IPG Mediabrands · 2 months ago
Associate Director, Paid Social
KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency at the heart of IPG Mediabrands, focusing on actionable growth for clients through optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. The Associate Director, Paid Social will develop innovative campaigns, manage client relationships, and lead social programs while mentoring cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a resource for Managers, Senior Specialists, Specialists and Associates for advice and counsel as well as career development, training and motivating the team
Recommend targeted, innovative media vehicles consistent with client’s strategies and objectives
Become an expert in the client’s business and builds trusted partnerships with all levels of clients
Develop, document, and implement Paid social media best practices within client accounts; Stay on top of the latest digital trends, innovations, and opportunities
Oversee Asana for task management and team collaboration
Key participant in strategic media planning and execution
Accountable for oversight of team structure and all day-to-day operations within the team for Paid Social
Recognize and act on opportunities to grow business
Develop, document, and implement Paid social media best practices within client accounts
Responsible for QA of initial campaign sell build outs (ensure tracking, budgets, audiences, creatives, and timing are correct)
Oversee client budgets to ensure plans do not exceed Media Authorizations; Responsible for reporting budget plans and commissions to internal finance teams
Qualification
Required
Substantial experience in account management, planning, and/or performance media experience
Very strong experience in developing robust, creative, and innovative paid social / native advertising / content marketing programs – in excess of $1mm annually
Strong understanding of cross channel planning, demonstrating strong coordination of digital and offline media efforts
Extensive experience writing and presenting relevant information
Understanding of marketing and communications process, and ability to execute streamlined processes across clients, media partners, and other agencies
Demonstrated ability to grow junior talent and help develop team skills / careers
Knowledge of all social platforms a must. This includes understanding of buying & reporting within platforms at this level for QA and training for teams
Preferred
Agency experience preferred
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage
401(k) plans
Flex spending
Life insurance
Disability
Employee discount program
Employee stock purchase program
Paid family benefits
Discretionary time off days
Company-wide Appreciation Weeks
Wellness Days
Competitive Total Compensation package
Eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award