Associate Director, Social

WPP Media; Greater London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Vision and dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

WPP Media in London is seeking an Associate Director, Paid Social to lead the paid social output for a busy client account and oversee a team of planners.

The role requires extensive paid social knowledge across major platforms, strong client relationships, and excellent planning and project management. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated campaigns in a hybrid office setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a paid social team in an agency environment.
• Extensive knowledge of paid advertising across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and Snap.
• Strong client and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Excellent planning, project management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily paid social output for client accounts.
• Lead and mentor a team of planners and execs.
• Develop strong client relationships and present insights.
• Collaborate with other media specialists to integrate plans.

Skills

Paid social management

Team leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Project management

Campaign reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Facebook Ads

Instagram Ads

TikTok Ads

Twitter/X Ads

Snap Ads

Meta Blueprint

Job description

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 ourpioneeringagentic 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.

2894 - Associate Director, Paid Social - UK

Role Summary and Impact

We are looking for a paid social specialist to continue their career asAssociateDirector.This personwillassumeday-to-dayresponsibilityfor the paid social output of abusy client account (or accounts)and willalsohelpoversee a team of more junior staff responsible for theeverydayrunning of the account.Experiencemanagingateam 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 stakeholdersbecoming atrustedvoice for all things paid social.As such the ideal candidate is someone withextensive knowledge of paid advertising acrossallofthe key social channels(Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snap, TikTok etc).

You hold excellent knowledge of the UKSocial medialandscape and are well-versed inplanning and activating acrossdigital media, both DR and Brand.You have strong communication and project management skills and can engage with stakeholders effectively. You will also work closely with other media specialists tooversee delivery ofan integrated plan, often taking the lead in using digital/socialto link other media channels and understanding how other media plans fit in the system.

Youwill be responsible for delivering exceptional and excitingsocial work as well as the output of amanagerand ateam of planners and execs.

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:

• BeExtraordinarybyLeading CollectivelytoInspire transformational Creativity.
• Create anOpenenvironment byBalancing People and Client ExperiencesbyCultivating Trust.
• LeadOptimisticallybyChampioning Growthand DevelopmenttoMobilize the Enterprise.
• Extensive experience setting up and optimising paid social campaigns across a number of the key social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snap, TikTok etc). Training certifications in any of the key platforms would be a plus(e.g. Meta Blueprint).
• Experience planning large-scale paid social campaigns, preferably across a mix of brand and direct-response objectives.
• Experience compiling detailed and insightful end of campaign reports & presentations. Experience managing a team to jointly compile regular client presentations (QBRs, annual reviews etc).
• A cleara track record of working with clientsandexternal stakeholders.Forming strong relationships is key to the role, the ideal candidate should feel comfortable presenting to clients and leading calls as required.
• Experience line managing others,helping ensure day-to-day workloads are effectivelymanaged. The ideal candidate should also have experience training and mentoring those more junior across all things paid socialandshould be able to communicate effectively with people from all diverse backgrounds, cultures, countries.
• Teamwork is key to this role and we are looking for someone who is collaborative, friendly, and with a can-do attitude.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment toBe Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimistically,firmly believingin andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising.

WeCreate an Open environmentbuilt 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 eventsshowcasingteam 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 whenwe'retogether, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.That'swhywe’veadopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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