Analyst, Social

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$50K/yr – $66K/yrEntry LevelFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the end to end paid social campaign lifecycle from setup through reporting with tight budgeting and billing discipline.

  • Campaign Execution: Gather insights, traffic an approved plan, and launch across Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, X, Instagram, Snapchat, Reddit, TikTok and more.
  • Optimization & Reporting: Monitor performance, pull data driven insights, and deliver stakeholder-ready reporting and recommendations with the Manager.
  • Operations & Compliance: Maintain monthly billing, resolve discrepancies, and stay current with tools, trends, and required certifications.

Job Description

Own the end-to-end paid social campaign lifecycle from setup through reporting, with budget discipline, tooling, and competitive monitoring.

  • Campaign Setup: Gather insights and traffic a formal plan to launch campaigns across multiple platforms.
  • Budget & Billing: Maintain budgets, pacing, bid adjustments, and monthly billing with issue resolution support.
  • Campaign Management: Monitor performance, optimize in response to market changes, and pull reporting for insights.
  • Tooling & Platforms: Use bid management tools and social platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, X, Instagram, Snapchat, Reddit, TikTok, Yelp, Uber Eats, and Doordash for QA, optimization, and reporting.
  • Optimization & Insights: Develop recommendations with the Manager and analyze data to inform reporting and insights.
  • Training & Tools: Learn reporting, analytics, and competitive analysis tools to stay current with trends and formats.
  • Collaboration & Delivery: Work with Manager to set priorities, manage workload, and ensure timely delivery of all work.
  • Billing Precision: Maintain granular monthly billing and resolve discrepancies with the strategy and reconciliation teams.
  • Compliance & Certification: Complete training and required certifications as part of role readiness.
  • Industry Awareness: Stay informed on social industry trends and new ad formats.

Missed a deadline or misalignment can cascade into campaigns, so clear prioritization matters.

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Spark Foundry

3.9 Glassdoor

As one of the fastest-growing global media agency networks, Spark Foundry is not beholden to legacy.We embrace nimbleness, agility and open-mindedness as part of our Startup Spirit. But as part of Publicis Media, we tap into a Powerhouse Soul, gaining access to first-mover opportunities alongside market-shaping clout, plus leading-edge AI and technology.Together, our Startup Spirit and Powerhouse Soul allow us to innovate and iterate faster than any other agency, bringing clients a distinct competitive advantage. Our innovative experiences have been recognized by Cannes Lions, Effies, Shortys and Webbys, all delivered by best-in-class talent across more than 70 global offices. Spark Foundry is part of the global Publicis Media agency network, a key division of Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40].

Founded in 2016
New York, New York, USA
3.1K employees (807 in marketing)
78% recommend to a friend
81% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
14.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.9%
Direct
42.1%
Referral
8.8%
Social
5.4%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3.1K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
759 (24% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
40

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