Paid Media Internship – Cape Town

Job Description

WHO ARE TIPI GROUP

TIPi Group is a rapidly growing network of individual, specialist agencies with an award-winning culture and the ultimate vow that passion beats scale.

Over the last 9 years, TIPi Group has grown to three agencies, over three locations. The three agencies are ROAST (traditional performance digital media), Kitty (website design and development), and Rabbit & Pork (voice experience).

We all work towards one goal of building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive environment of passionate individuals who are not only encouraged to fulfil their true potential but also thoroughly enjoy their time doing so. We are incredibly proud of what we have built and we are excited to welcome others to the team and add to our diverse culture. This mindset transfers across our London, Soho HQ Office to our Cape Town and Bristol offices.

TIPi Group has an accolade of incredible awards across the board, covering not just our client work but also the culture here at TIPi Group that we are inherently proud of. In 2023, we hit a six-year streak as one of the UK’s 100 Best Small Companies to work for, and in the top 100 Best Companies 2024, voted by Campaign. Our ambitions of achieving more are not slowing down.

ROAST is the original agency under the TIPi Group network of specialist agencies. We are a full-service digital agency with a focus on transforming clients’ fortunes through insightful consumer understanding.
The culture at ROAST is reflective of TIPi Group, where team growth and progression is at the forefront of our minds. Providing opportunities across various disciplines including Paid Media, SEO, Insights, Analytics and more, our team are encouraged to discover their passions. We wholly support this through regular training and new opportunities encouraging consistent learning and development.
We have been fortunate enough to create this working environment across our London, Cape Town and Bristol offices through being passionate about putting our people at the heart of everything we do, whilst collaboratively working together to craft our culture. We abide by the ultimate vow that passion beats scale.

The Role

Fuel Your Passion for Digital Marketing

This is your opportunity to embark on a rewarding career path in digital marketing. You’ll gain invaluable experience working alongside a team at an established UK agency, while simultaneously becoming a core member of the fast-growing ROAST Paid Media team in Cape Town, South Africa. If you possess a keen analytical mind and a thirst for knowledge, then Paid Media advertising could be the perfect fit. At ROAST, we champion collaborative learning and encourage innovative thinking.

Sharpen Your Skills and Elevate Your Career

As a Junior Paid Media Account Executive, you’ll work closely with our Paid Media Manager, supporting the implementation and management of paid media campaigns across diverse client accounts. You’ll receive comprehensive training, ensuring you develop the necessary expertise to excel in this dynamic field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and optimisation of compelling ad copy
• Conduct thorough keyword research and implement strategic optimisations
• Analyse campaign performance and generate insightful reports for clients
• Manage daily budgets and ensure adherence to monthly spend targets
• Collaborate with media suppliers and stay abreast of industry best practices

The Candidate

We don’t expect you to know everything on day one, but we really want to see:

• Passion about digital marketing
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a natural aptitude for learning
• Exhibits excellent research skills and the ability to work independently
• Possesses strong communication skills with proficiency in written and spoken English

Desirable:

• Demonstrates a strong interest in digital marketing and its evolving landscape
• Demonstrates a strong interest in digital marketing and its evolving landscape
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities
• Basic knowledge of digital marketing strategies

Join a Team That Values Your Growth

At ROAST, we’re committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can refine your skills and build a successful career in digital marketing. This position is a 3-month internship with an initial pro-rata salary of R12,000 per month, to be reviewed alongside a permanent contract upon successful completion.

WORKING AT TIPI GROUP

Location: hybrid working both from home and our lovely office on the V&A Waterfront

Holidays: 6 days for the duration of the internship, plus all public holidays and Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve off;

Benefits:

• Active company social life organised by a staff committee
• Events supporting a nominated charity each year
• Opportunity for involvement in CSR initiatives
• Training, including supplier sessions (e.g. Google), industry bodies (e.g. IAB), external trainers
• Opportunities to learn about other digital marketing disciplines

Further benefits will be available upon offer of permanent position

We are an equal opportunities employer.  
At TIPi Group, we take pride in creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and their contributions are valued. When we recruit, hire, train, promote or engage in any other employment practice, we are committed to being an inclusive employer regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, socioeconomic status, medical condition or disability, or any other protected status.
If you have a disability we would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the job with you.

Please note that we will only accept applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the South Africa.
Please beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A TIPi / ROAST employee will never solicit candidates through a non-TIPi email address or phone number / WhatsApp. Please refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process.