Paid Media Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
As a Paid Media Manager at our rapidly growing social agency, you'll be responsible for managing and optimising paid campaigns across a range of social platforms.
As a social media native with a proven track record in paid media management and PPC, you'll have a deep understanding of the platforms and an ability to speak the language of our target audiences. You’ll also be a data-driven problem-solver who can analyse and interpret metrics to optimise campaigns and set objectives.
This role is an opportunity to be a key player and influence the trajectory of a business that’s ready to scale. We want to enable you to develop your skills in a fast-paced and ever-changing industry, with opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
Our strong client base and great reputation will give you an excellent opportunity to build your portfolio and gain valuable industry experience. Additionally, working with a growing agency guarantees that you will be able to gain experience with a diverse range of projects and clients.
What you'll do.
- Develop and execute strategic marketing campaigns for global clients across multiple platforms – primarily social with the option of paid search depending on experience.
- Manage all aspects of campaign configuration, launch, and ongoing optimisation – including strategy, setup, monitoring, and day-to-day budget management.
- Troubleshoot, problem-solve, and find creative solutions to client-specific needs.
- Assist the creative team with ad creation through research, ideation and strategic direction.
- Identify optimisation opportunities.
- Ensure campaigns are meeting clearly defined objectives.
- Create and deliver meaningful analytics and reporting to monitor and show progress.
- Maintain knowledge of industry best practices, trends, and new technologies
Requirements.
- Practical experience working on successful paid social media campaigns.
- Quantitative ability and understanding of digital media analytics, i.e. how to set up and report on relevant metrics.
- Demonstrable experience developing creative strategies relevant to social media advertising.
- Understanding of past and current digital marketing and technology trends.
The good stuff.
- The opportunity to be an early, key player and shape the future of an ambitious business with its sights set on growth.
- A hybrid-working approach. Our office is in Glasgow, but we offer hybrid working. This role also has the option to be full-time or part-time.
- £250 yearly education allowance. We’ll provide you with £250 annually to learn absolutely anything - it doesn’t need to relate to social media. Whether it's learning to play the guitar or knitting a jumper.
- A brand new Macbook.
Salary.
- £22,000 - £25,000 per year DOE
How to apply.
We're using Willo to shortlist applications. You can apply via the link below:
https://app.willotalent.com/invite/RGgqm5/
We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you have any questions or accessibility requirements, please get in touch.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Freelance
Part-time hours: 35 per week
Salary: £22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Experience:
- Paid Social: 1 year (required)
- PPC Campaign Management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in GLASGOW
Application deadline: 28/02/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Paid Media Manager roles across Shaka Social's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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