Associate Director, Paid Social
$75k - $180kWPP Media
Job Summary As an Associate Director, you will oversee day‑to‑day operations across Paid Social and Programmatic channels, serving as the primary point of contact for the client. You will provide strategic direction, analytical leadership, and execution oversight to deliver highly effective, innovative, and integrated digital media plans. Key Responsibilities Integrated Strategy & Planning: Formulate holistic Paid Social and Programmatic strategies that align with clients’ business objectives. Drive tactical media plans and define the role of both social and programmatic within the broader media mix. Client Relationship Management: Act as a confident, trusted lead for clients. Lead meetings, present strategic recommendations, and communicate complex data insights clearly to client stakeholders. Data Analysis & Insights: Read, synthesize, and analyze complex performance data across channels. Translate findings into actionable optimization strategies and high‑level strategic recommendations. Execution Oversight: Oversee end‑to‑end campaign execution, performance, and pacing across key paid social platforms and programmatic DSPs. Skills & Experience Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising, or equivalent, plus 5+ years of digital media experience. Paid Social Expertise: Hands‑on experience planning, buying, and optimizing campaigns across Meta, TikTok, X, Snapchat, Pinterest; experience with YouTube is desirable. Programmatic Knowledge: Solid understanding of programmatic buying, DSPs, and the programmatic ecosystem. Experience with DV360 and Amazon DSP preferred. People Management: Proven experience as a people manager who trains and grows junior/mid‑level team members. Client‑Facing Experience: Significant client‑facing experience in an agency environment, including leading presentations and handling daily client communications independently. Benefits & Compensation Competitive salary ranging from $75,000 to $180,000 USD, based on location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, group retirement plans, paid time off, partner discounts, and mental health support. Equal Opportunity Statement WPP Media is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination. Candidates will have the same opportunities to progress in their careers and belong in a respected culture. Hybrid work model: teams in office up to four days per week. Accommodations and flexibility are discussed during interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr WPP Media
$120k - $125k
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...Job Summary As an Associate Director, you will oversee day‑to‑day operations across Paid Social and Programmatic channels, serving as the primary point of contact for the client. You will provide strategic direction, analytical leadership, and execution oversight to deliver...SuggestedWork at office$120k
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$100k - $115k
...Herschend Family Entertainment, Zalando, Edible Arrangements, Citizens Bank, and more. YOUR ROLE As a champion of paid social media, the Associate DIrector is responsible for delivering a level of innovation and excellence in the work produced for our clients. This...Permanent employmentInternshipWork at officeLocal areaWork from homeWorldwideFlexible hours$110k - $115k
...promotion, D2C, and more. The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity. The Orchard is seeking an Associate Director, Paid Media & Growth Strategy (US) to join our Global Paid Media & Growth...Work at officeLocal areaWorldwideShift work$55k - $65k
...makers who are all in on helping brands—and each other—thrive. We work hard, stay humble, and build with purpose. WHAT YOU'LL DO Own Paid Social Execution Manage and execute paid social campaigns with a primary focus on Meta.Oversee campaign setup, pacing, optimization, and...Full timeCurrently hiringWork at officeRemote workFlexible hours2 days per week$60.8k - $84k
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...also offers shopper marketing, marketing innovation, and content activation services. Responsibilities Drive overall paid social strategy and associated tactics to meet client goals, collaborating closely with integrated media leads (programmatic, search, etc.) and...Work at officeLocal area3 days per week$80k - $120k
...THE ROLE We are seeking a Paid Search Associate Director who can confidently lead client relationships while also rolling up their sleeves to execute campaigns. This role requires a balance of strategic vision and hands-on management. You’ll be responsible for guiding...Remote workShift work$97.38k - $155.96k
...performance marketing training and education. Overview The Associate Director, Social Media acts as a key contributor and expert in the social space... ...this role. Responsibilities Contribute to development of paid social activation content, including POVs, playbooks,...Temporary workFreelanceWorldwideFlexible hours$140k - $160k
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...Syneos Health is looking for an experienced Social Associate Director. The Social Associate Director is a role within the integrated media team... ...~6+ years of experience leading, executing, and planning Paid Social media campaigns ~ Able to put together and present...Local areaFlexible hours$105k - $120k
...We’re seeking an Associate Director, Paid Media to lead and grow a portfolio of client relationships while managing a team of channel experts... ...direction across multiple paid media clients, including search, social, programmatic, video, and emerging platforms. Own client...Full timeWork at officeRelocation$120k - $130k
...optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated... ...media, experiments with new ad units and platforms while delivering paid social plans designed to meet client goals ~ Present plans...Local area$150k - $160k
...on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth... ...for the development of strong Paid Social teams leading the execution... ...-class Social programs. The Director encourages teams to think... ...Responsibilities: Directly manages Associate Directors and Managers and...Local area$150k - $160k
...also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-... ...campaign execution and stewardship. The Director is accountable for the performance & pacing... ...program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your...Local area
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