Lead Paid Social Strategist

Help lead 829’s thriving Paid Media team as a Lead Strategist focusing on Paid Social. Strengthen 829’s “secret sauce” by applying your comprehensive understanding of pay‑per‑click advertising, and all of the technical and soft skills that go into driving a successful campaign and client relationship. As a senior individual contributor, further the department’s standard of excellence by sharing your expertise. In addition, you’ll manage a portfolio of clients, executing campaigns and coordinating with colleagues across marketing disciplines to drive collective success. What You’ll Do Strategize, develop, and simultaneously maintain multiple digital advertising campaigns for a portfolio of medium‑to‑enterprise sized businesses. Monitor the effectiveness of campaigns as they relate to client goals, conversions, and events. Update clients regularly as to the status of their digital initiatives. Prepare client deliverables from project kickoff documents to rolling reporting. Advise clients on how to best accomplish their business goals through digital advertising. Deliver departmental leadership in a non‑managerial fashion through trainings, audits, and coaching. Serve as a technical resource to other departments, committees, and your peers. Conceptualize, vocalize, and implement departmental process improvements. Assist with candidate interviews and the departmental hiring process. What You’ll Bring A minimum of 5‑7 years managing paid advertising programs. Previous leadership experience. Thorough understanding of various paid social advertising tool sets such as Facebook and LinkedIn. Proficiency in Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Google Docs. Deep understanding of analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Hubspot Analytics, or similar. Familiarity with WordPress or a similar CMS. Understanding of landing page best practices and optimization techniques. Experience with project management tools such as ClickUp, Asana, or Monday.com. Experience with pixeling and conversion tracking via Google Tag Manager or other means. Experience with reporting tools such as Google Data Studio, NinjaCat, TapClicks, or similar. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to work both independently and in a team‑oriented environment. Experience juggling multiple projects and paid advertising campaigns simultaneously. Nice‑to‑Haves Certifications in Facebook Ads, Google Ads, or similar. Familiarity with Twitter Ads, Pinterest Ads, Reddit Ads, and/or TikTok Ads. Experience with Google Ads and/or Microsoft Ads. Familiarity with Amazon Ads, Walmart Ads or other online retailer advertising platforms. Experience managing and optimizing product data feeds. Experience with third‑party platforms like Feedonomics, Skai, and/or Helium10. Benefits and Perks We Provide Remote Workplace. You have the option to work at our office in Boston or remotely in one of these states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, ID, IL, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, SC, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA. Paid Time Off. Receive generous paid vacation benefits that increase each year you’re with us, 12 Company Holidays, and Summer Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. 401K + Match. 401K plan with 4% Safe Harbor employer match after one year of employment and financial literacy services provided through our retirement provider. Life Insurance Benefit. No‑cost coverage to ensure peace of mind for your family. Short Term Disability Benefit. We’ve got you covered if you need to be OOO with an illness or injury that keeps you out of work. Healthcare. Choose from several competitive healthcare plans for you and your family with 80% employer coverage for all medical and dental premiums, 100% employer coverage for vision, and the option to participate in the FSA program. Commuter Benefits. Allocate pre‑tax funds towards your commute to save up to 40% per year in transportation expenses. Continuing Education. Access to monthly team‑led webinars, exclusive 829‑cohort based learning, digital course platforms, and funding opportunities to attend national conferences and events. What We Believe At 829 Studios, we boldly embrace diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. Our goal: a team rich in backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Why? Because inclusivity powers our brilliance and client success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, mental illness, age, ancestry, genetic information, military service, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Who We Are 829 Studios is a Boston‑based integrated digital marketing agency with a mission to propel organizations to unlock their full potential and accomplish their most ambitious goals. We harness the power of logic with magic – a balance of data‑driven strategy and brand‑focused creative. We partner with diverse organizations across various industries and our client list encompasses venture‑backed start‑ups, publicly traded companies, non‑profits, and more. By committing not only to our growth as a company, but the development of our employees and teams’, we have created a collaborative environment that fosters ingenuity and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging values within our community. 829 has been recognized as one of the nation’s top agencies by the Inc. 5000 Fastest‑Growing Privately Held Companies, Adweek 100 Fastest‑Growing Digital Agencies, Boston Business Journal's Fast 50 (Massachusetts' 50 Fastest‑Growing Private Companies), HubSpot's Top Digital Agencies list, and a we are and employee‑certified Great Place to Work. Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000 We determine compensation based on experience, demonstrated skills, and current market conditions at the time of hire to ensure fairness and consistency across roles. Actual compensation will depend on experience and may be adjusted based on skills, qualifications, and alignment with the scope and impact of the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr