The Role
OVERVIEW
The Paid Social team are responsible for implementing, optimising, 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.
PRACTICE PERFORMANCE
Generating reports that deliver actionable insight for clients/media teams
Listens actively to understand client/media teams needs
Creating and developing world class social media buying campaigns that are based on best practice.
Working closely with all our Practices to constantly improve ways of working and efficiency gains
Learning about all media channels and the rate at which they contribute to the plan
Enthusiasm to build knowledge of our industry and what we do
Building relationships with media teams
Excellent attention to detail in every aspect of what we do
Thinking creatively about solutions to problems
COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE
Understanding what excellence in Paid Social looks like and ensuring it exists in output for our clients
Work with the Paid Social Managers and Senior Paid Social Managers to add extra value to campaigns that we create for clients through innovation and ideation
Ensure timesheets are updated weekly and that they accurately reflect the time spent on our client's business
Ensuring excellence in output for our clients through quality control processes
TALENT MANAGEMENT
Commit to the internal Core Learning programme(s) and regularly attend training for your development
Helping to drive and build culture, creating a fun working and learning environment
Collaborate closely with the Senior Paid Social Manager and Paid Social Client Director to ensure your personal development requirements are met
Ensure a strong comprehension and commitment to your career development plan in line with your 360 appraisals, quarterly catch up's and goals
Uphold Core's values in words and actions
Proactively build relationships within the wider company
Actively participate in knowledge sharing across the company and within your team
Your profile
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 elevate and involve other people
Why us?
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 ...
Salary Range
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