CODE

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Paid Growth Manager - Creative Performance Strategist at CODE

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CODE

CODE is a private university of applied sciences in Berlin that offers practice-oriented Bachelor's and Master's programs in Software Engineering, Digital Design, and Business Management, empowering students to become the digital pioneers of tomorrow t...

Education E-commerce Technology Information Technology & Services
HQ
Berlin, Germany
Team size
251-1K
Founded
2017

Quick Summary

Role Overview

You will lead CODE's paid advertising efforts across Meta and Google Ads to attract prospective students for academic programs. Working closely with the Growth and Admissions teams, you will manage the full campaign lifecycle from strategy to execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute Meta and Google Ads campaigns including setup and budget allocation
  • Perform day-to-day optimization and monitor lead quality and application outcomes
  • Manage conversion tracking and UTMs while monitoring overall campaign spend
  • Conduct focused tests and present clear performance results to internal stakeholders
  • Conceptualize performance creatives for both video and image advertisements
  • Collaborate with the in-house content team to develop and refine ad assets

Requirements Snapshot

  • Hands-on experience managing paid campaigns on Meta and Google platforms
  • Proficiency in budget management and performance metric tracking
  • Professional fluency in English and B2 level proficiency in German
  • Ability to present on camera and perform basic video and image editing
  • Strong copywriting skills with an understanding of viral audience engagement

Expected Impact

By optimizing paid acquisition channels and refining creative strategies, you will directly increase the volume and quality of student applications. Your data-driven approach will ensure efficient budget utilization and help scale the reach of CODE's educational programs.

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Job Description

About the Role

You will take over CODE's paid campaigns, with Meta Ads and Google Ads as your core channels. Working with Growth, Admissions and our in-house content team, you will attract prospective students to our Bachelor's and Master's programmes.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Plan and run Meta Ads and Google Ads campaigns, including setup, budget allocation, uploads and day-to-day optimisation.
  • Check links, UTMs and conversion tracking; monitor spend, lead quality and application outcomes.
  • Run focused tests and share clear results with Growth and Admissions.
  • Strategize and conceptionalize performance creatives to find our next winner ad (video or image)
  • Work with the in-house content team on ad concepts and creative feedback; the team produces the assets.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Hands-on experience managing paid campaigns, ideally across Meta Ads and Google Ads.
  • Comfortable managing budgets, conversion tracking and performance metrics.
  • German at B2 level and English at C1 level or higher.
  • Clear communicator who works effectively with Growth, Content and Admissions colleagues.
  • Ability to step and speak in front of the camera
  • Basic skills to edit videos and images with tools of your choice
  • Strong copywriting ability with a sense what speaks to audiences and what has a potential to go viral.
What you can expect:
  • Permanent contract
  • Full-time position
  • Campus located in lively Neukölln—work in one of Berlin’s most dynamic neighborhoods
  • Responsible role in a motivated and supportive team
  • Modern work environment with flexible hours and remote work options
  • 25 days of annual leave (20 statutory + 5 extra from us)
  • Retirement & pension plans to help you plan for the future
  • BVG ticket benefit: 5% discount plus an additional €15 monthly contribution from CODE
  • Access to Masterplan learning platform for professional growth
  • Summer and winter employee events for team bonding and fun
  • 10 sessions per year with Nilo.Health for your mental wellbeing
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