Paid Social Associate

Overview:
The Paid Social team are responsible for implementing, optimizing, and reporting on all
paid social media campaigns. The purpose of this role is to support the Paid Social
Manager(s) and Senior Paid Social Manager(s) in the day to day running of the
allocated team.

Part of the remit is working collaboratively with all our Media Planning Practices
assisting in the creation of campaigns that deliver real results for our clients.
The team have a very structured learning programme in place, delivered by the best
trainers in the industry. The purpose of this is to ensure a consistent level of
knowledge covering everything from the basics to advanced areas of Paid social media.

Responsibilities/ Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s):
A keen attention to detail and Quality Assurance of output will be critical to this role.
Central to this role is a clear understanding of social media buying platforms and an
ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

The Paid Social Associate will work closely with the Paid Social Manager(s), on the
delivery of paid social campaigns, and will ensure that it is aligned with the overall
media rationale. This will all be delivered accurately and by adhering to processes as outlined in our ways of working.Experience:
• 1+ year experience of media buying is desirable but not essential. An interest in media planning and buying is essential
• In-depth knowledge of the constantly evolving social media platforms and media landscapes.
• Experience in running paid campaigns across multiple social platforms
• Previous experience using Microsoft Office suit of tools

Person Specification:
• Be energetic and efficient in approach
• An understanding of all social media platforms and their advertising formats
• Actively display a passion for the industry
• Strong attention to detail
• Show curiosity in learning new things at a fast pace every day
• Excellent interpersonal skills- ability to build strong relationships with colleagues across Core
• Understands the importance of upskilling
• Understands and appreciates the benefit of processes
• Be responsive to requests
• Know when to escalate and involve other people

• Flexible and hybrid working
• 24/7 access to professional development through LinkedIn Learning along with career progression and mentoring
• The opportunity to work across a huge range of clients within so many different categories from sport, retail, food and drink, to alcohol, insurance, banking and so much more
• 21 days annual leave plus a day off on your birthday, company closure days at Christmas and early finish on bank holiday Fridays
• A company culture that promotes work-life balance
• Family-focused benefits including paid maternity and paternity leave as well as maternity phase back program, fertility treatment supports and paid pregnancy loss leave
• Access to mental health and well-being programs including paid health insurance for you and your dependents under 18
• Professional financial advice; employer contributory pension and life assurance
• Make a difference by joining our D&I, CSR, Green, Social or Great Place to Work committees; you’ll get an extra days leave for your efforts.
• And lots more …

€29,000 - €30,000 DOE