Paid Media Manager Ugly Ads

20 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia BLACKROC Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Our client, yep we said it, they're hiring a paid media specialist to run ugly ads that convert, manage white-label accounts, and execute off-label strategies – all ethically for high-quality leads. Our agency runs on the latest AI tools for optimisation and targeting. Full-time remote role for candidates in Australia or New Zealand.

You will be delivering performance through AI-integrated digital strategies: predictive analytics, automated optimisation, and ML targeting. Fully remote team, cross-timezone collaboration, client work across industries. Ethical focus, measurable results, autonomy for experienced pros based in AUS/NZ.

Role Overview:

Manage paid campaigns, prioritising ugly ad performance. Handle white-label accounts for client ops, off-label platform uses within bounds. Optimise with AI tools, track ROI. Permanent position with growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Launch ugly ads on Meta, Google, LinkedIn, TikTok. A/B test creatives, leverage AI for real-time optimisation, target CPL/ROAS for lead gen.
  • Set up and scale accounts, handle budgets/bidding, ensure compliance and transparency.
  • Deploy ethical non-standard features, use AI for trend spotting, audience prediction, and targeting refinement.
  • Track metrics via AI dashboards, provide insights and make adjustments.
  • Integrate with teams on AI-driven personalisation/modelling, share paid media tactics.
  • Stick to policies, privacy laws (Australian Privacy Principles/NZ Privacy Act), agency ethics – sustainable growth only.

Requirements

  • 3+ years paid media: proven ugly ad results, white-label experience, ethical off-label execution.
  • Platform expertise: Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, GA4.
  • AI integration: segmentation, creative tools, optimisation workflows.
  • Data skills: analysis from spreadsheets to AI analytics.
  • Ethics focus: transparent, high-quality leads.
  • Remote fit: self-managed, tools like Slack/Zoom/Asana, AUS/NZ location, reliable setup.
  • Preferred: Google/FB certs, agency/B2B/B2C lead gen.

Benefits

  • Full remote: AUS/NZ anywhere, flexible hours.
  • Competitive salary, bonuses on results, superannuation/KiwiSaver, equity potential.
  • AI tool access, training/tech budgets, health/leave, team events.
  • Results-driven, inclusive, innovative.

If this role sparks your interest but that voice of doubt whispers "nah, probably not for me...?", we urge you to quiet it and apply. Let's have a conversation. You might be exactly the person we're looking for. Or perhaps this isn't the job for you, and you like the sound of my style. Get in touch with me today... 

At BLACKROC Recruitment, we are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those with lived experiences. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to reach out to the above-mentioned BLACKROC Consultant.

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