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About the Role

Openmind, part of WPP, is an integrated agency model created to accelerate the European transformation for Nestlé’s media function. We are looking for a paid social specialist to assume day-to-day responsibility for the paid social output of a client account and oversee a team of junior staff. The ideal candidate will develop strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders, becoming a trusted voice for paid social.

Responsibilities

Assume day-to-day responsibility for the paid social output of a busy client account (or accounts).
Oversee a team of more junior staff responsible for the everyday running of the account.
Develop strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Plan and activate across digital media, both DR and Brand.
Work closely with other media specialists to oversee delivery of an integrated plan.
Lead in using digital/social to link other media channels and understand how other media plans fit in the system.
Deliver exceptional and exciting social work.
Oversee the output of a manager and a team of planners and execs.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of paid advertising across all key social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snap, TikTok etc).
Excellent knowledge of the UK Social media landscape.
Well-versed in planning and activating across digital media, both DR and Brand.
Strong communication and project management skills.
Ability to engage with stakeholders effectively.
Experience setting up and optimising paid social campaigns across a number of key social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snap, TikTok etc).
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).
Clear track record of working with clients and external stakeholders.
Comfortable presenting to clients and leading calls as required.
Experience line managing others, helping ensure day-to-day workloads are effectively managed.
Experience training and mentoring those more junior across all things paid social.
Ability to communicate effectively with people from all diverse backgrounds, cultures, countries.
Collaborative, friendly, and with a can-do attitude.

Skills

Paid Social
AI-driven media
Media planning
Data analysis
Client relationship management
Team leadership
Project management
Digital media activation
Brand advertising
Direct response advertising
Reporting and presentation
Mentoring
Communication

Location

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Associate Director
Account Director

Education Level

Training certifications in any of the key platforms would be a plus (e.g. Meta Blueprint).

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance
Group retirement plans
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Significant paid time off
Preferential partner discounts
Employee mental health awareness days

About the Company

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.
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.

Equal Opportunity

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to characteristics.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.
If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.