Role Overview
WPP Media is hiring a Senior Associate, Paid Social. This is a full-time role in Chicago, United States; Los Angeles, United States; New York. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
About WPP Media
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.
WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.
For more information, visit wppmedia.com.
About WPP Media
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.
WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.
At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:
• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand
Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.
Role Summary & Impact
As a Senior Associate, Paid Social, you will continue down the specialist career track, receiving continual training and close mentorship in all aspects of paid social. You will have already advanced beyond the initial stepping stones of understanding the fundamentals of Social. In this role, you will have increased responsibility and accountability for Paid Social campaign execution and will gain further exposure to account growth opportunities through client-facing missions.
Skills and Experience
- Assist social strategy development work by compiling client research, competitive data and social platform information.
- Support and improve paid media tactical planning and buying across all platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and TikTok.
- Set up media trackers, build media authorizations and insertion orders, steward the billing process and actualize dollars on an ongoing basis.
- Assist team in identifying optimization opportunities and making media recommendations.
- Support community managers to develop and maintain social content calendars for various platforms.
- Stay current. Though your research and practice, stay ahead of the latest updates regarding tools, techniques and methods related to social media
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising; OR equivalent professional work experience
- 1+ year or more of practical experience running paid social campaigns.
- Prior experience using Excel for data management and/or budgeting is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written skills; uncommon organizational skills, multi-tasking capabilities, and attention to detail.
- Most importantly, eager to learn, adaptable, and have a strong interest in the advertising/media industry.
Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular 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.
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 around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP Media is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with WPP Media, please send an e-mail to GroupM Leave Administration at Leave.Administration@groupm.com or call (212) 297-8507 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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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, go to https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome for more details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Associate, Paid Social position at WPP Media?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to WPP Media. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Associate, Paid Social position at WPP Media located?
This position is based in Chicago, United States; Los Angeles, United States; New York. WPP Media has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Associate, Paid Social at WPP Media earn?
WPP Media has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Associate, Paid Social role at WPP Media posted?
This role was posted on May 4, 2026 (56 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Associate, Paid Social role at WPP Media require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. WPP Media lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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