Paid Social Media Specialist

DEPT®; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

DEPT® is seeking a Paid Social Media Specialist in London to craft innovative strategies for our clients. The role involves overseeing paid social media activities, optimizing campaigns, and collaborating closely with account planners to ensure quality delivery. Join a dynamic team within a B Corp certified agency dedicated to making an impact and fostering an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Free bootcamp and yoga lessons

Mental health services

Healthy lunches at the office

Discounts on sport memberships

Global annual DEPT Cares Month

Opportunities for training and certifications

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in paid social media roles required.
• Experience leading and coaching team members is a plus.
• Familiarity with measurement platforms like Google Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize long-term paid social strategies.
• Plan and buy paid media activities.
• Deliver work backed by data-driven insights.

Skills

Fluent English communication skills

Understanding of digital media

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Client communication

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Experience in a paid social media based role

Tools

Google Analytics

Adobe

DCM

Job description

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Internally, this will be known as Media Planner

Job Purpose

We are looking for someone to work on paid social planning and activity for one of our new & exciting clients. This person will provide advanced consultative advice to our client & wider DEPT teams. They will innovate our offering and help us do outstanding work that delivers true ROI for our clients.

We need someone who understands our client’s customers, who can put themselves in their shoes to create strategies and ideas that exceed expectations, who understands that brands are competing for consumers’ attention and have at best a couple of seconds to inspire some sort of interaction. We need people who can come up with big ideas as well as lots of little ones that are framed in a solid media strategy grounded in insight.

Key Responsibilities

The role of a Media Planner is exciting, varied and constantly evolving. In this role, you will:

• Develop long term paid social strategies and key tactical plans;
• Plan, buy and optimise paid social media activity;
• Oversee reporting and identify new opportunities off the back of results;
• Recommend and set up measurement solutions for clients;
• Take and respond to (internal and external) briefs;
• Deliver and present work with data-driven insight and analytics;
• Support Account Planners in delivery of internal and client work with paid planning;
• Contribute insights and strategic media thinking to projects that span all areas of the business;
• Ensure delivery of work is to the highest possible standard;
• Ensure constant innovation across all deliverables;
• Manage budgets for paid media deliverables;
• Assess technology solutions, processes and data tools to improve our capabilities.
  
  
  

What Are We Looking For

Our offering is advanced for the industry, and we rely on great people. To be considered for this role, you will need the skills or experience outlined below.

• Fluent English communication skills (Both written and verbal);
• Located and available to directly start working in the UK or Macedonia;
• Extensive, relevant experience within a paid social media based role;
• Experience leading, motivating and coaching team members;
• Organic social & brand partnerships ads experience is a plus;
• Experience with client comms - internal stakeholder management;
• Experience managing complex campaigns and measurement solutions (tracking, attribution, lift and incrementality studies);
• Strong understanding of digital media, particularly paid social media;
• Advanced proficiency with ads platforms;
• Advanced proficiency in direct response and app focused campaigns;
• Advanced proficiency in Excel along with an inquisitive and numeric mindset and advanced problem-solving skills;
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills;
• A high attention to detail and strong presentation skills;
• Familiarity with third party measurement platforms (e.g. Google Analytics, Adobe, DCM).
  
  
  

WE OFFER

• Everything to focus on your health: from free bootcamp to yoga lessons, mindfulness sessions, mental health services, serious discounts on sport memberships, healthy lunches at the office, and above all: a safe work environment.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been named a Great Place To Work in 2023 - in the Netherlands and has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications;
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office;
• Global annual DEPT Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.
• The benefits depend upon the location where you apply from, so feel free to check with the recruiter.
  
  
  

WHO ARE WE?

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DEPT is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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Job function

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• Industries

  Advertising Services

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