London, Manchester hybrid
This position sits in our UKI Media team. 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 work to work across key accounts including Just Eat Takeaway, Brother and other major clients.
The Media Planner will work closely with Strategy and Planning to craft paid social media plans across multiple platforms then execute those campaigns to the highest standard. Using data and insights, this role requires pacing and reporting and ongoing optimisations. Strong platform knowledge across key paid social channels is essential.
Key Responsibilities
You will:
Plan, buy and optimise paid social campaigns across key platforms (Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn as relevant)
Confidently communicate with the client directly, building a strong relationship
Report on activity on weekly basis, through pacing, gsheet reports and read-outs
Create key tactical plans to execute media briefs
Actively monitor campaigns and suggestion optimisations for best performance to plan
Ensure delivery of work is to the highest possible standard within deadlines
Ensure constant innovation across all deliverables
Contribute to our creative process by sharing your ideas and experience
Present work internally and externally
Smoothly work with an international team across multiple timezones
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 paid social platforms; experience across TikTok, Meta, Snapchat, and YouTube, Google Ads and Pinterest is advantageous.
Experience with brand and performance campaigns
High attention to detail, especially with QA's
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
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 bank holidays and your birthday off each year
Company pension scheme
EAP scheme
Ride to work scheme
Enhanced family friendly policies
Buddy Program: You will be paired with a 'Buddy' to help you through your first weeks' at DEPT.
A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named 'Agency of the Year' at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT you'll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together
The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
Global annual DEPT Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.
WHO ARE WE?
We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That's why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.
Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we're big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.
DEPT is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
At DEPT, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.