Senior Associate, Paid Social

dentsu•Chicago, IL

5d•$62,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Associate, Paid Social to support the development, execution, optimization, and reporting of paid social campaigns. The role partners closely with internal teams, platform partners, and clients to ensure campaigns are executed accurately, optimized effectively, and aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking to identify opportunities, solve problems, and drive campaign performance. The position is based in Chicago, with a flexible approach to working that combines in-person collaboration and remote work. Employees within commuting distance of a hub office are expected to work in the office three days per week, except Los Angeles employees, who are expected in the office two days per week. Employees outside a commutable range may be designated remote, depending on the role and business needs, and may need to attend an office to meet company or client needs. The annual salary range is $62,000–$70,000. Placement within the range depends on factors including relevant experience, knowledge, and skills. The position is full-time and permanent.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
Approximately 2+ years of paid social media experience.
Experience structuring campaigns and communicating status updates, timelines, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders.
Working knowledge of performance marketing principles, campaign measurement, attribution, and digital media analytics.
Hands-on experience managing campaigns across major paid social platforms, including Meta, TikTok, Reddit, and Snapchat.
Experience with campaign setup, QA processes, pacing, optimization, performance reporting, and client-facing communications.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including interpreting data, identifying trends, evaluating solutions, and making data-informed recommendations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with and analyzing large datasets.
Experience supporting budget management, billing processes, and client presentations.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including prioritizing competing deadlines and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams and functions.
Curiosity and a continuous learning mindset, including interest in emerging paid social trends, platform updates, and industry best practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience within an advertising agency, media agency, or similar fast-paced environment.
Experience supporting retail, e-commerce, or performance-focused campaigns.

Responsibilities

Support the planning, execution, and optimization of paid social campaigns aligned with client objectives and KPIs.
Build, quality assure, monitor, and optimize campaigns across paid social platforms.
Analyze campaign performance, identify trends and drivers, and translate data into actionable insights and recommendations.
Create recurring reports communicating performance results, key learnings, optimization opportunities, and recommended next steps.
Assist with media plans, campaign analyses, performance reports, and post-campaign wrap-up presentations.
Monitor campaign pacing and support budget management to help ensure efficient allocation of media spend.
Identify performance challenges, investigate root causes, and recommend solutions to improve campaign outcomes.
Communicate campaign performance, insights, and recommendations to internal teams and clients clearly, promptly, and professionally.
Participate in client meetings and contribute to presentations, performance reviews, and strategic discussions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support integrated media strategies and alignment across channels.
Develop and maintain productive relationships with platform partners to support innovation, testing opportunities, and campaign performance.
Build working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to foster collaboration and trust.