Paid Media Specialist

 

Recruiter:

Initiate International

Job Ref:

818411527

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

A leading digital company that uses innovative digital marketing channels have a GREAT job opportunity for a Paid Media Specialist in Johannesburg. If you have advanced experience in analytics, advanced tracking (regex, gclid matching for offline tracking, event tracking) AdWords and Facebook, keep reading! This job could be perfect for you!

The Paid Media Specialist will be responsible for all spending online which is self-managed. This currently entails search engines (google, bing, yahoo), display networks, gmail ads, facebook, twitter, linkedIn, doubleclick, programmatic, app nexus but is not limited to these.

Your key job responsibilities as the Paid Media Specialist in Johannesburg will include:

  • Make sure internal and external clients are happy
  • Make sure all reporting is accurate and on time
  • Find the latest channels, tools, tricks to grow profits
  • Keep the department certified and up to date with all the latest trends, tricks etc.
  • Understanding (in depth) of how all the platforms work
  • Handle internal and external communication with other departments and clients
  • Will be liaising with google, Facebook and all other partners that involve paid search or display type advertising
  • Will be required to compile reports and liaise with clients with the support of a team
  • You must be able to grow profits, make decisions, innovation (first to market), take accountability, and set up and manage paid campaigns across different platforms

Requirements for this Paid Media Specialist job in Johannesburg:

  • Must have at least 3-5 years’ experience
  • Must have advanced experience in analytics, advanced tracking; Adwords and Facebook
  • Must have general SEO knowledge
  • Must be able to set up and manage paid campaigns across different platforms
  • Ability to handle pressure and stress
  • Organised and able to work at a fast pace

If you meet the above requirements for this Paid Media Specialist job in Johannesburg, we would like to hear from you!

 


 

 

 

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