Role:  Reporting Specialist Priority Location: South Africa Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Mon - Fri) EST Salary Range: $1,500 - $2,000 USD ($) per month (The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.) Type of contract: Independent Contractor  Type of job: Remote About the Company: We are a high-growth, fully remote agency on a mission to redefine how colleges and universities find and enroll students. Founded by industry experts, we are much more than a marketing firm—we are a strategic powerhouse that combines data-driven media execution with world-class creative storytelling. From managing high-performance paid ads on Google and Meta to breaking down internal silos for university leadership, we align every part of an institution toward one goal: growth. We are a fast-moving, distributed team of experts across the US and the globe, dedicated to helping schools stand out in a crowded market and turn prospects into graduates. About the Role: This is an opportunity to join a high-growth agency as a Reporting Specialist, supporting paid media teams by owning the reporting process end-to-end. You’ll play a critical role in transforming raw campaign data into structured, client-ready insights — becoming a key operational backbone of the marketing team. There is also strong potential for growth into a Team Lead role, as the client plans to scale this into a South African reporting pod over time. Key Responsibilities: * Extract and consolidate campaign data from platforms including: + Google Ads + Meta (Facebook/Instagram) + LinkedIn Ads * Populate internal reporting templates and presentation decks * Analyse campaign performance and add initial insights/annotations * Track and interpret key metrics such as: + Cost per Lead (CPL) + Conversions and conversion rates + Campaign performance trends * Ensure accuracy and consistency across multiple client reports (2 per client/month) * Collaborate with internal stakeholders via Slack and occasional team meetings * Support the marketing team by reducing manual reporting workload Required Qualification & Skills: * 2+ years experience in digital marketing, paid media, or reporting roles * Strong understanding of paid media platforms (Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn) * Familiarity with marketing metrics (CPL, ROAS, conversions, etc.) * Experience working with reporting dashboards, spreadsheets, or slide-based reporting * Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy * Strong written English and ability to communicate insights clearly Preferred Qualifications & Skills: * Previous agency experience * Certifications in: + Google Ads + Meta Blueprint * Exposure to tracking tools (pixels, cookies, analytics platforms) * Experience working with international teams