Paid Media Executive

Zeal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital marketing agency in Leeds is looking for a Paid Media Executive to manage and optimize paid campaigns across platforms like Google Ads and Meta Ads. The ideal candidate will have over a year of experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach to client relationships. This role offers hybrid working, flexibility, and support for personal growth.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Flexitime

Work From Anywhere days

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience managing paid media accounts, especially in paid social.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Hands-on and proactive approach to achieving client goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise paid campaigns across various platforms.
• Analyse data and create actionable reports for clients.
• Build relationships and communicate proactively with clients.

Skills

Paid media management

Analytical mindset

Client relationship building

Adaptability

Communication skills

Tools

Google Ads

Meta Ads

Job description

We’re looking for a Paid Media Executive to join our growing team at Zeal. If you love all things paid media, thrive on driving results, and want to work in a supportive, ambitious, and collaborative agency — this could be the perfect role for you.

As a key member of our Client Performance team, you’ll manage and optimise paid campaigns across platforms including Meta, TikTok, Google Ads, Microsoft Ads and streaming media.

You’ll be hands‑on with delivery, reporting, and client relationships — helping our clients grow, while levelling up your own skills in a fast‑moving, supportive environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Working closely with our Paid Media Managers to deliver best-in-class paid media campaigns.
• Helping manage budgets, spends, bids and optimisations across multiple platforms.
• Analysing data and creating thoughtful, actionable reports for client presentations and meetings.
• Running audits, prospective client analysis, and supporting new business pitches.
• Building relationships and communicating with clients — being proactive, approachable, and results‑driven.
• Collaborating with the wider Zeal team to deliver integrated, joined‑up campaigns.
• Tracking activity using a variety of tools and reports and keeping on top of industry trends.

What we’re looking for

• 1+ years’ experience managing paid media accounts (we’re especially keen on paid social).
• A working knowledge of Google Ads and Meta Ads platforms.
• Experience working with client budgets and delivering against multiple KPIs.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt quickly, make smart decisions, and deliver results.
• Excellent communication skills, able to build great relationships with both colleagues and clients.
• Hands‑on, proactive approach with a real understanding of client goals and how to achieve them.
• A good grasp of the wider digital marketing industry and performance marketing landscape.

Interested?

We’re a Leeds‑based digital agency with a simple mission: to make digital feel human. That means no jargon, no egos — just brilliant people doing great work and enjoying the ride together.

At Zeal, you’ll find an open, supportive culture where your ideas are valued and your growth matters. You’ll work on exciting projects with ambitious clients, surrounded by a team that’s passionate about making a difference.

• Hybrid working (Leeds HQ 3 days a week, WFH option on Mondays & Fridays).
• Flexitime — with core hours of 10am–3pm.
• Private medical insurance & wellbeing support
• “Work From Anywhere” days to use each year.
• Zeal Bucket List: to fuel your personal growth outside of work.
• Regular socials and celebrations.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.

If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you. Send us your CV, a covering letter introducing yourself, and let’s chat!

Note to recruiters: We’re not currently looking for any assistance with fulfilling this role. Thanks for your interest though.

Why work at Zeal?

Check out our Careers page and search for #LifeAtZeal on the usual social channels to see what we’re all about!