Paid Social Senior Lead

Posted 14 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
Senior level
AdTech • Agency • Artificial Intelligence • Digital Media • Marketing Tech • Social Media • Analytics
PMG is a global, independent platform company engineered for impact.
The Role
Lead paid social strategy and execution across major platforms, manage budgets and campaign optimization, shape creative and targeting, analyze performance with advanced analytics, integrate PMGs Alli platform, build platform relationships, collaborate with creative and influencer teams, and mentor junior staff to drive measurable business results.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are PMG

Named Ad Age Best Places to Work for 11 years in a row and Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators since 2022, PMG is a global independent marketing services and technology company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG leverages business strategy and transformation, creative, media, and insights—as well as its proprietary operating system, Alli—to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions and innovative media strategies.

Our team comprises over 900 employees globally, and our work for ambitious brands like Apple, Nike, Sephora, Experian, Therabody, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Creed Fragrances, BNY, Intuit, CKE Restaurants, Travelex, and Whole Foods spans 85+ countries.

Who You Will Be Working With
The Social team at PMG is a passionate and collaborative group of strategists, planners, and media experts who thrive in the dynamic and ever-changing world of paid social advertising. Our team plays a vital role in connecting clients’ brands with their audiences through innovative, data-driven campaigns that inspire and deliver results.

As part of our team, you’ll work closely with PMG’s media, strategy, creative, and technology groups to craft full-funnel marketing strategies that are as creative as they are impactful. We take pride in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients through a culture of constant learning, curiosity, and a commitment to excellence.

We are driven by collaboration and united by a shared mission: to empower brands to stay ahead in the fast-paced social landscape. Whether you’re brainstorming new ideas, solving complex challenges, or leading transformative initiatives, you’ll find a supportive and inspiring environment where your contributions make a difference.

What You Will Do

  • Lead social media strategy and execution, including budget and media planning, tactical implementation, and performance optimization across major platforms.
  • Shape creative and messaging strategies that align with platform best practices while meeting client objectives in innovative and engaging ways.
  • Develop advanced campaign structures and targeting approaches that maximize client goals, driving measurable business results.
  • Evaluate performance data across channels, providing actionable recommendations to optimize revenue and return on investment for clients.
  • Integrate PMG’s proprietary technology, Alli, into daily workflows, driving adoption and contributing product insights to enhance its effectiveness company-wide.
  • Design and implement technical solutions tailored to client needs, addressing unique challenges with custom strategies that deliver impactful outcomes.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with platform representatives, serving as a point of contact for innovation initiatives, testing frameworks, and measurement planning.
  • Collaborate with influencer teams to create cohesive paid social and influencer strategies that amplify client campaigns and audience reach.

What You Will Bring

  • 7+ years of experience in paid social strategy or a related field, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Advanced expertise in paid social and content marketing, enabling the development and execution of innovative, results-driven campaigns.
  • Intermediate knowledge of marketing metrics and marketing planning and analysis to support data-informed strategies and recommendations.
  • Proficiency in managing campaigns across major social media platforms such as Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, Snap, and LinkedIn to maximize client results.
  • Advanced skills in tools like Google Analytics, Microsoft Excel, and SQL to analyze performance data and generate actionable insights.
  • Strong analytical mindset, paired with a proactive approach to uncovering insights, refining strategies, and driving optimizations.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, ensuring alignment across internal teams, clients, and platform representatives.
  • Proven ability to mentor and guide team members, fostering growth and creating a culture of innovation and excellence.
  • A commitment to curiosity and adaptability as a continual learner, staying at the forefront of media innovation while prioritizing client success with a customer-focused mindset that seeks opportunities to deliver meaningful value.
  • A dedication to people-focused leadership, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth by leading by example and nurturing strong relationships that empower others to excel.

What We Offer

  • Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
  • Generous Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
  • Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
  • Retirement & Pension Plans: Plan for your future with competitive retirement or pension programs, including contribution matching.
  • Fertility and Family Support: Access fertility benefits for all team members and their spouses.
  • Healthcare: Coverage and support for everyday medical expenses and routine care, tailored by geography.
  • Pet Insurance: Protect your pet's health and your finances.
  • Lifestyle Spending Accounts: Enjoy 100% company-funded accounts to promote healthy habits and well-being.
  • Commuter Benefits: Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available.
  • Annual Bonus: All employees are eligible for an annual bonus.
  • Volunteering Opportunities: Receive 8 give-back hours to volunteer in your local communities.
  • AI Enterprise License: Access AI Enterprise accounts and participate in weekly AI training sessions to empower and ensure AI safety.

Benefits vary by country, location, and geography to reflect local laws, norms, and expectations.

What Sets Us Apart

Being part of PMG means joining a company culture that’s unmatched in digital. We're dedicated to working hard to serve our employees and clients, delivering value, results, and innovation—which often requires true grit and agility. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other to continuously improve in every way.

In alignment with our core values to be inclusive and always change for the better, PMG is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we only change for the better by bringing diverse perspectives to our company. PMG recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Skills Required

  • 7+ years of experience in paid social strategy or related field
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Advanced expertise in paid social and content marketing
  • Intermediate knowledge of marketing metrics, planning, and analysis
  • Proficiency managing campaigns on Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, Snap, and LinkedIn
  • Advanced skills with Google Analytics, Microsoft Excel, and SQL
  • Strong analytical mindset and data-driven optimization experience
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills
  • Proven ability to mentor and guide team members
  • Experience integrating or using proprietary ad/marketing platforms (e.g., Alli) and contributing product insights
  • Commitment to continual learning, curiosity, and adaptability in media innovation
  • People-focused leadership and ability to foster team growth

PMG Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is described as generous, with a broad baseline of PTO, holidays, and personal days. Feedback suggests occasional extra time off has been provided during challenging periods.
  • Parental & Family Support Support for families is emphasized through paid parental leave for various paths to parenthood and family-building benefits like fertility, surrogacy, and adoption resources. Feedback suggests return-to-work support further strengthens this area.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Incentives are highlighted through broad eligibility for annual performance bonuses and memorable spot gifts. Feedback suggests these incentives help offset lighter base pay for some roles.

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The Company
HQ: Dallas, TX
1,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

PMG integrates business strategy, media, creative, and data within a single operating model powered by our proprietary operating system, Alli. Developed in-house, Alli connects strategy to execution and execution to measurement—aligning people, systems, and accountability to drive measurable business outcomes.

Why Work With Us

With more than 1,000 employees across North America and Europe, PMG partners with brands including Apple, Nike, Dropbox, Experian, Sephora, and Whole Foods. Our work has earned top industry honors, including Cannes Lions and Adweek’s Media Plan of the Year, and PMG has been recognized as MediaPost’s 2025 Independent Agency of the Year and Ad Age’s

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