Senior Paid Media Manager (Social)

Later•Boston, MA

14h•$105,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Paid Media Manager on Later’s Professional Services team, you’ll lead end-to-end paid social strategy and execution for Later Influence customers. You’ll own large-scale, multi-platform campaigns, partnering closely with program and account leaders to drive measurable performance and elevate our clients’ growth. This is a high-impact, hands-on role for a paid social expert who thrives in fast-moving environments, brings strong analytical rigor, and knows how to turn influencer-driven creative into performance outcomes. You’ll also play a key role in building paid media best practices, experimenting with new channels and tactics, and upskilling our Services team as we scale.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
6+ years of hands-on paid social media experience with a strong track record driving performance outcomes.
Strong strategy and execution experience on Meta & TikTok
Proven success managing multi-platform campaigns with significant budgets.
Agency experience required.
Fluency in major ad platforms: Meta Ads, TikTok Ads, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, YouTube/Google Ads, Snapchat Ads.
Strong analytical capabilities with experience using GA4 and/or other analytics dashboards.
Proficiency in Sheets/Excel for analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
Familiarity with project management tools (Asana or equivalent).
Driven by Impact: You deliver results that matter—prioritizing high-value work, meeting deadlines, and adapting quickly while keeping outcomes clear.
Strategic & Customer-Centric: You anticipate risks and opportunities, connect decisions to long-term growth, and build trust through proactive insights.
Curious & Growth-Oriented: You seek knowledge, ask sharp questions, and apply learnings fast—challenging the status quo with a mindset of improvement.
Collaborative & Resilient: You thrive in change by staying resourceful, solution-focused, and positive—removing roadblocks, sharing insights, and keeping morale high.
Accountable & Honest: You own your work, hold yourself and others to a high bar, and use transparent feedback to drive growth.
Emotionally Intelligent: You build trust through empathy and collaboration, foster inclusion, and inspire others with grit, optimism, and integrity.

Nice To Haves

Experience running influencer-driven or creator-led paid campaigns (strong asset).
YouTube, Search, Programmatic buying experience
3P Measurement experience: Brand lift, offline sales lift testing, foot traffic attribution, MMM/MTA, etc.
Proven Results & Track Record
Demonstrated ability to translate creative, influencer, or social content into measurable performance outcomes.
History of improving paid media efficiency through structured testing and optimization.
Experience coaching or upskilling teammates on paid media execution.
Experience with Later Influence or comparable platforms is a plus.
Relevant certifications (Meta Blueprint, Google Ads, Google Analytics) are preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop paid social strategies that translate client goals into clear, data-backed media plans across Meta, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Snapchat, and emerging platforms.
Partner with Account Managers and Services leadership to ensure paid social recommendations align with broader program strategy and business objectives.
Forecast spend and performance to support planning, resourcing, and future investment proposals.
Provide strategic guidance on creative direction, audience approaches, messaging, and experimentation.
Lead the full campaign lifecycle in collaboration with paid media managers and specialists: planning, setup, QA, trafficking, testing, optimization, and measurement.
Manage large budgets with precision, ensuring delivery is efficient, effective, and aligned with client KPIs.
Conduct rigorous ongoing monitoring and analysis, translating results into actionable insights.
Build and maintain paid social playbooks, templates, and repeatable workflows that improve execution quality and efficiency.
Partner closely with Account Managers and Account Coordinators to guide creative asset needs, messaging, CTAs, and campaign optimization plans.
Work cross-functionally with Analytics partners to deepen measurement, improve reporting quality, and surface meaningful insights.
Collaborate with Account Managers to contribute to client storytelling, performance reviews, and strategic recommendations.
Stay ahead of evolving advertising trends, platform updates, AI/automation capabilities, and performance best practices.
Identify new opportunities, tools, or tests that improve results and operational efficiency.
Champion a culture of continuous learning and experimentation across paid media and the broader Services team.