Paid Social Media Manager

New York, NY · New York · USD 75,000-100,000 · 3-4 years experience · Posted Oct 13, 2026

At a glance

The Paid Social Media Manager combines deep paid social platform expertise with a hands-on approach to campaign execution, optimization, and performance reporting.
Partnering closely with the Senior Manager, Media, the Manager drives the day-to-day delivery of high-value paid social campaigns, turning media strategy into precise execution and measurable results.
This role owns campaigns from build through optimization and recap, applies performance data to inform strategic recommendations, and serves as a trusted day-to-day contact for client stakeholders.

Execute and optimize paid social campaigns across platforms, ensuring accurate setup, targeting, tracking, budgets, and creative implementation.
Monitor campaign performance daily, implementing A/B tests and real-time optimizations to maximize ROI.
Manage creator allowlisting, troubleshoot platform issues, and ensure proper tracking and campaign functionality.
Stay up to date on platform trends, new ad products, and emerging opportunities to improve campaign performance.
Develop and execute creative testing strategies to identify top-performing content, messaging, and audiences.
Support social commerce initiatives, including TikTok Shop and shoppable ad formats.
Partner with Senior Managers on budget pacing, campaign performance, and identifying potential risks.
Analyze performance data, develop actionable insights, and contribute to campaign reporting and strategic recommendations.
Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for client stakeholders, proactively addressing needs and escalating complex issues when necessary.
Maintain high standards of execution, collaboration, and consistency across campaigns and team workflows.

3–4 years of hands-on paid social experience, with a proven record of contributing to successful campaigns
Direct experience with major paid social platforms, including Meta Business Manager, TikTok Ads Manager, Google Ads (YouTube), LinkedIn Campaign Manager, and Snapchat Ads Manager
Up-to-date knowledge of platform-specific features, products, and best practices
Working knowledge of tracking pixels, UTM parameters, and ad implementation
Experience with creator and influencer paid amplification, including Spark Ads and partnership ads
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey strategies and insights to a range of stakeholders
Sharp problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
Exceptional organization and prioritization skills
Familiarity with Asana or similar project management tools