Paid Social Specialist

Hollywoodbets
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 4 months ago
Full-time Marketing & Sales
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Job Description

Skill Set

  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills, with the ability to write compelling ad copy & reports
  • Strong analytical skills & attention to detail, with the ability to interpret data & draw actionable insights
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment & manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Creative mindset & obsession for digital marketing

Responsibilities

  • Develop & execute paid advertising campaigns on all Hollywoodbets social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube & Snapchat. 
  • Monitor & optimize campaigns to improve performance & achieve KPIs, such as but not limited to -ROAS, CPC, CTR, & CPAs. 
  • Regular A/B testing & reporting on findings. 
  • Conduct audience research & segmentation to target the right audience with the right message – including audience creation      e.g. custom & lookalikes. 
  • Initiate required audience tracking for all ad accounts when necessary. 
  • Create effective digital funnels that acquire, remarket & retain customers.
  • Create & manage ad creatives, including copy, images, videos, & l&ing pages
  • Collaborate with internal teams, such as product & design, to ensure alignment & consistency in messaging.
  • Work closely with the Social Media Manager to ensure alignment of strategies 
  • Analyze campaign data & provide regular (weekly, annual & quarterly) reports on performance & insights to the Social Media      Manager. 
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, features, & best practices in social media advertising

Qualifications

  • Matric
  • Diploma/Degree (Preferred)
  • Valid driver’s license (Advantageous)
  • Overtime & weekend work
  • 2+ years of experience in social media advertising, with a proven track record of delivering results
  • Knowledge of Online Gambling Restrictions (Advantageous)
  • Paid social media
  • Copywriting
  • Social Media Strategy 
  • 2+ Years social media Paid Experience
  • 2+ years of experience in social media advertising, with a proven track record of delivering results
  • Strong knowledge of social media platforms, advertising tools, & analytics, especially Facebook, Twitter, & Ads Manager.
  • Experience with A/B testing, campaign optimization, & budget management / pacing. 
  • Experience with setting up effective pixel tracking, including server-side tracking. 
  • Strong knowledge in audience building, including custom & lookalikes. 
  • Experience with in-app advertising & knowledge of on platform app integration. (Advantageous)

Apply Before 07/07/2026

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationDurban, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryMarketing & Sales
Experience2+ years
Posted1 July 2026
Closing Date31 December 2026
Hollywoodbets
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

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