Paid Media Analyst

Company Profile:

At CAVA, we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together.

We foster a culture built on five core values:

• Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.

• Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.

• Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.

• Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.

• Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

Paid Media Analyst

As Paid Media Analyst at CAVA, you’ll play a critical role in supporting the day-to-day execution of brand campaigns and initiatives. The Paid Media Analyst supports the execution and optimization of paid media campaigns across digital, traditional & emerging channels. Acting as a key connector between Brand Marketing, Creative, and Media teams, this role ensures campaigns are delivered on-brand, on-time, and aligned to performance goals.

From managing timelines and creative trafficking to monitoring results and supporting reporting, you’ll bring CAVA’s national paid media strategy to market while contributing to ongoing testing, optimization, and media trend research. This role is ideal for a highly organized, analytically curious self-starter eager to grow within a fast-paced, data-driven marketing environment.

Success at CAVA:

At CAVA, Individual Contributors focus on delivering high-quality work, owning tasks, and contributing to team success. We look for team members who take initiative, collaborate across teams, and stay curious about how their work supports broader goals.

What You’ll Do:

• Support day-to-day execution of paid media campaigns across digital platforms

• Assist in building campaign briefs for agencies and internal media teams

• Liaise between Brand Marketing, Creative, and Agency teams to ensure alignment and consistent delivery

• Coordinate timelines, budgets, and cross-functional deliverables to ensure on-time launches

• Maintain campaign calendars, tracking launch dates, flighting, and asset delivery deadlines

• Support trafficking of creative assets to media partners and agencies

• Ensure campaigns are launched accurately and reflect brand standards

• Track creative performance and assist in testing documentation

• Monitor campaign performance and assist in identifying optimization opportunities

• Compile weekly and monthly performance reports

• Support analysis of campaign results, including pacing, budget allocation, and KPIs

• Conduct competitive research on paid media trends, platforms, and best practices

• Support communication with external vendors and media partners

• Help maintain documentation of media processes and learnings

The Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in marketing, media or related field

• Experience with paid media platforms (Meta, TikTok, Google, Pinterest, etc.)

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Collaborative, proactive, and eager to take ownership of tasks and timelines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Comfort working with data and reporting tools (Excel, Google, Tableau)

• Experience working with creative teams or agency partners is a plus

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment

• Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details

• For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds

• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively

• Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable

• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*

• Early Wage Access!

• Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community

• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!

• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution

• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*

• Free CAVA food

• Casual work environment

• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand

• All exempt and non-exempt employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of service and you have until the day before the effective date to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting a link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email address once hired.
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available.
• The posting range is an all-cash range.

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

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