Director, Paid Social

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

$100K/yr – $230K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive Paid Social strategy across client programs, lead cross-team integration, and coach performance evaluation and operational efficiency while coordinating with regional offices and media partners.

  • Define and align social initiatives with client objectives
  • Guide strategic decisions and media plans across the paid social function

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Formulate Paid Social strategy for client businesses and ensure that recommendations and decisions are consistent with client’s objectives and strategies.
  • Assume a lead role in the integration of social efforts and present innovative, business-building, and social recommendations.
  • Lead Associates and/or Managers in thinking strategically about paid social’s role within the media mix and help our teams define tactical social strategies and media plans to address client needs.
  • Accurately, objectively and constructively evaluate the performance of Associate(s) and/or Manager(s).
  • Facilitate the development and documentation of standard methodologies for improving operational efficiencies within the team and the group.
  • Coordinate the work of our disciplines, industry groups and media partners; assist with integration of other client and GroupM agencies.
  • Provide support to regional offices and/or partners, where applicable.
  • Keep senior management apprised of key client opportunities, potential risks and other key nuances which affect the health of the business.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising; OR equivalent professional work experience.
  • 7+ Years experience planning/buying across all platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and TikTok.
  • Experience with CMS platforms, 3rd Party API technology, Native UIs (i.e. Facebook Power Editor).
  • Significant client-facing and relationship management experience is required.

Preferred

  • Prior experience in an agency environment is highly desired.

Benefits

  • Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
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Director, Paid Social

WPP Media · Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid