Manager, Paid Social

Starcom; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications agency seeks a Manager, Paid Social to oversee social media campaigns and lead a team. This role involves strategic planning, campaign execution, and team development, leveraging data insights to optimize performance. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and relevant experience managing social media campaigns.

Benefits

Paid family care

Adoption support

Wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Over 1 year managing social media campaigns.
• Understanding of media planning and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily workflow of paid social campaigns.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members.
• Analyze data from social media platforms.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, business, or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

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Company Description

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands, including Bank of America, Best Buy, Kellogg Company, McDonald's, Novartis, Samsung, Visa, and more.

Overview

The Manager is responsible for social media campaign development, activation, and innovation. This role involves working closely with media strategy and client teams to translate marketing goals into impactful paid media campaigns on social networks. The Manager will oversee a team of Analysts/Sr. Analysts, managing project delivery and career development. The role combines strategic and tactical responsibilities, applying paid social expertise to insights and recommendations, and supporting strategic development to meet client objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily workflow of paid social campaigns, including proposals, activation, maintenance, and post-campaign reports.
• Collaborate with Investment, Strategy, and Activation teams to respond to client briefs, develop campaign plans, and identify solutions.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members.
• Analyze data from social media platforms to inform insights, optimizations, and strategies.
• Maintain and improve campaign best practices and standards.
• Stay updated on social media trends and technologies to enhance campaign performance.
• Facilitate communication within the team and agency.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions and develop success metrics and strategies.
• Educate clients and internal teams on social media developments.
• Oversee social media buying teams and monitor campaign KPIs.
• Optimize campaigns and implement new features as needed.
• Create and deliver presentations on strategy and performance.
• Develop viewpoints on new social media technologies and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in marketing, advertising, business, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Over 1 year of hands-on experience managing social media campaigns on platforms like Facebook, including API or self-serve tools.
• Understanding of media planning and analytics.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Leadership or management experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Resourceful, curious, motivated, and able to work independently or collaboratively.

Additional Information

Starcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer comprehensive benefits, including paid family care, adoption support, wellness programs, tuition assistance, flexible work arrangements, and more. Compensation range: $73,910 - $111,320 annually. Application deadline: 6/24/25. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].