Company: SMG
Location: London
Posted: April 11th, 2026
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Salary: From £32,000
Level: Executive level ideal for someone with 1 - 2 years experience in a similar role.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Digital Media Executive, on an initial fixed term contract for 6 - 12 months, to join our central SMG media team, working across Boots Media Group Offsite activity. In this role, you’ll be a digital specialist managing paid media campaigns across social channels, with end-to-end ownership of activation, pacing, optimisation, and performance reporting.
You’ll work closely with senior media colleagues and cross-functional teams, supporting campaign delivery from set-up to post-campaign analysis. This is a brilliant opportunity to grow your expertise in digital media buying within a high-performing, collaborative environment.
If you love variety, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and embrace change with energy, this could be your right role.
Why SMG?
At SMG, we hire for the future, which is fast-moving and changing shape. Do you have the potential to help shape our business? We’re looking for brilliant, diverse talent who want to grow with us—people who are curious, ambitious, and eager to learn, whether as specialists or across teams.
Our culture is everything. If you’re someone who stays honest, stays hungry, stays foolish, and has fun, you’ll feel right at home here.
We value those who take ownership of their growth and bring fresh perspectives. That’s why we’re committed to equity, inclusion, and building a place where everyone feels empowered to grow. At SMG, it’s not just about filling a role but building the future together.
We’re proud to be ranked the #1 Best Marketing and Media Agency and to have received World-Class accreditation from Best Companies.
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Are We What You’re Looking For?
We move fast, adapt quickly, and like to challenge each other. We're looking for people who enjoy the buzz of change, the satisfaction of building something better, and the joy of working with a close-knit, values-driven team.
This isn’t for everyone, but if you thrive in this environment, we’d love to meet you!
A Little Bit About You
You’ll bring:
- Demonstrable experience working in a digital media role.
- Working knowledge of other ad platforms: TikTok, Pinterest, Snapchat
- Some working knowledge of Excel skills and campaign reporting capabilities
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- A proactive attitude and desire to learn
Don’t meet every single requirement? We still want to hear from you. If you believe you’d thrive in this role, your unique perspective might be just what we’re looking for.
What You’ll Be Doing
No two days are the same, but you’ll often find yourself:
- Taking ownership of campaign set-up, activation, pacing, and performance
- Monitoring campaign delivery, troubleshooting issues, and optimising performance
- Producing mid- and post-campaign reports, collaborating on PCAs
- Supporting testing and implementation of new partners
- Attending client calls and sharing performance insights
- Staying up-to-date with digital trends and proactively identifying new opportunities
Our Values:
Stay honest. Stay hungry. Stay foolish. Have fun.
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