Associate Director, Social Media Strategist

3 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Spark Foundry Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Associate Director, Social to join our team at Spark Foundry. As a key member of our social media team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing paid social campaign strategies for our clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and Implement Paid Social Campaign Strategies
    • Design and execute paid social media campaigns to drive business results for our clients
    • Manage campaign budgets and ensure timely delivery of campaign objectives
  • Leverage Social Best-Practices
    • Stay up-to-date on the latest social media trends and best practices
    • Apply social media expertise to drive business results for our clients
  • Ensure Campaign Billings and Finance Queries
    • Manage campaign billings and ensure timely payment
    • Respond to finance queries and resolve any issues in a timely manner
  • Analyze Paid Social Performance
    • Monitor and analyze paid social media performance against client KPIs
    • Report on trends and insights to key stakeholders
  • Develop and Expand Skills
    • Participate in ongoing training and development to stay up-to-date on the latest social media trends and best practices
    • Develop and expand skills to drive business results for our clients
  • Support New Business Pitches
    • Support new business pitches and related work as required
  • Manage and Develop Social Team
    • Manage and develop the social media team in day-to-day workflow and career progression
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of full-cycle paid social media experience, preferably in an agency environment
  • Experience applying social marketing to brand-building and direct response initiatives
  • Demonstrated team management experience and leadership capabilities
  • Knowledge of syndicated research tools
  • Familiarity with third-party ad serving technologies
  • Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills
  • Polished presentation skills
  • Ability to work successfully with teams on multiple projects under tight deadlines
  • Desire to work in an industry that is constantly evolving and presenting new and unique challenges
  • Ability to sell ideas clearly and deliver value
  • Self-driven to meet and exceed revenue and goals for our clients
Additional Information

This is a hybrid role, requiring three days in-office each week. If you are contacted for an interview, your recruiter will discuss specifics with you, inclusive of any necessary reasonable accommodations.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact us.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.



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