Associate Director, Social
The Associate Director, Social at WPP Media is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the strategic, operational, and commercial success of key client accounts. WPP Media, formerly known as GroupM, is a U.S.-based media business owned by the multinational holding company WPP plc. The company operates globally, managing over $60 billion in annual media investment and serving more than 75% of the world’s leading advertisers across more than 80 markets.
In this role, the Associate Director will lead and develop a centralized global social team to ensure consistent, high-quality social media campaign execution. Key responsibilities include coaching, training, and managing direct reports, enforcing platform best practices, serving as a channel escalation point, supporting capacity planning and hiring, and delivering services to regional GroupM-Hub teams.
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising, or equivalent professional work experience. A minimum of 5 years' experience planning and buying across major social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and TikTok is required. Experience with CMS platforms, third-party API technology, and native UIs (e.g., Facebook Power Editor) is essential. Significant client-facing and relationship management experience, along with prior experience managing a team, is highly desired.
WPP Media offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance. Employees enjoy significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and mental health awareness days. The company fosters an inclusive culture through various employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.
WPP Media is committed to shaping the next era of media by investing in its employees to inspire transformational creativity. The company emphasizes a growth mindset, embracing change to unlock collective potential, and fosters an open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress.