WPP

Paid Social Account Manager

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Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, GBR

In-Office

Mid level

AdTech • Marketing Tech

The Role

Manage day-to-day paid social campaigns across major platforms, oversee junior team members, build client and stakeholder relationships, project-manage multiple campaigns, provide actionable feedback, and ensure flawless campaign execution and optimisation across markets.

Summary Generated by Built In

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

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Role Summary and Impact

EssenceMediacom:

EssenceMediacom, part of WPP, is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.

We are looking for a paid social specialist to continue their career as a Paid Social Account Manager. This person will play an integral role in the day-to-day running of a busy client account (or accounts). They will be required to work with their line manager to help oversee more junior team members with the overall aim of delivering flawless paid social campaigns for clients. The ideal candidate is someone with good working knowledge of paid advertising across one or more of the key social channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Snap, etc). This person will also be required to develop relationships with clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders becoming a trusted voice for all things paid social.

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Strong written and verbal communication skills across all platforms.
Expert organizational skills, great attention to detail.
Ability to implement and adhere to and meet deadlines and project manage multiple campaigns.
Excellent client relationship and management skills.
Proven problem-solving skills and ability to think outside of the box for creative solutions.
Ability to motivate team members in a positive light.
Detail oriented and responsive, deadline-driven with strong quantitative reasoning skills.
Provide timely and actionable feedback to the team to aid in their development, improvement, and progress.
Foster a good working relationship across all client teams to facilitate flawless execution of plans.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships both internally and externally.
Experience with planning and running larger-scale paid social campaigns on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & Pinterest across multiple markets.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. 

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. 

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.  Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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Skills Required

Strong written and verbal communication skills across all platforms.
Expert organizational skills and great attention to detail.
Ability to implement, adhere to, and meet deadlines and project manage multiple campaigns.
Excellent client relationship and management skills.
Proven problem-solving skills and ability to think outside of the box for creative solutions.
Ability to motivate team members in a positive light.
Detail oriented, responsive, deadline-driven with strong quantitative reasoning skills.
Provide timely and actionable feedback to the team to aid development and progress.
Foster good working relationships across client teams to facilitate flawless execution of plans.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships both internally and externally.
Experience planning and running larger-scale paid social campaigns on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest across multiple markets.
Right to work in the UK.

WPP Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WPP and has not been reviewed or approved by WPP.

Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support includes a global Employee Assistance Programme and company-wide initiatives, with modern multi‑agency campuses and on‑site amenities positioned as part of the experience. This indicates a holistic focus across mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Retirement Support — Retirement offerings commonly include a US 401(k) with employer matching, though specifics can differ by operating company. This provides a recognizable savings framework that many candidates expect in large employers.
Parental & Family Support — Family benefits can be above average in parts of the network, such as VML’s paid parental leave for adoptive and foster parents. These signals suggest meaningful support for certain family‑forming needs.