Senior Associate, Paid Search / Social

PHD is a global communications planning and media buying agency network delivering smart strategic thinking and creative innovation for the world’s leading brands. Brilliant media thinking is in our DNA. A culture of thought‑leadership, creativity and innovation has seen us grow from a challenger agency in the UK to a global leader with over 6,000 employees in more than 100 offices worldwide. The Social & Search Team Our thriving Paid Social and Search team culture is characterized by a blend of collaboration, innovation and shared passion for data‑driven marketing. Team members feel inspired, supported and empowered to excel in their roles while contributing to the team’s overall success. The Opportunity – Senior Associate, Paid Social & Search The Senior Associate will play a pivotal role in leading and managing paid social and search marketing campaigns. The role involves fine‑tuning discipline knowledge, taking on day‑to‑day management responsibilities and supporting the team in achieving campaign goals. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines, and possesses a strong analytical mind to analyze data and identify trends to optimize campaign performance. Manage Paid Social & Search campaigns: Oversee day‑to‑day activities and provide updates to the team. Billing: Support the team in monthly billing, reconciliation processes and protocols. Conduct analysis: Analyze in‑platform data to identify optimization opportunities and make recommendations. Monitor performance: Track account performance, identify trends and make necessary adjustments. Creative asset management: Upload and manage creative assets on social platforms; lead the creation of paid search keywords and ad copy. Support team members: Train and mentor junior team members and provide guidance and support as needed. Contribute to reporting: Assist in creating and analyzing performance reports, developing insights and actions that demonstrate a thorough understanding of the client’s goals. Quality assurance: Act as a quality assurance check for the account and ensure accurate Excel workbooks. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising or communications, or relevant post‑secondary education, training or equivalent experience. Minimum 2+ years of relevant paid social and search management experience. Hands‑on keyboard experience with major paid social platforms (Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, Reddit, etc.). Hands‑on keyboard experience with Google Ads. Hands‑on keyboard experience with any bid management platform such as SA360 or Marin. Ability to quickly learn and apply new software and tools. Strong analytical skills and ability to think critically; passion for A/B testing. Results‑driven professional with a passion for learning and a desire to succeed in a fast‑paced agency setting. Actively seeks out opportunities to learn and develop new skills. Enjoys working in a team environment and contributes to a positive team dynamic. Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to effectively convey insights to clients, tie account performance to business goals, build relationships with partners such as engines or networks, and prepare client‑facing deliverables. Preferred Certifications & Skills Certifications from major paid social platforms (Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, etc.). Google Search Ads 360 certification. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Benefits Health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, vacation days, sick days, personal days, paid parental leave, paid medical leave, and STD/LTD insurance benefits. Compensation Range

$44,000 – $65,000 USD

This role is hybrid, requiring three (3) days per week in the office. The remaining two (2) days may be worked remotely. Specific in‑office days will be discussed during the interview process, with flexibility to align with team needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr PHD