Hire a Filipino Paid Ads Manager
Paid ads only work when someone is in the account every day. A dedicated paid ads manager plans, launches and optimises campaigns across Meta, Google and TikTok — testing creative, managing budgets and reporting on return. We have access to media buyers with global agency experience who have run campaigns for global brands, including campaigns that have hit up to 52x ROAS — reach out for more information.
- Typical rate
- From $10/hr — final rate depends on the contractor
- Typical experience
- 3–10 years managing paid media for brands, ecommerce stores and agencies
- Placement
- 7–14 days, usually under 2 weeks
- Options
- Direct Hire $2,000 one-time placement fee, or Managed Service $500 onboarding fee + ongoing management
What a Paid Ads Manager can do
These are the tasks a Paid Ads Manager placed through TD Hire can take off your plate.
- Paid media strategy and planning
- Meta (Facebook and Instagram) campaign setup
- Google Search, Shopping and Performance Max campaigns
- TikTok ads campaigns
- YouTube ads
- LinkedIn ads for B2B
- Audience research and targeting
- Creative testing frameworks
- Briefing designers and video editors on ad creative
- Writing ad copy and headlines
- Daily budget management and pacing
- Bid strategy management
- Retargeting and remarketing campaigns
- Catalogue and dynamic product ads
- Pixel, Conversions API and conversion tracking setup
- Landing page recommendations
- A/B and split testing
- ROAS and CPA optimisation
- Scaling winning campaigns
- Competitor ad research
- Weekly performance reporting
- Monthly strategy reviews
Specialised Paid Ads Manager capabilities
Senior media buyers can take ownership of significant ad spend:
- Media buyers with global agency and global brand experience
- Scaling ecommerce ad accounts profitably
- Full-funnel campaign structures from prospecting to retention
- Creative strategy and high-volume ad testing
- Server-side tracking and attribution setup
- Managing multiple client accounts for agencies
Software & platforms
We match candidates to the tools you already use. Common software for this role includes:
Ad platforms
- Meta Ads Manager
- Google Ads
- TikTok Ads Manager
- YouTube Ads
- LinkedIn Campaign Manager
- Microsoft Ads
- Pinterest Ads
- Snapchat Ads
Tracking & analytics
- Google Analytics 4
- Google Tag Manager
- Meta Conversions API
- Triple Whale
- Northbeam
- Looker Studio
Creative & research
- Meta Ad Library
- Canva
- Foreplay
- Motion
Ecommerce
- Shopify
- WooCommerce
- Google Merchant Center
Typical Paid Ads Manager rate
A Filipino Paid Ads Manager placed through TD Hire typically starts from $10/hr (AUD). The final rate always depends on the contractor's experience, skills and the requirements of your role — we confirm it before you hire. See pricing for recruitment fees and monthly estimates.
How we recruit your Paid Ads Manager
- 01
Source the talent
We advertise your Paid Ads Manager role and attract 100–300+ applicants.
- 02
Find the standouts
We review every application against your requirements and shortlist the strongest.
- 03
Test their skills
Candidates complete English and paid ads manager skills tests or work samples.
- 04
Meet the strongest
We interview the best and put the ones worth your time in front of you.
- 05
Put them to the test
You interview and, if you like, set a paid trial task.
- 06
Choose your person
You choose who joins your team — typically placed in 7–14 days.
Skills we vet for
- Data analysis
- Budget management
- Creative testing
- Copywriting for ads
- Funnel thinking
- Attribution understanding
- Commercial decision-making
- Clear reporting
- Fast iteration
Who needs a Paid Ads Manager?
Any business. We don't limit paid ads manager roles to certain industries — we source to your exact role requirements, whatever your business does.
Experience levels we source to your role requirements
Mid-level
Runs and optimises campaigns independently on one or two platforms.
Senior
Owns paid strategy, budget and results across multiple platforms.
Specialist
Media buyers with global agency experience, ecommerce scaling and creative strategy specialists.
What could your new Paid Ads Manager handle each week?
- Check performance and adjust budgets daily
- Launch new creative tests
- Pause losing ads and scale winners
- Brief new creative to your designer or editor
- Report on spend, ROAS and CPA
Example use cases
An ecommerce brand adds a dedicated media buyer to manage Meta and Google ads every day.
A digital marketing agency adds offshore media buyers to manage more client accounts.
A lead generation business scales cost-effective campaigns across Meta and Google.
Why hire a Paid Ads Manager through TD Hire?
- We reject 95% of applicants — only vetted, degree-qualified professionals reach you
- English, role-specific skills tests and work samples checked before you meet anyone
- Meet shortlisted, skill-tested candidates and choose your person
- Placed in 7–14 days
- Replacement guarantee — 6 months on Direct Hire, ongoing with Managed Service
- Independent contractors — choose Direct Hire, or let us manage payments and admin
Paid Ads Manager FAQs
How much does a Paid Ads Manager cost?
Paid Ads Manager rates typically start from $10/hr, depending on experience, seniority, technical skills and hours. Specialist and senior professionals can command higher rates, and the final rate is agreed with the individual professional.
TD Hire offers two ways to hire. Direct Hire is a $2,000 one-time placement fee — you contract and pay your professional directly, with no ongoing TD Hire recruitment fees. Managed Service is a $500 onboarding fee plus ongoing management, where we handle contractor payment administration, timesheets, invoicing and replacement support while you manage the day-to-day work.
Do you have media buyers with global agency experience?
Yes. We can source media buyers who have worked with global agencies and global brands, including campaigns that have reached up to 52x ROAS. Reach out for more information.
Do they work in our ad accounts?
Yes. They work inside your own accounts so you keep full ownership of data, pixels and history.
Can they also make ad creative?
Many can write ad copy and brief creative. For high-volume creative, pair them with a video editor or graphic designer.
What tools and software will they know?
Most Paid Ads Manager candidates we put forward already work in tools such as Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, TikTok Ads Manager, YouTube Ads, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Microsoft Ads, Pinterest Ads, Snapchat Ads, Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, Meta Conversions API, Triple Whale.
If your business relies on a specific platform, include it in your brief and we'll recruit specifically for that experience. Once they start, they work inside your systems, your software, your Slack, your CRM and your workflows — just like any other member of your team.
Can I see examples of their work before I hire?
Yes. When you book a call or enquire, we can show you real portfolio examples and example resumes of standout Paid Ads Manager candidates, so you know the calibre of talent before you start.
Once you have a shortlist, each candidate profile includes their CV, relevant experience, software experience, communication assessment, screening notes, skill-test results where applicable, availability and expected rate.
Are they employees? What paperwork do I need?
Professionals placed through TD Hire are engaged as independent contractors and are responsible for their own tax obligations in the Philippines. We provide a contractor agreement and NDA to get you set up.
Ready to hire a Filipino Paid Ads Manager?
Enquire now, tell us what you need, and we'll put screened, skill-tested people in front of you who are worth meeting. Every hire is protected — a 6-month replacement guarantee on Direct Hire, or ongoing replacement support with Managed Service.
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Tell us about the role you need and we'll be in touch.
Book a call or enquire and we can show you real portfolio examples and example resumes of standout candidates for the role you're hiring for.