Social Media Senior Associate

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$60K/yr – $83K/yrSenior Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Direct paid social campaigns with budget oversight and analytics, while mentoring a team to meet client objectives.

  • Direct bid strategy, optimization, and reporting for paid social campaigns.
  • 1-2 years paid social experience across Facebook, X, Reddit, Snapchat, TikTok, Yelp, Uber Eats, Doordash, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Use analytical and problem-solving capabilities to ensure flawless campaign execution to meet and exceed stated client objectives
  • Direct bid strategy, campaign optimizations, and reporting for paid social media campaigns
  • Oversee budgets and flighting for all self-service platforms
  • Manage rate tracking, benchmarking, planning costs, and overall budget for client accounts
  • Forecast around audits and campaign analytics
  • Assist the Manager and greater team with overall strategy and recommendations
  • Serve as a mentor to Analysts and available for ad hoc questions and training

Requirements

  • 1-2 years of paid social media experience required
  • Demonstrated experience buying and planning across multiple platforms including Facebook, X, Reddit, Snapchat, TikTok, Yelp, Uber Eats, Doordash, Instagram, and Pinterest
  • Experience working in a client-facing capacity
  • Experience using paid media to complement earned media campaigns and meet business objectives
  • Proficiency in MS Office with specific strengths in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Able to work independently and balance multiple tasks
  • Genuine interest in the digital media space and enjoys staying up-to-date on industry trends
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Spark Foundry

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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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