Paid Social Specialist in London

Paid Social Specialists (Junior, Mid, Senior)
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Manchester, London hybrid
The position sits in our Creative & Media craft. We combine data, technology, creative content, and paid media to crack brands’ business problems & drive revenue through innovative digital marketing solutions. We plan, create and execute a variety of world‑class campaigns, from culture‑lead, social‑first content to award‑winning integrated creative campaigns that have been built from data‑lead strategies and insights. Our clients include Just Eat Takeaway, Victoria\’s Secret, TikTok, The White Company, Meta, Pepsico, EasyJet and many more.
Job Purpose
Here at DEPT®, we are proud of the award‑winning, creative campaigns and content that we produce for a range of exciting and well‑known brands and we believe that our Media Team is pivotal in the success of those campaigns. Our Media Team is made up of both paid and organic media specialists and we are looking for a new Paid Social Specialist to join the team to service an exciting new client.
Using data & insights, the Paid Social Specialist will develop solid paid media strategies and plans across a range of biddable channels, including TikTok, Meta, Snapchat, X, YouTube, Reddit, Pinterest & more. The Specialist will work closely with other departments, such as Creative, Tech and Production to ensure we continue to create award‑winning content!
Key Responsibilities
Plan, buy and optimise paid social media activity
Respond to client (internal and external) briefs
Report on activity on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
Develop paid media strategies and create key tactical plans to deliver on them
Deliver media plans to the highest possible standard
Optimise existing paid social media deliverables
Ensure delivery of work is to the highest possible standard
Ensure constant innovation across all deliverables
Contribute to our creative process by sharing your ideas and experience
Manage budgets for paid media deliverables
Present work internally and externally
Complete work to deadlines
Essential Skills and Previous Experience
Relevant experience within a paid media based role
Strong understanding of digital paid media, particularly paid social media
Advanced proficiency with Ads across a number of social media platforms including but not limited to TikTok, Meta, Snapchat, and YouTube. Familiarity with Google Ads and Pinterest is advantageous.
Experience with brand and performance campaigns
Intermediate or higher proficiency in the use of Excel/Sheets and familiarity with Word/Docs and PowerPoint/Slides
An inquisitive and numeric mindset
Advanced written and verbal communication skills
Excellent time management and organisational skills with a high attention to detail
Strong presentation skills
Ability to react quickly within a fast‑paced environment
We Offer
A flexible, hybrid working policy
The choice of medical healthcare providers (Bupa or Medicash)
25 days holiday plus