Senior Director, Paid Media Activation Lead

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

Reporting to VP, Paid Media you will connect our Paid Media channel leads at the account level to drive consistency in media operations, technology adoption and reporting outputs. We take pride in working with some of the biggest brands and as Google's global partner, we provide the right technology, strategy and training , setting us apart in the industry.

You'll contribute to our global Paid Media team consisting team members with expertise in all forms of Paid Media campaigns including Programmatic, Search, Social, Connected TV (CTV), Digital Out of Home (DOOH). At Jellyfish, we are committed to encouraging professional growth.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Provide support and collaborate with local and international teams
• Collaborate with our Paid Media channel directors (across Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic, Retail Media etc) on a global enterprise account to drive performance growth.
• Collaborate with Media Strategy, Planning and Investment Analytics teams to up-level our Paid Media strategies, reporting and insights, planning and testing / learning agendas.
• Nurture positive, collaborative working relationships with clients, colleagues and third-party suppliers
• Oversee a portfolio of digital campaigns and provide guidance and recommendations to paid media practitioners to exceed client expectations and Indicators.
• Manage the production and quality and presentation of client-facing reports, studies and presentations to Jellyfish brand standards
• Collaborate with Media Strategy and Client Management teams to lead solutions for our clients
• Achieve continuous improvement by assessing Jellyfish's working relationships, practices and methods
• Support our culture including following established ethical and brand standards
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of Jellyfish's marketplace and the digital landscape, with emphasis on all new formats, technical solutions, and projects.

Qualifications

• 8 years' experience in digital marketing paid media management
• Proficiency in using technologies and processes involved in running paid media campaigns
• Industry-recognised certifications for major Paid Media platforms (Google, Meta, Amazon)
• Proficiency in English communication skills
• Structured working habits , with the ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritise tasks
• Experience leading paid media department together with fellow Directors and VPs, ensuring that their individual performance is acceptable, and resulting in the achievement of team goals.
• You will take ownership for the paid media team's development needs, ensuring that each team member has a training and personal development plan with regular feedback sessions
• You will ensure that the performance and conduct of the paid media team is following Jellyfish business procedures.
• You will set example in behavior, attitude and results.
• Uphold our position and integrity at all time.
• Openness, and directness; help give and receive constructive feedback
• Client-centric - You'll love getting to know your clients, developing long-lasting relationships and adding value to their business.
• Process Improvement - You seek and implement solutions to improve processes and automate.
• 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.
• Growth Oriented Mindset - You embrace challenges as opportunities and seek feedback to enhance your skills.

Note: We emphasize skills, expertise and behavioral 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 receive a loyalty salary increase on your Jellyfish anniversary, in addition to our company-wide annual bonus.

💫 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: Grow your career with one paid day each month 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.

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