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Paid Search Associate

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Job Description - Paid Search Associate

Company Description

At Jellyfish, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative, varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Job Description

We are looking for a Paid search enthusiast with a desire to continue their pursuit of a career in digital marketing. You will be reporting to the Senior Paid Search Director. We're looking for someone with some prior paid search experience at agency or client-side that's driven, keen to learn and excited about making a difference to clients and those around you. We're looking for a data geek; someone who turns numbers into stories, and stories into results. We're not looking for perfection, but someone that strives for perfection and pulls out all the stops to learn, improve and grow

Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Day to day management of digital media paid search campaigns, focusing on revenue and profit growth and managing within budget goals
  • Basic to advanced implementation of campaigns on the different search engines networks in addition to performing or assisting in validation / audits on campaigns of the same team
  • Analysing the performance of campaigns and identifying strategic opportunities, facilitating change in order to exceed client expectations and KPIs.
  • Measurement expertise on their platforms to identify poor implementations as well as areas of opportunity to improve campaign results.
  • Working closely with internal & Client Service teams to assist in the smooth implementation of work
  • Working closely with Paid Search Directors to develop and execute paid search strategies

Qualifications

Minimum of one year experience managing paid search accounts

Certifications within Google Ads (Search, shopping, display, video)

PMax knowledge

Desirable SA360, Apps ( ACE & ACI) GA4, Appsflyer

A passion for digital marketing

  • Analytics & Reporting - You'll be a whizz at using data and market insights to inform decisions and develop business strategies.
  • Process Improvement - You seek and implement solutions to streamline and automate processes.
  • Team Collaboration - You'll be great at collaborating with team members to achieve common goals, valuing and respecting diverse contributions.
  • Problem Solving - When faced with a problem, you collaborate with the appropriate people to evaluate different options find practical solutions.

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.

💰 Reward: You'll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme

💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

📈 Growth, Your Way: Accumulate one paid day each month (2 hours per week) for self-development and access to LinkedIn Learning with unlimited online courses

👪 Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers. We also provide £1000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers to support your transition back into work.

Unfortunately, there has been an increase in fake recruiters impersonating Jellyfish and unlawfully using our brand name. If you are unsure if an email with a job offer you have received is genuinely from Jellyfish, or if you suspect any fraudulent activity, please report it to [email protected].

“Jellyfish will give preference to Employment Equity candidates in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Plan and it’s Affirmative Action measures.”

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