Associate Director, Paid Social

  • Full-time

Company Description

As the Human Experience Company, we are a global media agency that believes in the alchemy of people and technology to create experiences people love and actions brands need. It’s in our DNA. We’re powered by the strength of our innovative, driven and intelligent people who are deeply passionate about achieving best-in-class results on behalf of our clients –some of the world’s leading marketers.

We value you and the work you do. We work hard, but also enjoy scores of perks rooted in our legacy of having one of the strongest agency cultures. Our top-notch health insurance plans and paid time off allow you much-needed time to recharge and achieve the work-life balance you need to bring your absolute best self to work.

Job Description

The Associate Director, Paid Social is highly motivated, technically savvy, detail oriented, and strives to lead the day to day management of the paid social end of the Precision Group for a dedicated client. This individual will develop/deliver/inspire Starcom's vision while continuing to build the client's brand. 

The Associate Director will also act as the main point of contact for the client and be comfortable with day-to-day interaction. Our social team works across a diverse range of sectors on some of the largest and most dynamic clients within the agency. We are looking for an enthusiastic leader and paid social expert who is keen to submerge themselves into a number of projects.

Role Objectives: 

  • Design strategies for leveraging paid media on social networks including Facebook, Twitter & Instagram to deliver against brand objectives  
  • Develop action plans for achieving and measuring social media success, including setting key metrics, measurement and optimization strategies
  • Advocate the value of social media and help educate clients, partners and internal teams on the latest developments and capabilities in this quickly evolving media channel
  • Apply social media knowledge and creativity to brainstorming and strategy sessions
  • Lead regular check-ins on campaign performance and track against KPIs
  • Provide direction as needed for improving campaign performance through optimization and/or implementing new features and strategies
  • Create and deliver presentations to both clients and internal teams showcasing campaign strategy and performance results
  • Develop points of view on new technologies, trends and opportunities in the social media marketplace
  • Foster strong relationships with internal teams and client groups

Qualifications

  • BA or BS in marketing, advertising, business, marketing, or related field
  • 4+ years of experience in paid social or digital investment 
  • 2+ of experience years working with Facebook, Instagram & Twitter ad platforms
  • Agency experience highly preferred
  • Hands-on experience managing and optimizing buys through API and/or self-serve tools
  • Previous team management experience
  • Experience in applying social marketing to drive strict KPI’s against brand-building & direct response initiatives
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret campaign performance data and provide insights and optimization recommendations
  • Understanding of best practices for leveraging social media for brand communication
  • Must possess strong leadership skills and be comfortable presenting ideas to senior client management
  • Comprehensive knowledge of best practices for managing and optimizing API/self-serve buys on Facebook and Twitter
  • Resourceful, curious, and motivated individual with an ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team setting
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate to advanced understanding of Excel

Additional Information

Starcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). 

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