiative: Takes initiative and makes decisions independently within company guidelines, while being proactive in personal development and skill enhancement.
  • Continuous Learning: Displays an eagerness for knowledge, continuously learning from every situation to improve performance.
  • Constructive Collaboration: Contributes thoughtfully to decision-making processes and respects diverse viewpoints and inputs.
     

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