Temporary Paid Social Buyer

Hearst • New York, NY

22h • $55 • Hybrid

About The Position

Be Part of What’s Next Help shape how millions of readers discover trusted content across Hearst Magazines’ iconic brands. As a Temporary Paid Social Buyer, you’ll play a key role in launching, optimizing, and scaling paid social campaigns that drive audience growth and measurable business impact.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in paid social, digital marketing, performance marketing, or a related field.
• Experience launching and optimizing paid social campaigns, preferably using Meta Ads Manager or similar advertising platforms.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret campaign data and translate insights into action.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets, including working with large datasets.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in commerce, digital media, or social buying is a plus.
• A creative mindset with an interest in audience engagement, testing, and continuous optimization.

Responsibilities

• Launch and manage paid social campaigns using self-serve advertising platforms, including Meta Ads Manager.
• Optimize campaign performance by analyzing results, identifying trends, and implementing data-driven improvements.
• Develop compelling ad copy, select creative assets, and support testing of new creative approaches and ad formats.
• Monitor campaign budgets, pacing, and key performance metrics to maximize efficiency and results.
• Collaborate with the Performance Marketing team to share insights and refine campaign strategies.
• Partner with Affiliate Partnerships and Programmatic Yield teams to support cross-functional marketing initiatives.
• Provide audience insights and performance feedback to editorial teams to help inform content and engagement strategies.
• Stay current on paid social best practices, platform updates, and emerging industry trends while maintaining high standards of organization and quality.

Benefits

• The hourly rate for this temporary role is $55.00 per hour.
• This position is not eligible for bonus or commission compensation.
• Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed