Senior Analyst, Paid Social

Publicis Groupe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Spark Foundry in Chicago is seeking a Senior Analyst, Paid Social to lead client-paid social campaigns, guide strategy, and collaborate with clients and internal teams to optimize performance.

You will manage bid strategies, budgets, reporting, and cross-platform implementations, working with platforms like Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, and others; a background in client service and MS Office is required, with 1–2 years of paid social experience.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of paid social media experience
• Demonstrated experience buying and planning across multiple platforms including Facebook, X, Reddit, Snapchat, TikTok, Yelp, Uber Eats, Doordash, Instagram, and Pinterest
• Experience using paid media to complement earned media campaigns and meet business objectives
• Proficiency in MS Office with specific strengths in Excel and PowerPoint
• Able to work independently and balance multiple tasks; genuine interest in the digital media space and industry trends

Responsibilities

• Use analytical and problem-solving capabilities to ensure flawless campaign execution to meet and exceed stated client objectives
• Direct bid strategy, campaign optimizations, and reporting for paid social media campaigns
• Oversee budgets and flighting for all self-service platforms
• Manage rate tracking, benchmarking, planning costs, and overall budget for client accounts
• Forecast around audits and campaign analytics
• Assist the Manager and greater team with overall strategy and recommendations
• Serve as a mentor to Analysts and available for ad hoc questions and training

Skills

Paid social experience

Client-facing

Independent worker

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company description

Spark Foundry was built during the most transformative time in the history of advertising and marketing. We deliver everything a traditional media agency has to offer and have grown into one of the world’s most successful agencies by helping brands evolve their marketing by leveraging identity, commerce, artificial intelligence, and more to connect with people. Transformation is part of our DNA. Spark Foundry’s start-up spirit delivers high-touch approaches and a never-ending desire to challenge the status quo. Combined with Publicis Media’s powerhouse soul leveraging connected data assets, advanced AI applications, and investment clout, we “Bring HEAT to Brands.” No other agency possesses the expertise that we do to address today’s most pressing challenges to drive business transformation through media.

Overview

The Senior Analyst, Paid Social is responsible for leading the success of client-paid social media campaigns by providing thoughtful leadership on campaign strategies and optimization, building strong relationships, and establishing clear lines of communication with clients, partners, and internal staff members.

Responsibilities

• Use analytical and problem-solving capabilities to ensure flawless campaign execution to meet and exceed stated client objectives
• Direct bid strategy, campaign optimizations, and reporting for paid social media campaigns
• Oversee budgets and flighting for all self-service platforms
• Manage rate tracking, benchmarking, planning costs, and overall budget for client accounts
• Forecast around audits and campaign analytics
• Assist the Manager and greater team with overall strategy and recommendations
• Serve as a mentor to Analysts and available for ad hoc questions and training

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of paid social media experience required
• Demonstrated experience buying and planning across multiple platforms including Facebook, X, Reddit, Snapchat, TikTok, Yelp, Uber Eats, Doordash, Instagram, and Pinterest
• Experience working in a client-facing capacity
• Experience using paid media to complement earned media campaigns and meet business objectives
• Proficiency in MS Office with specific strengths in Excel and PowerPoint
• Able to work independently and balance multiple tasksGenuine interest in the digital media space and enjoys staying up-to-date on industry trends

Additional information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Compensation Range: USD $60,800.00 - USD $84,000.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 9/28/2026.