Paid Social Manager - Nutrition Brand Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision

401K

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Job summary

Spark Foundry in Chicago, part of Publicis Groupe, seeks a Manager, Paid Social to lead day-to-day paid social for assigned brands. You will guide campaign development, activation, and innovation while mentoring Analysts and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

You’ll apply social mastery to meet client goals, manage budgets, and push media strategy through data-informed tactics. This role requires strong communication and leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paid social media experience, ideally in an agency environment.
• Mastery of social platforms and related analytics.
• Demonstrated Excel proficiency (pivot tables, vlookup) and data visualization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong presentation skills.
• Proven leadership and initiative; ability to manage multiple projects.
• Collaborative mindset with teams under tight deadlines.
• Certifications in social platforms preferred; experience with social analytics a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to account strategy including budget, KPIs, and tactics.
• Lead client relationships and coordinate with partner agencies as needed.
• Direct analysts to conduct research for new campaigns.
• QA and oversee trafficking of approved plans into social platforms.
• Oversee budgets, pacing, and bid adjustments; ensure accuracy.
• Develop testing plans and optimization recommendations.
• Support new business pitches with data and insights.
• Contribute to agency POVs for clients and customize for each.

Skills

Paid social expertise

Agency experience

Excel skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Certifications in social platforms

Social analytics experience

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Spark Foundry in Chicago, part of Publicis Groupe, seeks a Manager, Paid Social to lead day-to-day paid social for assigned brands. You will guide campaign development, activation, and innovation while mentoring Analysts and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

You’ll apply social mastery to meet client goals, manage budgets, and push media strategy through data-informed tactics. This role requires strong communication and leadership in a fast-paced environment.