Paid Media Manager

Job Description What it takes to be a Paid Media Manager at Launch
Located in the Bristol or Exeter 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.

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
Ambition to create & deliver award winning client work Excellent communication skills, including having challenging conversations about campaign performance, not all tests go well after all

A desire to build on your knowledge and better yourself within the digital marketing world
What we’ll offer you
Salary: £28,000-£37,000 dependent on experience. Part time also considered.

On top of your salary, you can also expect:
A genuine work-life balance – no culture of leaving late, overtime or unachievable results
Time & support to develop yourself both professionally and personally
Family ethos – we know life isn’t all about work
Quarterly meet ups – we get the whole team together for some fun & learning!
Benefits including Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured which offers free counselling and wellness benefits for you and your close family
Attending industry events & conference – and if you want, speak at them too!
Continual development in a supportive environment, not just on paid media but wider skills like presentation, confidence, diversity & inclusion training. 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!
A birthday present bought from one of our fabulous clients or another local company
Parental leave including 12 weeks full maternity pay and 4 weeks fully paid paternity pay
5 days of rolling annual sick leave
People’s Pension Scheme
The ability to buy additional leave or take sabbaticals
Flexible working with Launch dedicated offices in Bristol & Exeter
Work abroad flexibility
Staff surveys & opportunities to contribute to our employee value proposition as we grow the team & culture at Launch

Launch is committed to creating a diverse environment. We recruit, employ, train, and promote regardless of race, religion, colour, origin, sex, disability, age.

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!