Job title: Senior Paid Media Executive

Location: Sydney (NSW 2000)

Take your paid media career to the next level, managing six-figure budgets and global campaigns. You’ll build and optimise campaigns across Search, Social and Programmatic, develop international channel expertise and grow into a true cross-channel performance specialist

About Hybrid:

Hybrid is an award-winning global marketing agency specialising in higher education. With six offices worldwide and more than 16 years of experience, we’ve launched successful campaigns with universities and education brands across the globe.

Today, we’re a leading name in the sector, with a strong share of the university market and over 40% year-on-year growth. As part of EAB, we’re continuing to build on that success, expanding our digital solutions and capabilities to offer even more to the education sector.

What You’ll Do:

- Own and optimise paid media campaigns across Paid Search, Paid Social, Display and Programmatic.
- Manage meaningful client budgets, making smart decisions to maximise performance and ROI.
- Turn data into strategy, spotting opportunities and recommending ways to improve campaign results.
- Build strong client relationships, confidently presenting performance, insights and recommendations.
- Take campaigns from brief to delivery, including planning, activation, optimisation and reporting.
- Test new ideas, audiences and creative approaches to continually improve performance.
- Support and mentor junior team members, sharing your expertise and helping them develop.
- Grow your paid media career,



with exposure to bigger clients, greater ownership and a clear route into management.

What you’ll need

- 4+ years’ hands-on paid media experience, planning, managing and optimising PPC campaigns.
- Strong experience across multiple paid media platforms, ideally gained within an agency setting.
- Confidence managing large client accounts and budgets, from initial research and planning through to optimisation.
- Solid knowledge of GA4 and Google Tag Manager, including conversion tracking and troubleshooting.
- A strategic mindset, with the ability to turn data, market trends and insights into campaign recommendations.
- Strong analytical skills, with a focus on performance, testing and continuous improvement.
- Confidence working directly with clients, communicating results and providing clear, commercially focused recommendations.

What’s in it for you:

- Monthly wellbeing allowance towards your physical health and fitness costs.
- Dedicated learning hours every quarter to focus on your development.
- Learning & wellbeing support, including online resources, tools and 1:1 coaching.
- 24/7/365 employee assistance for confidential wellbeing support whenever you need it.




- Paid professional accreditations to support your career development.
- Clear career pathways & internal mobility, with opportunities to grow across the business.
- Rewards & incentives, including team recognition schemes and access to financial guidance.
- Time to celebrate, with Friday drinks, away days, parties and regular socials.
- Free breakfast & fruit in the office each week.

The Hybrid Difference:

We don’t just run campaigns; we create work that makes a difference.

Our people are at the heart of that. At Hybrid, you’ll work alongside smart, supportive colleagues who value different perspectives, encourage new ideas and give you the space to do your best work. You’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects for leading education brands, while continuing to develop your skills and experience.

Hybrid Media is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives, stronger creativity, and better outcomes for our people and our clients.

If you’re excited about this role but feel you don’t meet every single requirement, please apply; we’d love to hear from you!

What happens next?

Apply via LinkedIn Easy Apply. Every application is personally reviewed by our Talent team, and we’ll be in touch once the shortlisting process is complete.

📌 Senior Paid Media Executive (Sydney)
🏢 Hybrid
📍 Sydney