Associate Director, Paid Social

Real Chemistry; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Mental wellness support

Access to online learning

Job summary

A global healthcare communications agency is seeking an Associate Director, Paid Social. The role involves leading campaign strategy, managing a team, and training junior members. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in digital media. This position can be remote in the US or in any US office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in digital media campaign management.
• 3+ years of hands-on platform experience in Programmatic, Paid Search or Paid Social.
• Strong problem-solving and issue resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead tactical strategy and planning for campaigns from a brief.
• Manage a team of Managers/Associates.
• Oversee monthly billing and actualization.

Skills

Digital media management

Programmatic advertising

Client communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Associate Director, Paid Social role at Real Chemistry. Real Chemistry is a global healthcare communications and marketing agency focused on transforming healthcare through scientific expertise, human-centered creativity, and AI-driven insights.

The Associate Director is part of the growing Media Activation team and leads campaign strategy, planning, execution and management. They also oversee and coach Managers and Associates on the same accounts, manage their own workload, and serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external partners. The role involves onboarding and training junior team members on account specifics, media buying platforms/tools, and campaign management best practices.

This position can be remote in the US or in any US office (New York City, Boston, or Chicago).

What you’ll do

• Lead tactical strategy and planning for campaigns from a brief
• Manage a team of Managers/Associates who work on the same accounts
• Train the team to build campaigns in buying platforms, perform QAs, and activate according to best practices
• Attend meetings on behalf of the account’s team to ensure proper communication between capability and client/brand needs
• Pull platform reporting and generate insights for Analytics readouts and client deliverables
• Oversee monthly billing and actualization between vendor and internal teams to ensure timely delivery
• Lead planning process alongside senior team members and Integrated Media team
• Vet vendor offerings to ensure use of best-in-class tech and tools for respective accounts
• Maintain communication with vendor partners
• Provide timely updates to all campaign stakeholders
• Participate in client meetings when applicable, with support from senior team members
• Support internal and external communications across several accounts, from briefs and strategic recommendations to multi-channel plans and measurement planning
• Lead preparation of client-facing presentation slides summarizing performance and recommendations
• Onboard and train Managers/Associates on account specifics and media buying platforms

What you should have

• 5+ years of professional experience in digital media as a campaign manager with ownership of buying platform management, campaign management, optimization & digital media operations
• 3+ years of hands-on platform experience in Programmatic, Paid Search and/or Paid Social
• Proven track record of increasing levels of responsibility
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Experience leading day-to-day meetings and client deliverables
• Experience in platform strategy and tactical recommendations
• Excellent client communication & deliverables
• Healthcare industry experience (preferred but not required)
• Strong problem-solving and issue resolution skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong project and time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint & Word

Pay

Pay Range: $120,000.00-$125,000.00

This range may be adjusted based on experience, skills, certifications, and location in compliance with applicable law.

Benefits and workplace

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefits program tailored to your region, with options including medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, mental wellness support, and access to online learning. See the Real Chemistry benefits page for more details.

Real Chemistry is Great Place to Work certified. We encourage applicants to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Accommodations are available during the interview process upon request.

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