Associate Media Director — Paid Social Leader

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k plan

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Wellness benefits

Work from anywhere program

Job summary

Starcom is seeking an Associate Media Director to own day-to-day paid social strategy, activation, and performance for a major client within Publicis Groupe. You will lead the paid social vision, mentor teams, and drive innovation across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok with data-driven decision making.

The role requires 5+ years in digital media, 2+ years in people management, and strong client leadership. You will present to senior stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional partners to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of digital or paid media experience with emphasis on paid social strategy and execution.
• 2+ years of people management experience.
• 3+ years hands-on experience managing campaigns across Facebook/Instagram; TikTok required.
• Proven ability to drive results across brand-building and DR KPIs.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into strategy.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead paid social strategies across key platforms to meet brand and performance objectives.
• Develop and oversee action plans for achieving and measuring social media success.
• Serve as paid social thought leader and educate clients and teams on platform capabilities.
• Lead performance reviews and client check-ins, guiding optimizations based on KPIs.
• Create compelling presentations to senior stakeholders with insights and recommendations.
• Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams and client partners.

Skills

Paid social strategy

People management

Facebook & Instagram

TikTok advertising

Data analysis

Excel

Leadership presence

Client communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

API-based buying tools

Self-serve buying tools

Job description

Starcom is seeking an Associate Media Director to own day-to-day paid social strategy, activation, and performance for a major client within Publicis Groupe. You will lead the paid social vision, mentor teams, and drive innovation across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok with data-driven decision making.

The role requires 5+ years in digital media, 2+ years in people management, and strong client leadership. You will present to senior stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional partners to