Manager, Social

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1397 Manager Social

Role Summary and Impact

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Wavemaker part of WPP positively provokes growth for clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media content and technology. Our name is both our mission and our method. We do our best work for brave brands and people who relish being challenged to go further and faster together.

The Paid Social Account Manager is responsible for the successful delivery optimisation and growth of paid social campaigns across WPP Media clients. This role owns daytoday client relationships leads campaign activation and manages junior team members while ensuring bestinclass performance and service.

The Account Manager plays a critical role in translating client objectives into effective paid social strategies driving performance through platform expertise and embedding WPP Medias ways of working across all activity.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Leadership & Account Management

• Act as the daytoday client contact for paid social activity building strong and trusted relationships.
• Lead regular status calls performance reviews and campaign readouts with clear and confident communication.
• Translate client briefs and business objectives into effective paid social strategies and activation plans.
• Manage client expectations timelines budgets and deliverables across all campaigns.

Paid Social Strategy & Activation

• Lead the setup activation and ongoing optimisation of paid social campaigns across platforms such as Meta TikTok Snapchat Pinterest LinkedIn and X.
• Own budget management pacing and optimisation strategies to ensure campaigns deliver against agreed KPIs.
• Develop audience creative and testing strategies to continuously improve performance.
• Apply platform best practices and governance standards across all activity.

Performance & Reporting

• Oversee the production of highquality performance reports that clearly articulate results insights and recommendations.
• Analyse campaign data to identify trends opportunities and risks and proactively act on findings.
• Present performance summaries and strategic recommendations to clients with confidence and clarity.
• Ensure accurate tracking documentation and financial reconciliation across accounts.

Team Management & Collaboration

• Line manage mentor and support Account Executives and/or Senior Executives ensuring high standards of delivery.
• Delegate effectively while maintaining oversight of campaign quality and performance.
• Work closely with planning creative data and analytics teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and bestpractice development within the Paid Social team.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Proven experience managing paid social campaigns within an agency or performance marketing environment.
• Handson expertise across major paid social platforms particularly Meta and TikTok.
• Strong understanding of performance metrics optimisation levers and testing frameworks.
• Excellent client communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams deadlines and budgets effectively.

Desirable

• Experience linemanaging or mentoring junior team members.
• Platform certifications (Meta TikTok etc.).
• Experience working with large or complex client accounts.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment toBe Extraordinary investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimisticallyfirmly believingin andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions build vital professional connections and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising.

WeCreate an Open environmentbuilt on trust and respect where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam wins sharing thought leadership and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment including competitive medical group retirement plans vision and dental insurance significant paid time off preferential partner discounts and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens whenweretogether fostering creativity collaboration and connection in this open and supportive a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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