Temporary Paid Social Buyer

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$80K/yr - $85K/yr (Est.)Entry Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

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Job Summary

Own the planning, execution, and optimization of paid social campaigns, driving data-driven improvements and cross-functional collaboration across Performance Marketing, Affiliate Partnerships, and editorial teams.

  • Manage end-to-end paid social campaigns and testing across platforms
  • Analyze results to identify trends and implement improvements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine strategies and share insights

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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Hearst Magazines, the world’s largest lifestyle media publisher, has a portfolio of more than 30 powerful brands in the U.S. that inspire and entertain audiences across all media platforms. Hearst Magazines’ print and digital assets reach 141 million readers and site visitors each month — 55% of all adults in the U.S., 53% of all Millennials and 50% of all Gen Z adults over the age of 18 (Source: 2024 Comscore Multi-Platform© MRI-Simmons - 09/24/S24). The company publishes more than 200 magazine editions and 175 websites around the world.Hearst Magazines International, a unit of Hearst Magazines, encompasses eight owned and operated businesses, nine joint ventures and 40 license partners across 47 countries. Together, we are welcomed into the lives of millions around the world with our portfolio of nearly 200 editions.

New York, New York, USA
7.7K employees (4,021 in marketing)
65% recommend to a friend
78% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
344.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
27.6%
Direct
56.2%
Referral
13%
Social
2.4%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~7.7K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2,773 (36% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
6.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4

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