Paid Social Media Strategist

Direct Agents is seeking an experienced, Paid Media Strategist eager to fast track their career and become a thought leader in the industry. The ideal candidate is a results-oriented problem solver with a passion for data-driven performance marketing and a desire to achieve and exceed client goals.THE ROLE As a Paid Media Strategist, you will serve as a key client experience team member and partner with clients on both a strategic and tactical level. You will provide support in relationship management, integrated digital marketing, and marketing strategy to help drive critical success for clients' businesses. Act as one of the main points of contact for assigned client accountsDevelop a deep understanding of each client's business, industry, and competitionLead the media strategy and planning process Work with paid media execution teams to guide media optimization and implement experimentation strategyInterpret results from various analytics sources to ensure clients' goals are being met and identify areas for improvementLead weekly/bi-weekly client status calls, quarterly business reviews, and other client meetingsAdvance relationships with clients and identify account growth opportunitiesBring strategic and innovative ideas to client engagements based on client goals and understanding cross-channel marketing dynamicsQA all client-facing deliverablesOverseeing account and specialist teams on a project and client basisDESIRED BACKGROUND4-6 years of experience in Paid Social and/or Paid Search Marketing, preferably with e-commerce/entertainment/direct response clientsComfortable handling raw data and identifying trendsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong proficiency in Microsoft ExcelHaving an expert understanding of customer acquisition and direct response online marketing a big plusAn entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, and proven track record for taking initiativeA "big picture" perspective, but immediately willing to 'roll up your sleeves,' and do whatever it takes to get the job doneExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and manage time efficientlyThis role is based in our NYC office and you must reside or be willing to relocate within commuting distance of the office for this role.CLIENTS WE'VE WORKED WITH INCLUDEMarvel, NBA, NYSE, WacoalCW, Morgan Stanley, and more WHY DIRECT AGENTSWe believe that personal success comes from the hard work that you put in. We skip the politics and bureaucracy and empower you to directly impact the speed of your growth. Below is just some of what sets us apart and the opportunities you'll have to thrive:Certified Minority Owned Business: We are one of the few agencies to be 48% BIPOC across the agency and 38% of senior leadership. Additionally, we celebrate our 60% Female representation, 40% of senior leadership.Access to Cutting-Edge Practices: Stay at the forefront of the industry with forward-thinking practices across major technology platforms like Google AI search, Meta, TikTok, and AmazonFuture Forward AI: Future proof your career with access to AI research and best practices for AI powered Data analysis, efficiency and custom AI ChatbotsPersonalized Career Development: Receive tailored support for your professional journey, including direct access to executive leaders who are invested in your successContinuous Learning Opportunities: Engage in a variety of internal and external training programs and conferences covering technical skills, professional growth, leadership and managementFast Paced Growth that speaks for itself with a 12 month average time to promotion and 9 month average time to compensation change with a standard to review annually. OUR AWARD-WINNING PEOPLE FIRST CULTURE7x Winner of Crain's Best Places to Work (2018 - present)Most Dedicated to Employee Growth finalist in Digiday's Work Life Awards ESSENTIALS AND PERKSA competitive salary of $85,000 - $95,000, depending on experience, with annual compensation reviews based on performanceBi-annual bonus pay based on company and individual performanceRegular performance reviews and growth path check-ins throughout onboarding and quarterly thereafterHealth, dental, vision, and mental health benefits including access to providers like:One Medical, Talkspace, KindBody, and Health AdvocatePaid Time Off, Birthdays, Volunteering Time PTO: 15 - 24 days/year depending on seniority and tenureSick/Safe Leave: 7 days/yearYour birthday is a day off! Paid Parental Leave: up to 12 weeks depending on seniority and tenureSummer Fridays: Half day schedule from Memorial Day through Labor DayA new MacBook Pro laptop for ease of workA newly built and sun drenched penthouse office with incredible views over Flatiron Our 'Acceleration Hub' is our new NYC HQ located on 5th Ave in the heart of the Flatiron DistrictEach team member has a dedicated workspace with 2 large monitors and all the necessary peripherals (Jabra headset, keyboard, mouse)Access to commuter benefits and annual memberships to CitibikeHappy Hours and our premier annual events including 'Field Day' and our annual themed Holiday party extravaganzaDog friendly office! An inspiring atmosphere with supportive colleagues and innovative projectsFuture career development opportunities with internal and external opportunities for professional growth and networkingEpic regular team building and celebrationsAn unwavering belief that we can build, create and grow together!If you're looking for a new role with space to directly influence the business and company culture, apply today!