Paid Media Executive

Job title: Paid Media Executive
Location: Bristol (BS1 4HX), hybrid working

Take your paid media career to the next level, managing seven-figure budgets and global campaigns. You’ll build and optimise campaigns across Search, Social and Programmatic, develop international channel expertise and grow into a true cross-channel performance specialist.

About Hybrid:

Hybrid is an award-winning global marketing agency specialising in higher education. With six offices worldwide and more than 16 years of experience, we’ve launched successful campaigns with universities and education brands across the globe.

Today, we’re a leading name in the sector, with a strong share of the university market and over 40% year-on-year growth. As part of EAB, we’re continuing to build on that success, expanding our digital solutions and capabilities to offer even more to the education sector.

What you’ll do:

· Build and launch high-performing paid media campaigns

· Manage campaigns across Search, Social & Programmatic

· Optimise campaigns to improve performance

· Track KPIs and analyse campaign data

· Turn data into clear insights and recommendations

· Produce client reports and competitor analysis

· Support wider cross-channel media strategy

What we’re looking for:

· Hands-on Google Ads & Meta Ads experience

· Strong analytical and data skills

· Strong Excel skills

· Ability to spot trends and opportunities in data

· Passion for paid media and digital marketing

· Strong work ethic and attention to detail

· Collaborative, team-focused approach

What’s in it for you:

• Central Bristol location - just off King Street and a 10-minute walk from Temple Meads
• Christmas shutdown - enjoy time off between Christmas and New Year
• £25 monthly wellbeing allowance - towards your physical or mental wellbeing
• Holiday flexibility - carry over up to three unused days each year
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Health and wellbeing - access mental health support via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and a free subscription to the Calm app
• Investing in your development – a dedicated annual allowance of learning hours, regular training sessions and support from our in-house Director of Learning & Performance to help you develop and progress
• Time to celebrate – Annual Summer and Christmas parties and regular team away days
• Office perks – free weekly breakfast and fresh fruit
• Commuter-friendly facilities – secure bike storage, showers and changing facilities on-site

The Hybrid difference:

We don’t just run campaigns; we create work that makes a difference.

Our people are at the heart of that. At Hybrid, you’ll work alongside smart, supportive colleagues who value different perspectives, encourage new ideas and give you the space to do your best work. You’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects for leading education brands, while continuing to develop your skills and experience.

Hybrid Media is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives, stronger creativity, and better outcomes for our people and our clients.

If you’re excited about this role but feel you don’t meet every single requirement, please apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol BS1 4HX