Paid Social Executive
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £20000 – £30000/annum
Our client, a media agency is looking for a Paid Social Executive. They fully integrate research, creative and media to deliver truly effective campaigns for their clients.
After a successful launch they are currently building out the team to deliver against a number of client wins across a variety of sectors within the group.
Their main focus will be in the Educationcal space.
With ambitious growth plans for the business this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the right candidate to join at the early stages to help build a best-in-class team, driving agency capabilities with ambition for fast progression in a rapidly growing entrepreneurial agency.
The Role:
The Paid Social Media Executive is the key support resource for the social team in managing paid promotional efforts through social media. The Manager will work with respective teams to develop strategy for paid social promotion and will be responsible for setting up, optimizing and reporting on social campaigns.
The Candidate should have:
* Has solid knowledge of the brands, category, channels & processes
* Deep understanding of social media platforms such as Meta, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok etc.
* Well versed in vendor landscape, contributes to agency POVs
* Maintains understanding of new and evolving product offerings
* Monitors the latest trends in social media, including advertising formats, channels and technologies in order to improve campaign performance and provide recommendations on how clients can best leverage new tools and services
* Intermediate level understanding of Excel functions (ie. VLook-up, Pivot Table, chart building) and PowerPoint
* Understanding of analytics tools (such as Google Analytics and Adobe SiteCatalyst)
* Understanding of bid management tools (such as Marin and Kenshoo)
* Familiarity of financial terminology and how it relates to the overall agency process
* Understands how the agency works and how jobs flow through the agency
Requirements
* Exhibits integrity, trust & self development
* Adherence to agency procedures (on-time and accurate timesheets, GDPs, 360 feedback)
* Solid listening skills
* Ability to work in a matrix (multi-supervisory) environment; Ability to multi-task, manage one’s time, and demonstrate personal organization and ability to meet deadlines (strong work ethic); Ability to take initial direction, then transition to a more independent work style.
* Strong communication skills
Education and Experience
* Bachelor’s degree required
* 1-2 years Social campaign management experience
* Social Media certifications desired
* Experience in Education and industry knowledge a plus
More Information
- Address Brighton, Brighton and Hove
