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Paid Social Executive

full-time•Johannesburg

Summary

Location

Johannesburg

Type

full-time

Experience

0-2 years

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About this role

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

Reporting to the Paid Social Director, you will create impact within our Paid Media Capability. We take pride in our global client portfolio and our proprietary technology setting us apart in the industry.

You'll contribute to the daily management of digital media paid social campaigns for some of our main clients, focusing on revenue and profit growth and managing within budget goals.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Manage paid digital media campaigns on several social networks—Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Pinterest—focusing on profit growth and meeting budget goals.

  • Identify poor implementations and areas of opportunity to improve campaign results.

  • Help with validation and audits on campaigns of the same team.

  • Produce reports for the client.

  • Work with internal Client Management teams to support the smooth implementation of work and shadow meetings with the client.

Qualifications:

  • At least 1 year of experience activating and optimising paid campaigns in either Meta, TikTok or Pinterest ads.

  • You can maintain complex spreadsheets, in Excel for example, and can process large amounts of data.

  • You're good at adapting strategies and plans to navigate unforeseen circumstances.

  • You embrace challenges as opportunities and seek feedback to enhance your skills.

  • You'll love getting to know your clients, developing long-lasting relationships and adding value to their business

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 Jellyfish Learn.

👪 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.

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

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].

What you'll do

  • You will manage paid digital media campaigns on social networks, focusing on profit growth and budget goals. Additionally, you will identify areas for improvement and produce reports for clients.

About Jellyfish

Jellyfish | Move Faster. Smarter. Together. We’re an integrated global digital marketing business, reinventing marketing for progressive brands. Powered by human genius, cutting-edge tech and Generative AI, we create campaigns that move at the speed of digital. #MoveFaster #MoveSmarter #MoveTogether

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