Job Description:
We are looking for a Manager, Paid Social to join our amazing team!
This role is responsible for the implementation and execution of paid social campaigns across Meta, among other platforms. You will maintain, develops, and exceed performance targets for the brand, and be charged with gathering data from social platforms and distilling it into actionable insights.
This role is client-facing, will involve strategic planning and executional leadership, own full-funnel projects, steward paid social budgets, and manage an associate.
Responsibilities:
Manage full-funnel projects from start to finish, while coming up with creative ways to advance the brand through paid social
Provide accurate client communication that details performance and return on investment via regular campaign reporting and analysis
Oversee large paid social budgets through daily pacing reports and campaign optimizations
Facilitate meetings, communicate with vendors, and participate in QBRs as needed
Drive effective client services and client relationships through accurate and timely communication
Develop and maintain relationships with clients, internal stakeholders, and key paid social partners to nurture performance growth
Review and manage client data to ensure optimal performance on all campaigns
Provide day to day implementation, optimization and execution of client campaigns through direct input and supervising junior staff
Liaises with vendors and third-party reps to maintain and develop relationships and build knowledge of new features and betas
Interpret performance reports to provide actionable insights and analysis to meet campaign objectives
Coach and develop junior staff by supervising and providing QA on their projects and day to day activities
Plan paid social campaigns via regular tactical recommendations for clients that include strategic social media investment across partners
Work with platform partners to facilitate media plan proposals, campaign measurement, and custom media activations
Maintain brand safety, suitability, and viewability metrics across all activations
Qualifications:
3-4 years’ experience working in Ads Manager in several social channels such as, Meta, LinkedIn, Reddit Snapchat, Tik Tok, Twitter, Pinterest etc.
Experience working at an advertising or digital marketing agency
2+ year experience setting up and tracking paid social campaigns from start to completion
Solid understanding of media technologies and emerging trends
Excellent communication and presentation skills including written and verbal
Strong analytical skills. Must be able to gather, analyze, summarize, and present data
Excellent knowledge of the digital media landscape for both branding and direct response campaigns
Ability to work independently as well as work in a team in a collaborative, problem-solving environment
Experience working with influencers, creator/content partners
Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP’s, Pivot Tables)
Detailed knowledge of paid social marketing techniques and platform buying tools
Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret large quantities of data
Must be eager and willing to learn, with exemplary attention to detail, with advanced experience in reporting and campaign builds
Additional Information:
At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.
The annual salary range for this position is $65,000-$85,000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.
Benefits available with this position include:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
Life insurance,
Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
401k,
Flexible paid time off,
At least 15 paid holidays per year,
Paid sick and safe leave, and
Paid parental leave.
Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.
To begin the application process, please click on the "Apply" button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.
Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e-mail to [email protected] by clicking on the link to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.
Location:
Chicago - N. StateBrand:
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PermanentDentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e-mail to [email protected] by clicking on the link to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.
Skills Required
- 3-4 years experience working in Ads Manager across social channels (Meta, LinkedIn, Reddit, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter, Pinterest)
- Experience working at an advertising or digital marketing agency
- 2+ years experience setting up and tracking paid social campaigns from start to completion
- Detailed knowledge of paid social marketing techniques and platform buying tools
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)
- Strong analytical skills; ability to gather, analyze, summarize, and present data
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and verbal
- Experience working with influencers, creator/content partners
- Solid understanding of media technologies and emerging trends
- Ability to manipulate, analyze, and interpret large quantities of data
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Experience supervising or coaching junior staff and providing QA on their projects
- Experience maintaining brand safety, suitability, and viewability metrics across activations
- Eagerness to learn, attention to detail, advanced experience in reporting and campaign builds
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave at full pay and caregiver supports (including backup care) are emphasized as standout elements. Feedback suggests family-oriented benefits are a strong part of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO, extensive paid holidays, and a year-end office closure are established components. Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous and add meaningful flexibility.
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Retirement Support — A large, established 401(k) plan with employer matching is clearly documented. Feedback suggests retirement benefits feel competitive and straightforward.
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