Paid Social Executive

Company Description

Spark Foundry make up part of a thriving global media network and are part of the Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s leading communications groups. We are globally connected with over 8,000 employees in 110 offices across 70 countries.

Who We Are in the UK? 

Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency.

We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition.

Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation.

We’ve proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now we’re using it to provide a launchpad for their future.

Come be an accelerator with us.

How we accelerate

• Planning: an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaigns
• Intelligence: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real people
• Trading: a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees
• Relationships: a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief – we are not a ‘yes’ agency
• People: a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers

Our Commitment

We are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency.

As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. 

Overview

This role focuses on delivering best in class campaign activation across Paid Social channels. Working very closely with the Paid Social Account Manager and the Account Director; you will be expected to lead the client communication and support the team in expanding the Paid Social footprint. Your role will be to ensure the Paid Social media strategy is executed, from implementation to optimization and reporting. Our portfolio of clients includes global brands within a range of verticals such as retail, entertainment, FMCG, technology and finance. Brands we work with include, LVMH, Meta, Clarins, Cineworld, Dixons, Crucial Memory, Jack Daniels, Hobbycraft. Responsibilities Assist with briefs and support client meetings while conducting performance audits across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Create media plans, spend forecasts, and performance analysis documents, ensuring timely media booking and reconciliation. Innovate strategies to enhance campaign performance and resolve issues with third-party providers. Contribute to team initiatives and optimize biddable campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Assist with briefs and support client meetings while conducting performance audits across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Create media plans, spend forecasts, and performance analysis documents, ensuring timely media booking and reconciliation.
• Innovate strategies to enhance campaign performance and resolve issues with third-party providers.
• Contribute to team initiatives and optimize biddable campaigns.

Qualifications

Strong passion and interest in digital media All academic backgrounds will be considered Interest in Microsoft Office solutions – particularly Excel Analytical thinking, numerical skills, and attention to detail Good communication and writing skills Initiative, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn

Additional Information

Spark has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. 

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).