Paid Social Media Manager

New York City, NY (On-site)

$75K/yr – $100K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

You will own the end to end paid social program, from setup and optimization to reporting, while collaborating with clients and seniors on budget, strategy, and risk management.

  • Own paid social campaigns across Meta, TikTok, Google, LinkedIn, and Snapchat
  • Lead creative testing, tracking, and performance analysis
  • Coordinate with stakeholders and maintain execution standards

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Execute and optimize paid social campaigns across platforms, ensuring accurate setup, targeting, tracking, budgets, and creative implementation.
  • Monitor campaign performance daily, implementing A/B tests and real-time optimizations to maximize ROI.
  • Manage creator allowlisting, troubleshoot platform issues, and ensure proper tracking and campaign functionality.
  • Stay up to date on platform trends, new ad products, and emerging opportunities to improve campaign performance.
  • Develop and execute creative testing strategies to identify top-performing content, messaging, and audiences.
  • Support social commerce initiatives, including TikTok Shop and shoppable ad formats.
  • Partner with Senior Managers on budget pacing, campaign performance, and identifying potential risks.
  • Analyze performance data, develop actionable insights, and contribute to campaign reporting and strategic recommendations.
  • Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for client stakeholders, proactively addressing needs and escalating complex issues when necessary.
  • Maintain high standards of execution, collaboration, and consistency across campaigns and team workflows.

Requirements

  • 3–4 years of hands-on paid social experience, with a proven record of contributing to successful campaigns
  • Direct experience with major paid social platforms, including Meta Business Manager, TikTok Ads Manager, Google Ads (YouTube), LinkedIn Campaign Manager, and Snapchat Ads Manager
  • Up-to-date knowledge of platform-specific features, products, and best practices
  • Working knowledge of tracking pixels, UTM parameters, and ad implementation
  • Experience with creator and influencer paid amplification, including Spark Ads and partnership ads
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey strategies and insights to a range of stakeholders
  • Sharp problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
  • Exceptional organization and prioritization skills
  • Familiarity with Asana or similar project management tools

Preferred

  • Platform certifications such as Meta Blueprint or TikTok Academy a plus

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 25 days of PTO + Sick days + Winter break
  • Retirement planning with employer match
  • Monthly phone/internet reimbursement
  • Professional development stipend
  • New joiner's Home office allowance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Volunteer days
  • Identity theft protection & Legal assistance
  • Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
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Whalar

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We sit at the heart of the Whalar Group, a group of 6 companies on a mission to liberate the creative voice and rid the world of meaningless marketing by creating a one-of-a-kind Creator ecosystem to empower this new generation. Through unmatched trust, understanding, and proximity to Creators, we are perfectly positioned to help them reach their fullest potential while transforming brands into cultural drivers and becoming the secret growth weapon for CMOs. That’s the Whalar Way.We go beyond conventional influencer strategy. The Whalar Way taps into the beating pulse of communities, listens to the nuances that move culture, and connects your brand in ways that make it unforgettable. Through authentic co-creation with our clients and Creators, we shape conversations people actually care about and craft campaigns that achieve ultimate cultural relevance.Fast Company Most Innovative Company, Best Workplaces for InnovatorsAd Age Social Media Agency of the YearCampaign Social Media Agency of the YearInfluencer Marketing Awards Best Large Influencer Marketing AgencyAdweek Creator Agency of the YearStreamy Awards Agency of the YearGold & Silver Cannes LionsWorkLife 50 Best WorkplacesInstagram: @WhalarFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/whalarThreads: @WhalarTwitter: @WhalarYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Whalar

Founded in 2016
Brooklyn, New York, USA
267 employees (51 in marketing)
52% recommend to a friend
71% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$75K/yr – $100K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($88K) is 5% above the median base salary for Paid Social Media Manager roles in the United States ($83K).

Paid Social Media Manager median pay in the United States

$83K/yr

Most earn $80K to $90K. Based on 21 salaries, including bonus and equity.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
32 (12% of company)
Median Tenure
6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Funding

Total Funding
$3.6M
Last Raise
$3M
Undisclosed, 10 months ago

Funding History

  • May 2025
    Undisclosed
  • Sep 2017
    Seed • $3M
  • May 2017
    Seed

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
13.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
35.9%
Direct
48.7%
Referral
6.9%
Social
7.1%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~267

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Paid Social Media Manager

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