Freelancer Senior Paid Media Specialist (Meta, TikTok & Google Ads)
Act Second is a premier consulting and creative studio for a new generation of brand builders. We operate at the intersection of Strategy, Marketing, Digital, and Creativity, supporting established brands and incubating new ventures. We build scalable performance marketing engines across multiple platforms—combining paid media, content, and data to deliver measurable, sustainable growth.
Job DescriptionWe\'re looking for a Senior Paid Media Specialist with deep, hands-on experience running campaigns across Meta (Facebook/Instagram), TikTok, and Google Ads. You will own performance for key client accounts and Act Second Ventures brands—leading strategy, execution, and optimization of high-performing paid campaigns. This role blends growth strategy, media buying, experimentation, and insight generation. You\'ll be responsible for channel planning, full-funnel architecture, budget ownership, campaign setup, optimization, and reporting. As a senior member of the team, you\'ll also help refine best practices, mentor junior specialists, and act as a strategic partner to clients and internal stakeholders.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy & Planning
Lead the development of multi-platform media strategies tailored to client and venture objectives (acquisition, retention, awareness, LTV)
Define testing roadmaps, audience frameworks, and creative strategies across Meta, TikTok, and Google
Recommend media mix, budget allocation, and scaling plans based on performance data and business goals
Campaign Execution
Build, launch, and manage paid campaigns across Meta Ads Manager (Facebook & Instagram), TikTok Ads Manager, and Google Ads (Search, Shopping, YouTube, Display)
Design campaign and account structures that support testing, measurement, and scalability
Ensure proper tracking, attribution, and event configuration in collaboration with analytics/technical teams
Manage and optimize catalog feeds from Shopify
Optimization & Scaling
Monitor performance daily and proactively optimize bids, budgets, audiences, creatives, and placements to hit ROAS, CAC, or CPA targets
Run structured A/B and multivariate tests to validate hypotheses and continuously improve performance
Identify and execute scaling opportunities while maintaining efficiency and protecting margins
Creative & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Brief design, content, and UGC teams on creative concepts, angles, and formats tailored to each platform and funnel stage
Collaborate closely with copywriters and strategists to align messaging, targeting, and offers
Provide clear, data-backed creative feedback to iterate towards top-performing assets
Reporting, Insights & Client Leadership
Build weekly and monthly performance reports with clear, actionable insights and strategic recommendations
Present results to internal stakeholders and clients, translating performance data into business impact and next steps
Contribute to playbooks, frameworks, and internal documentation to elevate Act Second\'s paid media practice
Support/mentor junior paid media specialists and help review their work where needed
RequirementsQualifications
5-8+ years of experience managing paid campaigns across Meta, TikTok, and Google Ads
Deep understanding of platform-specific strategies, ad formats, algorithms, and audience behavior
Proven track record with e-commerce or DTC brands, including full-funnel performance campaigns and synergies with other marketing tactics like SEO, organic social, affiliates, etc
Strong analytical skills with experience using tools such as Google Analytics, Funnel, Triple Whale, or similar
Comfortable owning five/six-figure+ monthly budgets across channels
Ability to brief and collaborate effectively with designers, video editors, copywriters, and growth teams
Strong communication and presentation skills; comfortable speaking directly with clients and founders
Proficiency in English (mandatory)
Comfortable working remotely on ET or similar time zones
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a performance marketing agency or high-growth startup environment
Familiarity with landing page CRO, post-click optimization, and Shopify-based funnels
Experience testing influencer whitelisting and UGC-based campaigns on Meta or TikTok
Google Ads certifications or TikTok Blueprint certifications are a plus
Benefits
Competitive salary and strong growth potential
Opportunity to lead paid growth across both client projects and in-house venture brands
Remote work within a highly collaborative, international team
Exposure to full-funnel strategy across content, brand, and tech
Fast-paced environment with real ownership and impact from day one
Work with top-tier brands and early-stage startups in the US and Europe
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Salary: GBP 36000 - 60000 per year Experience: 5 years required