Director, Paid Social

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Leadership role

Training resources

Diverse client exposure

Recognition programs

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director of Paid Social to guide paid social strategy across client accounts from a remote location. You will lead a social team, partner with client stakeholders, and connect with technology partners to drive growth through thoughtful media planning and execution.

The role balances strategic thinking with hands‑on execution in a fast‑paced agency setting. Ideal for a proactive leader with deep knowledge of interactive marketing and client management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in business, including 5+ years in social marketing or interactive advertising.
• Proactive self-starter with strong organizational skills.
• Deep understanding of the interactive marketing landscape.
• Polished presentation and analytical skills.
• Experience in online media sales or an interactive ad agency.
• Ability to differentiate features from benefits and deliver value.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the social team supporting client accounts.
• Develop and implement paid media strategies to grow client business.
• Identify training needs and create development materials for the team.
• Consult with client teams to ensure best practices are followed.
• Drive innovation by identifying new processes and strategies.
• Serve as the main contact for technology partners and social networks.
• Oversee onboarding of new clients and ensure team integration.

Skills

Social marketing

Interactive advertising

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Presentations

Online media sales

Value proposition

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Paid Social to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space. This role will guide paid social strategy across client accounts, helping drive growth through thoughtful media planning and execution. You will lead a social team, partner closely with client stakeholders, and serve as a key connector to technology partners and social networks. The position calls for a balance of strategic thinking, team leadership, and hands‑on expertise in interactive marketing within a fast‑paced agency environment.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $150,000 – $160,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the social team supporting client accounts
• Develop and implement paid media strategies to grow client business
• Identify training needs and create development materials for the team
• Consult with client teams to ensure best practices are followed
• Drive innovation by identifying new processes and strategies
• Serve as the main contact for technology partners and social networks
• Oversee onboarding of new clients and ensure team integration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in business, including 5+ years in social marketing or interactive advertising
• Proactive self-starter with strong organizational skills
• Deep understanding of the interactive marketing landscape
• Polished presentation and analytical skills
• Experience in online media sales or an interactive ad agency
• Ability to differentiate features from benefits and deliver value

Benefits

• Collaborative work environment with a focus on team growth
• Opportunity to lead and innovate in social media strategies
• Access to training and development resources
• Engagement with a diverse range of clients and projects
• Recognition for strong client relationships and effective plans

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.