Senior Associate, Paid Social

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. Support planning, execution, and optimization of paid social campaigns aligned with client objectives and KPIs .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $62,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and optimizing paid social media campaigns across platforms such as Meta, TikTok, Reddit, and Snapchat, with strong analytical skills to translate data into actionable insights. Proficient in budget management, performance reporting, and effective communication with clients and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Paid Social Media ExperienceCampaign OptimizationPerformance Marketing PrinciplesMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Campaign SetupQuality Assurance ProcessesPerformance ReportingData AnalysisBudget Management

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MetaTikTokRedditSnapchat

Industry Keywords

E-CommerceRetail CampaignsDigital Media AnalyticsAttributionPerformance-Focused Campaigns

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support 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 recommendations
Create recurring reports communicating performance results, learnings, optimization opportunities, and next steps
Assist with media plans, campaign analyses, performance reports, and post-campaign presentations
Monitor campaign pacing and support budget management
Identify performance challenges, investigate root causes, and recommend solutions
Communicate campaign performance and recommendations to internal teams and clients
Participate in client meetings, presentations, performance reviews, and strategic discussions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on integrated media strategies
Maintain relationships with platform partners, clients, and internal stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
Approximately 2+ years of paid social media experience
Experience supporting retail, e-commerce, or performance-focused campaigns preferred
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 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
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience analyzing large datasets
Experience supporting budget management, billing processes, and client presentations
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams and functions
Curiosity and continuous learning mindset regarding paid social trends, platform updates, and industry best practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401k
Flexible paid time off
At least 15 paid holidays per year
Paid sick and safe leave
Paid parental leave
Flexible work arrangements, including remote designation depending on location, role, and business needs