Associate Media Strategist, Paid Social and Search

The Paid Social & Search Campaign Manager will support the agency's media team by ensuring campaigns are planned, launched, and optimized efficiently, accurately, and on schedule. This role is ideal for a media professional with at least one year of experience buying media across Meta and Google, either at an advertising agency or in an in-house marketing team. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in digital media buying and campaign operations and is ready to take ownership of campaign execution, including campaign setup, trafficking, optimization, reporting, and cross-functional coordination. Core responsibilities include: Campaign Support & Execution Assist with the setup and trafficking of digital and social ad campaigns, ensuring all assets meet platform specifications and deadlines. Maintain campaign calendars, timelines, and internal trackers to ensure accuracy and visibility for the team. Coordinate with vendors and media partners to secure placements, gather specs, and confirm deliverables. Support the media team in troubleshooting issues and coordinating changes during campaign launches. Performance Tracking & Reporting Pull campaign performance data from platforms and vendor reports to maintain up-to-date tracking documents. Compile weekly, monthly, and wrap-up reports with clear, accurate metrics for internal and client use. Assist in preparing presentation materials and performance summaries for client meetings. Provide general administrative support to the media team, ensuring smooth workflow and timely updates. Stay current on industry trends and platform updates to build foundational media knowledge. Contribute to a collaborative, positive team environment and be proactive in learning and taking on new responsibilities. Contribute to the growth of client relationships by providing strategic counsel and proactive ideas that add value. Stay current on media trends, audience behaviors, and emerging platforms to ensure client strategies remain competitive. Support the Media Director and team leads with special projects, vendor communications, and partnership opportunities. Qualifications 1-3 years of experience in digital media, advertising, or marketing, with at least 1 year in an agency or in-house media buying environment. Foundational understanding of digital and social media platforms, ad trafficking, and campaign execution workflows. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners. Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and comfort working with performance data, reporting tools, and platform dashboards. Demonstrated proactive attitude, collaborative mindset, and eagerness to grow within a fast-paced media team. #J-18808-Ljbffr PlusUp