Paid Social Media Strategist

New York City, NY (On-site)

$53K/yr – $65K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own paid social execution across multiple platforms with KPI-driven optimization, turning data into actionable recommendations for campaign teams.

  • End-to-end Paid Social: Launch and optimize campaigns across Meta, X, LinkedIn, Snapchat, TikTok, and more per the media plan.
  • Performance & Reporting: Build regular stakeholder-ready reports and implement budget-shift recommendations to hit goals.
  • Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with media planning, clients, and partners while staying current on trends and regulatory needs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Implement digital ad campaigns across social ad platforms including Meta Business Manager, X (Twitter) Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Snapchat Ads Manager, TikTok Ads Manager and others based on the media plan provided
  • Ensure campaigns meet and exceed client KPIs through campaign setup, management, and ongoing optimizations
  • Provide data-driven strategic insight and recommendations to campaign teams
  • Create and deliver regular reporting that demonstrates campaign performance to goal
  • Work with the media planning team to develop campaign strategy and onboarding plans along with recommendations on budget shifts to drive outcomes
  • Participate in select customer and partner agency phone calls
  • Stay up-to-date on paid social industry trends and political & advocacy requirements

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or related area OR relevant work experience
  • Minimum 2 years' relevant experience executing and optimizing digital paid ad campaigns
  • Meta Certification as a Media Buying Professional (410-101)
  • Hands-on knowledge of social media buying platforms such as Meta, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, etc.
  • Basic understanding of Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager, and pixel implementation across social media platforms
  • Knowledge and experience using reporting dashboards and software
  • Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills
  • Strong ability to stay organized and focused while managing high volumes of detail-oriented work
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to function well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
  • Strong organizational skills and flexibility to efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Critical thinking skills to interpret client needs, identify real-time solutions, and suggest and implement campaign optimizations
  • Ability to assess priorities, make informed decisions, and effectively communicate and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Ability to follow established processes and proactively communicate when adjustments are needed

Preferred

  • Curiosity for the use of AI and automation tools to help streamline processes and improve output
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