Media Director; Paid Social

Company description

Hi there! We’re Razorfish. We’ve been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What’s different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common.

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The Director, Paid Social is a leadership position within the Social department responsible for leading strategy on a mid-size or large client team and partnering with Client Engagement and media leadership to identify growth opportunities. This individual provides critical support to the team in advancing the discipline, contributing to new business pitches, and assisting in career management within the Social team.

Core Craft Skills

• Accountable for overall Paid Social strategy and integrated results across all relevant services.

• Directs in-depth, quantitative analysis to identify areas of risk and opportunity.

• Collaborates with the internal team on holistic media planning and measurement.

• Is responsible for delivering on-going, timely thought capital.

• Demonstrates a “big picture” understanding of the client’s marketing strategy.

• Possesses the ability to elevate complex ideas and influence a senior audience.

• Actively develops relationships with key senior-level contacts.

Client Exposure

• Oversees all Paid Social related activities on specific account(s).

• Supports Client Engagement with business assessments to manage client P&L.

Business Development

• Recognizes business development opportunities with existing clients, consults with Client Engagement, supports new media proposals.

• Supports business development efforts with existing and new clients.

• Support upselling services.

• Key participant in business development for media pitches.

Agency Leadership

• Facilitates internal training/knowledge sharing within Social discipline.

• Supports the team with administrative duties (performance management, recruiting, retention, knowledge sharing).

• Develops thought capital and POVs related to Social and overall digital landscape.

• Represents the agency at industry events.

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a four-year, accredited college or university. Master’s degree is a plus.

• 10+ years of experience in Paid Media with a focus on Paid Social.

• 5+ years in a supervisory role and a track record of successful leadership and coaching.

• Demonstrated success in client service with a passion for meeting client needs and building their business.

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
• Matching Gifts programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth…