Freelance Paid Media Manager in Remote

We're looking for an experienced Paid Media Specialist to join a busy and fast-growing agency team on a freelance basis.

You'll be supporting the team during key activation and planning periods, and working on well-known brands to shape paid media strategies.

You’ll play a hands-on role in both media planning and campaign activation across:

• Paid Social

• PPC

• Programmatic

From constructing detailed media laydowns to navigating complex ad platforms and launching high-performing campaigns, you’ll combine strategic thinking with meticulous execution.

You'll be responsible for:

• Planning and activating campaigns across multiple paid channels

• Managing and optimising client budgets responsibly to drive measurable performance

• Identifying and acting quickly on optimisation opportunities

• Reporting on performance in a clear, high-level format for senior stakeholders

• Sharing industry updates and insights

• Monitoring and reporting on fanbase growth, community engagement, and sentiment

• Leading paid activity for major clients with confidence and clarity

• Proven freelance experience in paid social, PPC, and programmatic

• Strong knowledge of campaign planning, activation, and performance optimisation

• A sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of performance metrics

• Confidence in presenting results and insights to senior stakeholders

• A passion for digital advertising in all its forms, with an appreciation for both performance and brand-building

• Up-to-date knowledge of evolving measurement approaches (including MMM and broader attribution models)

• A proactive, agile mindset - someone who spots opportunities and acts fast

• Remote working or onsite if locally based