Head of Paid Media

3 Weeks ago • 3 Years + • Campaign Management

Job Summary

Job Description

The Head of Paid Media will lead the paid media strategy across digital platforms, focusing on display advertising and programmatic campaigns. Responsibilities include developing and executing cutting-edge display programmatic strategies for hybrid casino users, optimizing campaigns across DSPs and PMPs, managing budgets and forecasting, collaborating with creative and analytics teams, delivering performance reports, and staying ahead of industry trends. The role requires expertise in programmatic platforms, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication and leadership abilities. This position is based in either Malmö, Sweden or Marbella, Spain, offering flexible working options.
Must have:
  • Programmatic campaign expertise
  • Budget management & forecasting
  • Data analysis & reporting
  • Cross-team collaboration
  • 3+ years digital marketing experience
Good to have:
  • PPC, Paid Social, ASO knowledge
Perks:
  • Competitive salary
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Flexible working options
  • Dynamic work environment
  • Annual company trip

Job Details


We are looking for a Head of Paid Media to lead our paid media strategy across digital platforms, with a strong focus on Display Advertising and programmatic campaigns. Reporting to the Marketing Director, this role is essential for driving brand visibility, customer acquisition, and revenue growth. This position is based in either our Malmö, Sweden or Marbella, Spain office, offering an exciting opportunity to work in dynamic locations.

Responsibilities

  • Display Advertising and Programmatic Strategy: Develop and execute a cutting-edge display programmatic strategy tailored for hybrid casino users, targeting both fiat and crypto-specific audiences. Optimize campaigns through DSPs, real-time bidding (RTB), and private marketplaces (PMPs), focusing on high-value user segments with tailored messaging and creatives.
  • Campaign Management and Optimization: Oversee end-to-end campaign management to align with user acquisition and revenue goals. Continuously optimize placements, bidding strategies, and creative formats to maximize ROAS and minimize CPA. Utilize advanced targeting strategies, including geotargeting, contextual targeting, and behavioral segmentation.
  • Budget Management and Forecasting: Allocate and manage paid media budgets efficiently, providing accurate forecasts and tracking expenditures in real time. Evaluate campaign financial impacts and identify opportunities for cost savings and ROI improvements.
  • Collaboration and Leadership: Partner with creative and content teams to produce high-quality ad materials tailored to various platforms and audiences. Collaborate with analytics and data science teams to ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and actionable insights.
  • Reporting and Analysis: Deliver regular performance reports, analyze campaign data to identify successes and opportunities, and conduct A/B testing to enhance effectiveness.
  • Industry Monitoring: Stay ahead of trends, platform updates, and emerging technologies to ensure competitive strategies. Evaluate and adopt tools or vendors to enhance campaign performance.

Key Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field (advanced degrees are a plus).
  • Experience: Minimum of 3 years in digital marketing with a focus on display programmatic campaigns. Knowledge of PPC, Paid Social, or ASO is a bonus.
  • Technical Expertise: Expertise in programmatic platforms (e.g., Adform, MediaMath, Google Display Network), tracking technologies, and tag management.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong data interpretation skills with the ability to generate actionable insights.
  • Leadership and Communication: Proven experience managing teams and collaborating across departments with excellent communication skills.
  • Adaptability and Creativity: A proactive approach to digital trends and innovative problem-solving.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunities for career advancement in a growing international company
  • Flexible working options
  • A dynamic and inclusive work environment
  • Annual company trip to foster team spirit and collaboration

If you’re ready to lead impactful campaigns, drive innovation, and take our paid media strategies to the next level, apply now!

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About The Company

Hero Gaming was founded in 2013 by Georg Westin, who was at the forefront of offering gamified casinos - a unique experience which players had not previously seen. Casino Heroes was launched in 2014 with an initial focus on Scandinavian countries.


Throughout the past few years, our multi-brand strategy grew to include the launch of a number of new brands to our ever-growing portfolio, aimed at providing the best experience for our players. The speed at which these brands went to market is a reflection of the passion for innovation and agility which in turn enabled us to reap great benefits for the business and for our Heroes. We’re now thrilled to embark on our next adventure where we’re daring to dream to take Hero Gaming to a global level.


The humble and truly passionate team behind our brands not only come up with new and creative ideas, but also have a great track record in executing projects with agility. Thanks to our great team, Hero Gaming has become one of the industry’s most reputable companies.

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