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Paid Social Media Expert

Paid Social Media Expert

Digital Silk - Growing Brands OnlineWorkFromHome, Western Cape, South Africa
11 days ago
Job description

We are first and foremost a great team full of ambitious and proactive individuals whose goal is to become the best professionals they can be and make Digital Silk a globally renowned digital agency.

Our quest for excellence has resulted in our company’s growth and continuous need for outstanding team members.

We are seeking a Paid Media Specialist with extensive experience in Meta and LinkedIn advertising to plan, build, and optimize paid campaigns that drive measurable business results for our clients.

You will play a key role in shaping digital strategy, executing impactful campaigns, and continuously improving performance through data analysis and insights.

Responsibilities

  • The ideal candidate must have in-depth, hands-on experience in both platforms as well as in-depth knowledge of audience targeting options.
  • Plan, set up, and optimize Meta (Facebook + Instagram) and LinkedIn ad campaigns across the full funnel - awareness, consideration, and conversion.
  • Create data-driven paid media strategies aligned with client goals.
  • Develop and test ad creatives, copy, and audience targeting to improve campaign performance.
  • Monitor and manage campaign budgets, pacing, and bidding strategies .
  • Implement tracking and analytics (Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, UTM parameters) and ensure accurate reporting.
  • Produce detailed performance reports with actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Participate in client calls and sales pitches , presenting campaign strategies and results.
  • Collaborate with the design, content, and strategy teams to deliver cohesive campaigns.
  • Continuously stay ahead of platform updates, trends, and best practices in paid social media.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in paid media, with a strong focus on Meta and LinkedIn advertising .
  • Agency experience is highly preferred.
  • Proven track record in managing lead generation and conversion-focused campaigns .
  • Deep understanding of campaign structures, audience segmentation, bidding strategies, and optimization techniques on both Meta and LinkedIn.
  • Experience with tracking setup , A / B testing , and data analysis .
  • Excellent English communication and presentation skills.
  • Confident working client-facing and able to explain complex data in clear, actionable terms.
  • Hands-on experience with analytics tools (Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager).
  • Must be available to work 8am–5pm EST (with breaks), as our clients are based in the US.
  • What We Offer

  • A work culture focused on growth, teamwork, and excellence.
  • Competitive pay, salary growth, and bonuses.
  • Equity ownership - share in profit upon company sale!
  • Challenging projects and the opportunity to work with top-tier team members and clients.
  • Work-from-home flexibility.
  • 4 weeks paid time off.
  • Recruitment Steps

  • Send back answers + CV.
  • Have a short call with our Recruitment team.
  • Interview with our CMO.
  • Receive feedback.
  • We kindly ask for your CV and all correspondence to be in English.

    Job Details

  • Seniority level : Associate
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job function : Marketing and Advertising
  • Industries : Advertising Services, Marketing Services, and Design Services
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