Paid Media Manager

<p>We’re partnering with an agency to find a Paid Media Manager, to support on a consumer tech brand, who can jump straight into a fast-paced, high-volume account during a busy planning period. <br> <br> You’ll take budgets and product priorities and turn them into smart, effective digital media plans across Meta, Google and display, helping drive retailer traffic. <br> <br> This role is ideal for someone who loves the planning side of paid media, is confident managing briefs end-to-end, and can work closely with creative to ensure smooth campaign delivery. If you're used to fast turnarounds and freelance environments, this one’s for you.<br> <br> <br> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Build and shape paid media plans across Meta, Google Ads and digital display <li>Recommend channel mix and budget allocation based on objectives and product focus <li>Brief creative teams on required assets, formats, dimensions and timelines <li>Manage approvals, sign-off processes and stakeholder communication <li>Support campaign delivery and coordinate cross-functional teams </ul> <br> <br> <strong>Skills & Experience</strong> <ul> <li>3-4+ years’ experience planning and/or managing digital & paid media activity <li>Strong understanding of Meta, Google Ads and digital display environments <li>Confident translating briefs into media plans and recommendations <li>Experience supporting retail-focused or multi-product accounts is beneficial <li>Highly organised, proactive and able to hit the ground running <li>Freelance-ready mindset: hands-on, adaptable and able to slot in quickly </ul> <p><br> <br> <br> <strong>Project Scope & Duration: </strong>4-6 weeks initially, with potential to extend into Q1 depending on upcoming briefs.<br> <br> <strong>Day Rate: </strong>£300–£350 per day.<br> <br> <strong>Location & Workplace Policy: </strong>London - 3 days per week in the office.<br> <br> <strong>IR35 Status: </strong>Outside IR35<br> <br> <br> Our freelance roles move quickly, so if you're interested in being considered for this opportunity, please submit your credentials and availability as soon as possible.<br> <br> Major Players are the UK’s leading marketing and creative talent agency, and over the last three decades we’ve consistently championed our people and communities. As a proud B Corp™, we are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the industries we service, creating impactful and sustainable change for our partners, candidates and employees.<br> We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law. For further information about our DE&I commitments, please visit: <u><a href="http://www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/" id="OWA87de2a31-6e8d-3a19-80e0-c5fbc187aebb">www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/</a></u></p>