Vice President Director, Paid Social

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Boston, MA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$119,510–$179,850 Per Year

SKILLS

Advertising, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Brand Marketing (Branding), Campaigns, Communication Skills, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Entertainment and Media, Facebook, Global Branding, Health Plan, Leadership, Legal, Market Analysis, Market Tracking, Marketing, Marketing Objectives, Media Buying and Planning, Negotiation Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Project/Program Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Relationship Marketing, Retail, Sales Management, Sales Qualification, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills, YouTube

LOCATION

Boston, MA

POSTED

2 days ago

Company Description

Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas delivers ambitious outcomes via unique solutions that include Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing and Total Commerce. Celebrated by AdAge as Data and Insights Agency of the Year, U.S Campaign's Brand Experience Agency of the Year, Media Network of the Year and celebrated by Forrester and Gartner, Digitas serves the world's leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries.

Overview

As social media continues to take a greater share of consumers' time and client investment, Digitas' world class team of paid social specialists is growing. You'll be part of a team that's keeping a pulse on the constantly evolving social media landscape, where new features and advertising opportunities are popping up daily. This role works closely with the national Paid Social practice to constantly track the market, evaluate new opportunities, create training materials, and vet new social/messaging Platforms and API Partners (PMDs/FMPs).

You'll take ownership and direct responsibility for management within the Paid Social practice on a large portfolio of brands in the retail vertical, leading strategy development, client relationships, marketplace negotiation, implementation, and performance analysis for full funnel campaigns.

As a Vice President/Director, Paid Social, you'll manage direct reports across the east coast, ensuring your client is provided excellent service and award-winning strategies.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day, your role includes:

Translating brand marketing objectives into succinct paid social strategies that impress and excite our clients, and transforming marketing challenges with cutting-edge executions
Proactive in developing social media expertise within the marketing and media industry, and helping to develop the paid social capabilities within the agency
Playing a key role in spotting issues with core client teams and in developing new client relationships
Ensure best practice and innovation in all activities; fostering knowledge sharing across capabilities and teams
Maintaining and improving the success of social media platform relationships (client-specific and agency-wide)
Astutely identifying broader opportunities for Digitas (creative and other services) and articulating opportunities to senior leadership in a timely, relevant manner
Effectively and enthusiastically representing Digitas - you'll be the face of our company, the person whom staff and clients alike look up to
Participate in the training of junior team members as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree plus 10 to 12 years of advertising experience, including at least three years of hands-on paid social experience and five years of supervisory experience.
Experience in the retail vertical a must, preferably across a portfolio of brands
An exceptional grasp on media planning, negotiation, optimization, and performance analysis and an impressive understanding of the whole digital environment - you know this world by heart and you keep pulse with the rapid changes happening within it
Experience managing large scale Paid Social Campaigns, inclusive of TikTok, Facebook/Instagram, Pinterest, X, YouTube, Snapchat, and emerging platforms - both tactically and strategically. You get the role of paid, owned, and earned social strategies, and how they work together. You know how to flex your media plan depending on your clients' goals and objectives, and you've got the awards to prove it
Stellar communication skills: You're articulate, poised, straightforward - and, above all, you're thoughtful & kind
Strong project management and performance management skills - you are crystal clear when it comes to delegating and providing feedback
Knowledge of qualitative measurement approaches - online and offline - and how/when to apply them so that we deliver measurable successes
High levels of integrity, autonomy, and self-motivation
A willingness to travel as needed - you're open to new places, new faces and new ideas
Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL• E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation.

Got the sparkle? Apply if you believe your unique skills are a fit.

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.

Compensation Range: $119,510.00 - $179,850.00 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 11/6/2025.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: USD $119,510.00 - USD $179,850.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 1/1/2027.

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