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Associate Director, Paid Social

WPP Media


Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 26 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 24 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the worlds leading brands. With exceptional talent trusted data and intelligence and world-class partnerships all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform WPP Open we help clients navigate change capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPPs 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.

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3074 - Associate Director Paid Social - UK

Role Summary and Impact

Openmind:

Openmind part of WPP is an integrated agency model drawing on talent from across WPP. It has been created to accelerate the European transformation for Nestlés media function. Core to the solution is the advanced best data and technology capabilities fuelled by WPPs investment in AI to maximise the impact of Nestlé media investment.

We are looking for a paid social specialist to continue their career personwillassumeday-to-dayresponsibilityfor the paid social output of abusy client account (or accounts)and willalsohelpoversee a team of more junior staff responsible for theeverydayrunning of the of social specialists preferably in an agency environmentwould be of person will also be required to develop strong relationships with clients suppliersand other stakeholdersbecoming atrustedvoice for all things paid such the ideal candidate is someone withextensive knowledge of paid advertising acrossallofthe key social channels(Facebook Instagram Twitter Snap TikTok etc).

You hold excellent knowledge of the UKSocial medialandscape and are well-versed inplanning and activating acrossdigital media both DR and have strong communication and project management skills and can engage with stakeholders effectively. You will also work closely with other media specialists tooversee delivery ofan integrated plan often taking the lead in using digital/socialto link other media channels and understanding how other media plans fit in the system.

You will be responsible for delivering exceptional and exciting social work as well as the output of a manager and a team of planners and execs.

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media we believe in the power of our culture and our people. Its what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Medias shared core values:

  • BeExtraordinarybyLeading CollectivelytoInspire transformational Creativity.
  • Create anOpenenvironment byBalancing People and Client ExperiencesbyCultivating Trust.
  • LeadOptimisticallybyChampioning Growthand DevelopmenttoMobilize the Enterprise.
  • Extensive experience setting up and optimising paid social campaigns across a number of the key social platforms (Facebook Instagram Twitter Snap TikTok etc). Training certifications in any of the key platforms would be a plus(e.g. Meta Blueprint).
  • 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).
  • A cleara track record of working with clientsandexternal strong relationships is key to the role the ideal candidate should feel comfortable presenting to clients and leading calls as required.
  • Experience line managing othershelping ensure day-to-day workloads are effectivelymanaged. The ideal candidate should also have experience training and mentoring those more junior across all things paid socialandshould be able to communicate effectively with people from all diverse backgrounds cultures countries.
  • Teamwork is key to this role and we are looking for someone who is collaborative friendly and with a can-do attitude.

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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