Manager, Paid Social

New York City, NY (On-site)

$61K/yr – $90K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

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Job Summary

Own paid social campaigns end to end across major platforms, lead strategy and client communications, and drive data-driven performance while guiding the team to deliver high-quality results.

  • Own weekly client performance updates and present clear insights
  • Lead analytics-driven optimization and actionable next steps
  • Develop and maintain QA processes to improve efficiency

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the performance of paid social campaigns across platforms like Meta, TikTok, Reddit, and LinkedIn and others to ensure client goals are met. This includes managing budgets for campaigns across a global line of business, optimizing campaigns, and maintaining quality assurance throughout.
  • Develop and refine overall campaign strategies and tactical recommendations that align with client goals and broader marketing efforts, inclusive of developing strong audience strategies
  • Accountable for accurate budgeting to ensure proper investment of media dollars
  • Own weekly performance communications with client with clear, concise, delivery. Positioning themself as a trusted client partner.
  • Ensure team provides clear, consistent and proactive communication of campaign performance, strategy updates, and project timelines to clients
  • Keep senior management apprised of key client opportunities, potential risks and other key nuances which affect the health of the business
  • Excel in identifying and resolving complex campaign challenges, using analytical skills and industry knowledge to implement effective solutions
  • Lead the team in analyzing paid social performance data, extracting meaningful insights, and recommending actionable next steps. Ensures reporting is thorough and delivers value to clients.
  • Uphold an active role in meetings, presenting campaign performance insights, tactical plans and recommendations in a clear and compelling manner
  • Manage and delegate responsibilities of day-to-day tasks and communication to junior team members, ensuring all initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and meet or exceed performance goals while maintaining the highest standard of quality

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, concentration in business, marketing or advertising preferred but not required
  • 3+ years of experience in social performance marketing; client side or agency side preferred
  • Deep knowledge and hands-on experience using paid social platforms, inclusive of Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Reddit
  • Experience with full funnel campaign strategies
  • Experience with brand safety and ad serving technology (DoubleVerify, Prisma, etc.); preferred but not required
  • High competency level in Microsoft Office with specific strengths in Excel and Powerpoint
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to clients and team members
  • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • Ability to set, track and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure campaign success
  • Demonstrated problem solving, organization and project management skills

Benefits

  • medical coverage
  • dental
  • vision
  • disability
  • 401K
  • parential and family care leave
  • family forming assistance
  • tuition reimbursement
  • flexible time off
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Founded in 1988
Лондон, Англия, GBR
5.6K employees (1,571 in marketing)
73% recommend to a friend
80% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
29.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
40.7%
Direct
38.6%
Referral
15.2%
Social
4.2%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~5.6K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,462 (26% of company)
Median Career Experience
11 years
Median Tenure
2.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
27

Funding

Total Funding
$350K
Last Raise
$350K
Series A, 9 months ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2025
    Series A • $350K

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