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About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com . 3 074 - Associate Director, Paid Social - UK Role Summary and Impact Openmind: Openmind, part of WPP, is an integrated agency model drawing on talent from across WPP. It has been created to accelerate the European transformation for Nestlé’s media function. Core to the solution is the advanced best data and technology capabilities, fuelled by WPP’s investment in AI, to maximise the impact of Nestlé media investment.
We are looking for a paid social specialist to continue their career as
Account
Director.
This person
will
assume
day-to-day
responsibility
for the paid social output of a
busy client account (or accounts)
and will
also
help
oversee a team of more junior staff responsible for the
everyday
running of the account.
Experience
managing
a
team of social specialists, preferably in an agency environment,
would be of benefit.
This person will also be required to develop strong relationships with clients, suppliers,
and other stakeholders
becoming a
trusted
voice for all things paid social.
As such the ideal candidate is someone with
extensive knowledge of paid advertising across
all
of
the key social channels
(Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snap, TikTok etc). You hold excellent knowledge of the UK
Social media
landscape and are well-versed in
planning and activating across
digital media, both DR and Brand.
You have strong communication and project management skills and can engage with stakeholders effectively. You will also work closely with other media specialists to
oversee delivery of
an integrated plan, often taking the lead in using digital/social
to link other media channels and understanding how other media plans fit in the system.
You will be responsible for delivering exceptional and exciting social work as well as the output of a manager and a team of planners and execs. Skills and Experience At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: Be
Extraordinary
by
Leading Collectively
to
Inspire transformational Creativity. Create an
Open
environment by
Balancing People and Client Experiences
by
Cultivating Trust . Lead
Optimistically
by
Championing Growth
and Development
to
Mobilize the Enterprise . Extensive experience setting up and optimising paid social campaigns across a number of the key social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snap, TikTok etc). Training certifications in any of the key platforms would be a plus
(e.g. Meta Blueprint). Experience planning large-scale paid social campaigns, preferably across a mix of brand and direct-response objectives. Experience compiling detailed and insightful end of campaign reports & presentations. Experience managing a team to jointly compile regular client presentations (QBRs, annual reviews etc). A clear
a track record of working with clients
and
external stakeholders.
Forming strong relationships is key to the role, the ideal candidate should feel comfortable presenting to clients and leading calls as required.
Experience line managing others,
helping ensure day-to-day workloads are effectively
managed. The ideal candidate should also have experience training and mentoring those more junior across all things paid social
and
should be able to communicate effectively with people from all diverse backgrounds, cultures, countries. Teamwork is key to this role and we are looking for someone who is collaborative, friendly, and with a can-do attitude. Life at WPP Media & Benefits Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically,
firmly believing
in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to
leverage
the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the
cutting edge
of marketing and advertising.
We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events
showcasing
team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when
we're
together, fostering creativity, collaboration, a
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