Senior Media Manager, Paid Social

Posted:
2/27/2026, 11:54:15 AM

Location(s):
New York, New York, United States ⋅ New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Growth & Marketing

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Who We Are

VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a Senior Media Manager for Paid Social who will be responsible for the oversight of paid social media activations. This role is pivotal in building, launching, and optimizing paid social campaigns for a key health client. You will be a key part of a team that harnesses creativity and technology to deliver work that drives value and resonates with consumers.

What You'll Do

  • Plan, buy, and implement paid social media campaigns across platforms like Meta, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
  • Analyze campaign reports and recommend optimizations to improve performance and meet KPIs.
  • Manage and optimize campaigns to align with budgets and deadlines.
  • Conduct forecasting for annual and monthly client budgets.
  • Present campaign results and strategic recommendations to internal teams and clients.
  • Stay current with new advances in paid social marketing, proactively seeking opportunities to grow social initiatives through relationships with platform reps and vendors.

Who You Are

  • You are highly motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, using your expertise to exceed expectations.
  • You have strong client-facing presentation skills and build proactive relationships with cross-functional teams and vendors.
  • You are a strategic thinker who stays current with new advances in paid social, proactively seeking out new opportunities and making recommendations to grow social initiatives.

What You'll Need

  • 3+ years of experience in Paid Social, with agency experience required.
  • Expertise in executing paid social campaigns across a multitude of platforms, including Facebook & Instagram(Meta), Pinterest, LinkedIn, and TikTok Ads Managers.
  • Proficiency using Excel for data management and budgeting.
  • Experience managing mid-to-large scale campaigns 
  • Exceptional organization, communication, and attention to detail.
  • Understanding and interest of the impact of AI on paid social and digital media

What we offer: 

  • Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
  • Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
  • Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
  • Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

 

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.

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$45,000$100,000 USD

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. 

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