Paid Media Manager

What it takes to be a Paid Media Manager at Launch

Ideally located in the Bristol area, you’ll work within a team of paid media specialists, reporting into an Account Director and deliver for clients on their paid media campaigns – focusing on Paid Search and Paid Social, but also Amazon and Programmatic.
Responsible for ensuring a high level customer service and best practice in PPC account management, you will be a role model for excellence within the agency. You’ll be deeply embedded in the latest digital media execution across paid channels, and educate and train your team on best-in-class implementation. You should have:
  • Excellent communication skills 

  • A desire to build on your knowledge

  • Great attention to detail

  • Analytical and strategic skills

  • Management experience

Key tasks and responsibilities

  • Defining paid media strategies to help clients achieve their KPIs

  • Setting up, building and executing paid media campaigns for a variety of clients

  • Managing and supporting a team of paid media specialists

  • Identifying opportunities to try new techniques or see greater success

  • Reporting on campaign performance to clients

  • Driving improvements across accounts

  • Staying up to date with the latest in digital marketing

  • Be a symbol of thought leadership, participating in blog writing, webinars, and events

Essential skills

  • 3+ years’ experience in a Partner agency offering paid media management

  • In-depth knowledge of paid media platforms – Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, etc

  • An understanding of wider marketing principles: understanding user journeys and how to influence them through paid campaigns, implementing effective marketing messaging at all stages of the funnel

  • A strong understanding of attribution models and the ability to guide clients on what works best for them as a business.

  • Some experience pitching paid media campaigns and helping grow revenue when the time has been right for the client

What we’ll offer you

Salary: £28,000-£35,000 dependent on experience. Part time also considered.

On top of your salary, you can also expect:

  • Work-Life balance – no leaving late, no overtime expected

  • Family ethos – we know life isn’t all about work 

  • Quarterly socials – we get the whole team together for some fun!

  • Company wide benefits scheme – enjoy perks along the way

  • To be encouraged to attend events – and speak at them too!

  • Continual development in a supportive environment

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – as well as an extra day off for August bank holiday and a lie in on your birthday!

What next?

  • Apply! Send a CV and cover letter to [email protected] 

  • Introduction – initial call or coffee

  • Getting to know each other – first interview and competency test

  • The finale – an interview with a senior member of the team

  • The job’s yours!