Paid Social Director

We are PMG

PMG, a global independent platform company engineered for impact, integrates business strategy, media, creative, and data within a single operating model powered by our proprietary operating system, Alli. With more than 1,000 employees, PMG partners with brands including Apple, Nike, Dropbox, Experian, Sephora, and Whole Foods. Our work has earned top industry honors, including Cannes Lions and Adweek’s Media Plan of the Year, and PMG has won 40+ workplace culture awards, including being the only company to rank among Ad Age’s Best Places to Work for 11 consecutive years.

Who You Will Be Working With

At PMG, the Social team is a driving force behind innovative paid media strategies that connect clients with their audiences in meaningful ways. We’re a group of creative strategists, data enthusiasts, and media experts who thrive on collaboration and excellence. Together, we work across PMG’s media, strategy, creative, and technology teams to deliver full-funnel marketing solutions that not only meet expectations but exceed them.

As a Paid Social Director, you’ll lead groundbreaking strategies for a client at the forefront of social innovation. You’ll be part of a team that values curiosity, continuous learning, and teamwork. This is an opportunity to shape impactful campaigns, build deep partnerships with platform representatives, and guide your team to success. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture where everyone can grow, innovate, and make a lasting impact on the brands we support.

What You Will Do

• Own and lead paid social strategy across core and emerging platforms, driving innovation, testing frameworks, and measurement plans that yield best-in-class performance for your client.
• Serve as the strategic lead for client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to senior-level stakeholders and ensuring alignment with their goals and vision.
• Shape full-year partnerships with platform representatives, identifying opportunities for collaboration, testing, and learning that deliver measurable value.
• Collaborate across teams, including social, creative, strategy, and technology, to optimize campaign performance daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Master PMG’s proprietary technology, Alli, using it to deliver tailored data analyses and insights while contributing to its evolution to better serve client needs.
• Guide and mentor your team, nurturing both their technical expertise and leadership skills to ensure their growth and the success of your shared efforts.
• Evaluate resource needs and staffing plans, ensuring the team is equipped to meet client demands while maximizing efficiency and impact.
• Bring energy and focus to every project, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives.

What You Will Bring

• 10+ years of experience in paid social strategy or a related field, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of leadership experience, with a proven ability to train, mentor, and coach team members on both technical and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced expertise in Paid Social, Marketing Metrics, and Marketing Planning & Analysis to design and execute high-impact strategies.
• Strong proficiency in Content Marketing to align messaging and creative strategies with platform best practices and client goals.
• Expertise in managing campaigns across social media platforms such as Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, Snap, and LinkedIn, maximizing client performance and engagement.
• Advanced skills in tools like Google Analytics, Microsoft Excel, and SQL to analyze data, develop insights, and refine strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, paired with a proactive approach to uncovering opportunities and optimizing performance.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, ensuring alignment with clients, internal teams, and platform representatives.
• Proven ability to inspire and guide teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
• A commitment to curiosity and adaptability as a Continual Learner, staying at the forefront of media innovation while prioritizing client success with a Customer-Focused mindset that seeks opportunities to deliver meaningful value.
• A dedication to People-Focused leadership, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth by Leading by Example and nurturing strong relationships that empower others to excel.

What We Offer

Performance-Based Rewards: Your impact should be part of your reward. This role is eligible for PMG’s annual bonus program—a standout part of our total compensation offering and an opportunity to share in our success. Bonus awards are informed by individual impact and performance, as well as team and company results, and are subject to applicable program terms.

Professional Development: Keep growing through learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and support for career advancement.

Generous Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge, connect with loved ones, and enjoy life outside work.

Parental Leave: Receive paid parental leave during life’s important family moments.

Retirement Benefits: Build for your future with competitive retirement benefits, including employer contributions or matching where applicable.

Fertility and Family Support: Access fertility and family-building benefits for eligible employees and their spouses or partners.

Healthcare: Choose from medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to support you and your family.

Pet Insurance: Access optional coverage for the four-legged members of your family.

Lifestyle Spending Account: Receive company-funded support for eligible health and well-being expenses.

Commuter Benefits: Access support for your commute where available.

Volunteering Opportunities: Receive eight paid hours each year to give back to your community.

AI Tools and Training: Access enterprise AI tools and ongoing training that helps PMGers use AI effectively, creatively, and responsibly.

Our benefits and compensation programs may vary by location and eligibility and are subject to applicable plan terms. We’ll share full details during the hiring process.

What Sets Us Apart

Being part of PMG means joining a company culture that’s unmatched in digital. We're dedicated to working hard to serve our employees and clients, delivering value, results, and innovation—which often requires true grit and agility. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other to continuously improve in every way.

In alignment with our core values to be inclusive and always change for the better, PMG is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we only change for the better by bringing diverse perspectives to our company. PMG recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.