Join Mettlestate As A PAID MEDIA SPECIALIST

Role Overview

We are looking for a data-driven Paid Media Specialist tojoin our Johannesburg team. This role is responsible for the strategy,execution, optimisation, and reporting of paid digital campaigns acrossmultiple platforms.You will play a key role in driving user acquisition,campaign performance, and measurable growth across Mettlestate’s platform andbrand partnerships. This role requires someone who thrives on performancemetrics, understands digital audiences, and can turn data into actionableinsights.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan,execute, and manage paid media campaigns across Google Ads, Meta BusinessManager, and other digital platforms

  • Definecampaign objectives, target audiences, KPIs, and budget allocation

  • Continuously optimise campaigns to achieve performance targets (CPA, ROAS, CTR,CPL)

  • Adapt design style depending on project needs: from bold and gritty for esports to clean and modern for platform or UI work.

  • Use Google Analytics (GA4) to track user behaviour, attribution, and conversionperformance

  • Setup and manage tracking (pixels, events, conversion APIs)

  • Conduct A/B testing across creatives, copy, and landing pages

  • Compile weekly and monthly performance reports with clear insights and recommendations

  • Collaborate with creative, content, and sales teams to align campaign outputs

  • Manage budgets effectively to maximise ROI and prevent overspend

  • Support SEO initiatives through keyword insights and performance data

Requirements & Experience

  • 3–5 years’ hands-on experience in paid media or performance marketing

  • Proven experience managing campaigns across Google Ads and Meta Ads Manager

  • Strong understanding of campaign optimisation, conversion tracking, and attributionmodels

  • Experience working with GA4, reporting tools (Looker Studio, Power BI, or similar)

  • Ability to analyse data and translate it into actionable insights

  • Experience managing multiple campaigns and budgets simultaneously

  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Additional Platform Experience (Advantageous)

  • LinkedIn Ads (B2B campaigns)

  • TikTok Ads (short-form video and youth audiences)

  • X(Twitter) Ads

  • YouTube and video-based campaign optimisation

  • Twitch or gaming-related platforms

  • Programmatic/display platforms (e.g. DV360)

Qualifications

  • Relevant qualification in Marketing, Digital Media, or related field

  • Google Ads and/or Meta certifications are advantageous

  • Demonstrable campaign results (case studies or performancedata preferred)

What We’re Looking For

  • A performance-driven, analytical thinker

  • Someone who takes ownership of campaign results

  • Detail-oriented with strong execution skills

  • Proactive and always looking to optimise and improve

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

  • Passion or strong interest in gaming, esports, or youth culture

Why Join Mettlestate?

  • Work within South Africa’s leading esports and gaming ecosystem

  • Be part of high-impact campaigns, tournaments, and brand activations

  • Collaborative, energetic, and entrepreneurial team environment

  • Opportunity to directly influence platform growth and user acquisition

  • Career growth within a rapidly expanding company

  • Competitivere muneration aligned to experience

How to apply

Sendyour CV along with a short performance summary (highlighting campaign resultsor achievements) to business@mettlestate.com.

Why you might love it here

You can feel the passion in the room from intense gaming sessions and team strategy huddles, to high-energy events and epic digital campaigns. At Mettlestate, creativity isn’t boxed in. If you love gaming culture, want to push boundaries, and believe in building community through play, you’ll thrive here.

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