Senior Paid Media Manager

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Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Paid Media Manager to join our global Paid Media team. At Jellyfish, our Paid Media department brings together specialists across Search, Social, Programmatic, and other digital channels to deliver impactful, data-driven campaigns for our clients.

Reporting to our Paid Media Director, you will take ownership of paid media campaign performance for one of our key clients, with a strong focus on Google Ads, particularly Performance Max and Search.

This is a highly client-facing role where you will analyze campaign results, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide strategic recommendations to optimize media investment and achieve client objectives and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize paid media campaigns across multiple platforms, with a primary focus on Google Ads (Performance Max and Search).

• Analyze campaign performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and proactively recommend data-driven optimizations to achieve and exceed client KPIs.

• Develop and implement performance-driven paid media strategies aligned with client objectives, budgets, and business priorities.

• Lead client-facing meetings and performance reviews, presenting campaign results, actionable insights, and strategic recommendations.

• Build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and media partners, acting as a trusted advisor on paid media performance.

• Collaborate with local and international teams, including Media Strategy and Client Management, to ensure effective campaign execution.

• Oversee client-facing reports and presentations, ensuring clear communication of campaign performance, insights, and recommendations.

• Monitor campaign budgets, media efficiency, and KPIs, ensuring continuous improvement and effective allocation of media investment.

• Share best practices and provide guidance to paid media practitioners while staying up to date with industry trends, platform developments, and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English, with strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

• 5+ years of experience in digital marketing and paid media management, with a strong focus on performance marketing.

• Advanced hands-on experience with Google Ads, particularly Performance Max and Search, including campaign optimization, performance analysis, and budget management.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate campaign data into actionable recommendations and measurable results.

• Proven experience in client-facing roles, confidently presenting results, leading performance discussions, and providing strategic recommendations.

• Strong understanding of performance marketing KPIs, including ROAS, CPA, CPC, conversions, and other relevant business metrics.

• Knowledge of other paid media platforms, including DV360, CM360, Meta Ads Manager, and TikTok Ads.

• Google Ads certifications, particularly in Search, and familiarity with Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides, Docs).

• Experience working with clients in the automotive industry or other fast-paced, performance-driven environments is a plus.

Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

👪 Family Support: We have an extended maternity leave of 6 months in total.

💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days.

📈 Growth, Your Way: Accumulate one paid day each month (2 hours per week) for self-development and access to Jellyfish Learn.

🏥 Health Insurance: We provide a private health insurance policy that includes visual and dental plan coverage.

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