This job has expired, please see additional jobs below
Associate Director
Initiative
New York, NY, United States
Job Details - this job has expired, please see similar jobs below
Society - Associate Director, Paid Social
Position Summary
We are currently seeking an Associate Director, Paid Social in our New York office who will be able to lead a team in developing and executing innovative Paid Social Advertising media plans and cross-discipline/corridor communications planning. This person will be responsible for ensuring that the client receives comprehensive media and communications plans that address their strategic objectives. These responsibilities will also include the development of strong cross-functional teams and client relationships, serving as team leads for the execution of world-class social programs.
Essential Functions
• Key participant in strategic media planning and execution
• Serves as a resource for managers, sr. analysts / analysts for advice and counsel
• Recommends targeted, innovative media vehicles consistent with media and content strategies
• Becomes an expert in the client’s business and builds trusted partnerships with all levels of clients
• Ensures best practices are applied across account responsibilities
• Demonstrates ability to present and sell strategies/plans through to the client
• Develops, trains and motivates team of assistants, planners and supervisors
• Proactively seeks out and studies information to remain current on media trends
• Recognizes and acts on opportunities to grow business
• Ability to develop thought-leadership collateral for public consumption, and / or participation in conferences and relevant media communities
Qualifications
Education:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
Work Experience:
• Five to eight years of experience in digital media planning, including three to five years management experience required
• Agency experience preferred
Skills:
• 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
About Us
Society is a full-service social media agency, comprised of talent from the worlds of digital, strategy, media, creative and analytics whose driving purpose is to find "brand purpose" in an increasingly fast-paced, always-on, mobile-obsessed digital landscape. Our subject matter experts collaborate with Fortune 100 clients to execute award-winning social campaigns across digital channels that deliver both meaningful, emotionally-charged consumer experiences and real business outcomes. societyagency.com