Paid Social Buyer

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$66K/yr – $70K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 7 days ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end paid social campaigns across Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Pinterest, driving performance and optimization through cross-functional collaboration and data-driven insights.

  • Define targeting and creative strategies
  • Provide actionable optimization recommendations based on performance data

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Launch and manage paid social media campaigns across platforms including Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Pinterest.
  • Set up ads, select creative assets, and write or edit ad copy to support campaign objectives.
  • Monitor campaign pacing, delivery, and overall performance to ensure success against KPIs.
  • Analyze campaign data and reporting metrics including click-through-rate, engagement, video completion rates, and page views to identify optimization opportunities.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Ad Operations, and Editorial teams to support campaign strategy and execution.
  • Provide insights and recommendations on targeting strategies, platform capabilities, and campaign performance.
  • Contribute ideas and best practices during team brainstorming sessions to help improve campaign effectiveness and innovation.
  • Stay informed on emerging social platforms, trends, and paid media opportunities to continuously evolve campaign strategies.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in paid social media buying, digital advertising, or a related field.
  • Familiarity with major social media platforms and a strong understanding of both established and emerging channels.
  • Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret campaign performance data and identify actionable insights.
  • Comfortable working in Excel and/or Google Sheets.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • This role is based in NYC and follows a hybrid schedule with in-office attendance required 4 days per week.

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
  • Experience with paid social buying tools is a plus.

Benefits

  • Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
  • Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
  • Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
  • Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
  • Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
  • Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
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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
6.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

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