Media Manager, Paid Social

Who We Are VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney. About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com . Who We Are Looking For The Media Manager, Paid Social is responsible for the strategic oversight and hands-on management of paid social media activations. You will help create strategy, build, launch, optimize, and report on paid social media campaigns for a large client in the travel industry. What You'll Do Support paid social strategy development by compiling client research, competitive data, and social platform information. Manage tactical planning and buying for paid media across all major social platforms, including Meta, X (formerly Twitter), Pinterest, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Analyze campaign data, pull regular reports, and provide actionable recommendations for performance optimization. Translate complex data into clear, insightful reports for both client and internal stakeholders. Stay current with new ideas, trends, and technologies within the social media landscape to innovate and educate. Who You Are A curious and analytical thinker, you dive deep into data to uncover insights that drive campaign strategy and continuous improvement. A collaborative team player who enjoys a fast-paced environment and is willing to both share your expertise and learn from others. A highly motivated and detail-oriented individual who thrives on meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations with bold, effective solutions. What You'll Need 1–3 years of experience in paid social media management; agency experience is preferred. Required hands-on experience with the native ads managers for Meta, Tiktok, Pinterest, Reddit, and Linkedin Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills. Relevant platform certifications are a plus. The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details. _ $45,000 — $100,000 USD We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong an…