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Websummit

Organizes global technology conferences and events

Advertising Associate

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Dublin, Ireland
Hybrid

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of performance marketing experience.
  • A data-centric approach, using quantitative analysis to inform decisions and distinguish metrics from insights.
  • A customer-led approach to decision-making.
  • Experience pulling and aggregating raw campaign data across multiple platforms and transforming high-volume report exports into actionable dashboards and analysis.
  • A career focused on paid media management and content marketing.
  • Curiosity and willingness to experiment with new ideas.
  • Awareness of technology and innovation trends in technology and marketing.
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree, or relevant experience.
  • Deep working knowledge of Meta Ads, Google Ads, and LinkedIn Ads, with relevant experience on other paid social or emerging platforms such as TikTok.
  • Experience in business-to-business or lead-generation marketing, ideally in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver quantifiable results using data to inform decisions and make an impact.
  • Strong grasp of funnel metrics beyond click-through rate, including cost per acquisition, return on ad spend, and lifetime value, and how they connect to the business.
  • Native or near-native fluency in written and spoken English.
Responsibilities
  • Run day-to-day campaign execution across Meta, LinkedIn, and Google, using campaign data to influence direction.
  • Produce reports and turn data into actionable recommendations for the team.
  • Partner with Growth, Marketing Analytics, Creative, and Startup and Partner teams to build integrated campaigns and consistent messaging across attendee types.
  • Apply a customer lens to tests and decisions, using data to explain what happened, why it happened, and what it means for the customer.
  • Help build the testing agenda across creative, targeting, and bidding, pitch ideas to the team, and showcase results.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with other paid social or emerging platforms, including TikTok and similar platforms.
  • Experience in or exposure to the technology sector.
  • Fluency in languages other than English.

About the company

Web Summit runs large technology conferences worldwide, connecting tech companies, investors, media, and founders. Its flagship event is in Lisbon, with other conferences like Collision in North America and RISE in Asia, plus regional summits. Revenue comes from ticket sales, startup programs (ALPHA and BETA), and partnerships with major firms, while the company uses its own software to tailor recommendations and networking for attendees. The goal is to help people meet, form deals, and learn about new technology trends across a global community, while maintaining a sustainable, profitable event business.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dublin, Ireland

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • Web Summit Qatar 2026 sold out, signaling demand resilience across markets.
  • Web Summit Rio 2026 hit 40,287 attendees and 1,572 startups, a new record.
  • The 2026 Lisbon event launched with returning partners, including Replit, LinkedIn, Revolut, and IBM.

What critics are saying

  • High Court suits from Simonetta Lein in April 2026 and Hickey deepen distraction.
  • A 2023 anti-Israel backlash already forced sponsor and speaker withdrawals; repeats destroy credibility.
  • One founder controversy can trigger mass partner exits, threatening Web Summit's entire event franchise.

What makes Websummit unique

  • Web Summit still fills Lisbon's MEO Arena, drawing 70,000-plus attendees in 2026.
  • Its startup-investor density remains unmatched, with 1,600 startups and 900 investors in Doha.
  • Paddy Cosgrave's founder-led brand still centralizes global speaker magnetism and media attention.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Budget

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

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