Graduate Trainee - Paid Search Department

Main duties of the role:

MEC’s rapidly expanding PPC department are searching for a recent graduate who can make an immediate contribution to our team. The role will include:

  • Keyword Generation
  • Ad Generation
  • Campaign Analysis
  • Creating Campaigns
  • Liaising with Search Managers providing campaign input, feedback, insight and future recommendations

Who we are looking for…

MEC are looking for candidates who feel they are consistent with our four core behaviours. This means you’ll need to be brave, respectful, insatiable and dynamic in everything you strive to deliver.

To be a graduate trainee at MEC you need to show:

…a real passion for media in all its guises

…a willingness to get stuck in and work collaboratively

…excellent attention to detail

…the ability to work well under tight deadlines

…an ambition to provide the best possible service to your clients

…initiative and ambition!

Key Skills

In order to deliver on the above, MEC would require the graduate trainee to be:

…outgoing and personable

…confident in presentations

…competent in maths

…excellent with written communication

…self-motivated

…able to thrive working as part of a hard-working team

 

Desired Experience

No previous experience is required. This is a fantastic opportunity to embark on an exciting career with one of the most successful media agencies in the UK.

If you’re looking to work on a range of exciting local, national and international brands, then this could be the job for you!

About MEC

MEC Manchester is one of the largest media independents in Manchester. We have been trading for over 25 years and have a strong, enthusiastic team of over 50 people, dedicated to providing best in class service for our clients.

We specialise in strategic planning and buying of advertising space across all media – TV, radio, press, outdoor, magazines, online display, PPC and SEO.

Our extensive client roster includes the likes of Activision, Vimto, Dr Oetker, Pleasure Beach Blackpool and Onken.

Salary

To be discussed.

How to apply for the role of Graduate Trainee

Please email [email protected] with your CV and a covering letter expressing your interest in the role.

Alternatively, call 0161 930 9000 to speak to Tom for further information.

Interview Process

The typical interview process involves the review of your CV and covering letter, then if successful - a 30 minute interview with two members of the Paid Search Team.

Start date

The right candidate could join the team immediately.