Associate Director, Social

We are looking for a paid social specialist to continue their career as Associate Director. This person will assume day-to-day responsibility for the paid social output of a busy client account (or accounts) and will also help oversee a team of more junior staff responsible for the everyday running of the account. Experience managing a team of social specialists, preferably in an agency environment, would be of benefit. This person will also be required to develop strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders becoming a trusted voice for all things paid social. As such the ideal candidate is someone with extensive knowledge of paid advertising across all of the key social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snap, TikTok etc).

Responsibilities

Assume day-to-day responsibility for the paid social output of client account(s); Oversee a team of more junior staff responsible for the everyday running of the account; Develop strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders; Work closely with other media specialists to oversee delivery of an integrated plan; Take the lead in using digital/social to link other media channels and understanding how other media plans fit into the system; Deliver exceptional social work as well as the output of a manager and a team of planners and executives

Requirements

Extensive experience setting up and optimising paid social campaigns across key social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snap, TikTok); Experience planning large-scale paid social campaigns; Experience compiling detailed and insightful end of campaign reports & presentations; Experience managing a team to jointly compile regular client presentations (QBRs, annual reviews); Track record of working with clients and external stakeholders; Experience line managing others; Experience training and mentoring junior staff; Strong communication and project management skills; Extensive knowledge of paid advertising across all key social channels; Excellent knowledge of the UK social media landscape; Well-versed in planning and activating across digital media (DR and Brand); Ability to engage with stakeholders effectively; Embrace WPP & WPP Media's shared core values; Teamwork, collaborative, friendly, can-do attitude

Nice to have

Experience managing a team of social specialists, preferably in an agency environment; Training certifications in any of the key platforms (e.g. Meta Blueprint); Planning large-scale paid social campaigns across a mix of brand and direct-response objectives

Benefits

Competitive medical; Group retirement plans; Vision insurance; Dental insurance; Significant paid time off; Preferential partner discounts; Employee mental health awareness days; Employee resource groups; Frequent in-office events