Temporary Paid Social Buyer

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$68K/yr - $68K/yr (Est.)Mid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 16 hrs ago

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Job Summary

You will own the end-to-end paid social program, from launching and optimizing Meta Ads campaigns to delivering insights, cross-functional collaboration, and ongoing creative testing.

  • Manage campaign setup and optimization
  • Share audience and performance insights with editorial and partner teams
  • Stay ahead of platform updates and industry trends

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Launch and manage paid social campaigns using self-serve advertising platforms, including Meta Ads Manager.
  • Optimize campaign performance by analyzing results, identifying trends, and implementing data-driven improvements.
  • Develop compelling ad copy, select creative assets, and support testing of new creative approaches and ad formats.
  • Monitor campaign budgets, pacing, and key performance metrics to maximize efficiency and results.
  • Collaborate with the Performance Marketing team to share insights and refine campaign strategies.
  • Partner with Affiliate Partnerships and Programmatic Yield teams to support cross-functional marketing initiatives.
  • Provide audience insights and performance feedback to editorial teams to help inform content and engagement strategies.
  • Stay current on paid social best practices, platform updates, and emerging industry trends while maintaining high standards of organization and quality.

Requirements

  • 1+ years of experience in paid social, digital marketing, performance marketing, or a related field.
  • Experience launching and optimizing paid social campaigns, preferably using Meta Ads Manager or similar advertising platforms.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret campaign data and translate insights into action.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets, including working with large datasets.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
  • Experience in commerce, digital media, or social buying is a plus.
  • A creative mindset with an interest in audience engagement, testing, and continuous optimization.
  • Hybrid role based in New York, NY, with an in-office requirement of 4 days per week.
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