Digital Media Manager (4-Month FTC)
Duration: 4 month fixed term contract commencing in April terminating in July.
Pay: Hourly rate of £200 per day
Location: Must be based in the UK. Requirement to attend AKA’s office in London’s West End at least once a week.
AKA is a leading entertainment marketing agency, delivering full-service campaigns across theatre, live entertainment, film, music, and cultural attractions. Based in the heart of London’s West End, we work with some of the UK’s most high-profile organisations.
We’re looking for an experienced Digital Media Manager to join our team on a 4-month contract. This role requires a confident self-starter who can quickly take ownership of campaigns, manage clients effectively, and deliver from day one with minimal onboarding.
The Role
You’ll lead the planning, activation, and performance of paid digital campaigns across platforms including Meta, Google, Spotify, Snapchat, LinkedIn and TikTok, working closely with clients and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
Day-to-day management of digital campaigns, including campaign set up, optimisation and reporting
Collaborate with Digital Directors on campaign strategy and performance analysis
Oversee execution with junior team members to ensure accuracy and deadlines are met
Present strategies and recommendations confidently in client meetings
Lead monthly reporting and performance reviews, delivering clear insights
Manage campaign budgets, bookings, and billing processes
Maintain accurate media plans and adapt to changing client needs
About You
Proven experience managing paid digital campaigns across key platforms (2-3 years experience in Digital Media with at least 1 years’ experience as a Digital Media manager).
Able to step in and take ownership quickly with minimal guidance
Strong communicator—confident, personable, and client-facing
Highly organised with solid commercial awareness
Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable working at pace
Other Duties as Assigned
AKA is a fluid and rapidly changing organisation. This position profile reflects the general nature and level of work assigned to the role. It does not restrict management's right to reassign duties or responsibilities at any time based on business needs if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment
Benefits
25 days holiday
‘Telus Health’ EAP scheme for you and your family. Giving you access to free independent advice on Life, Health, Family, Money and Work matters
Holiday Buy Back
Friends & Family Theatre Ticket
New Business Incentives
Recruitment Incentives
Pension Scheme*
Interest Free Travel Loan*
Ride to Work Scheme*
Childcare Vouchers*
Death in Service
Flexible/Hybrid Working
Critical Illness
Enhanced Parental Leave
We get people to go places
AKA is a global creative marketing and media agency with offices across the UK, New York, and Los Angeles. For more than 30 years, we’ve powered the worlds of theatre, film, live entertainment, museums, galleries, and visitor attractions – helping extraordinary experiences find the audiences they deserve.
We’re proud to collaborate with some of the biggest and most inspiring names in culture and entertainment, including ABBA Voyage, The Royal Shakespeare Company, ATG Entertainment, The Old Vic, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cameron Mackintosh, Sonia Friedman Productions, Michael Grandage Company, National Theatre Productions, The Jamie Lloyd Company, and Sadler’s Wells.
Our work also spans many of the UK’s most iconic attractions and experiences – from Historic Royal Palaces and Battersea Power Station to the Eden Project, Wellcome Collection, Lightroom, The Design Museum, Japan House, Royal Collection Trust, The Friends Experience, and Monopoly Lifesized.
At AKA, we connect creativity, strategy and smart analytical thinking to spark attention, build engagement, and turn audiences into advocates. Our international reach gives clients a global perspective, while our local expertise keeps every campaign sharp, relevant, and effective – a winning combination that’s hard to beat.
And as one of the Best Places to Work 2025, we’re proud of the culture we’ve built – ensuring AKA is a place where employees thrive and collaboration fuels everything.
