Creative Strategist, Paid Social Job at Onward Search (Clifton, Montclair)

Senior Paid Social Creative Strategist

We're looking for a sharp, data-driven, and creatively-minded Senior Paid Social...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

114000.00 - 203000.00 USD / Year

Ethos

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5-10 years of experience as a Paid Social Creative Strategist or in a similar performance creative role, with a strong focus on direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands
Proven experience working for brands with non-physical products, such as in the fintech space
Deep knowledge of direct response (DR) best practices and a track record of creating high-performing ad creative
A strong portfolio demonstrating a strategic approach to paid social advertising and a keen understanding of what drives conversions
An innate curiosity for social media trends and a proactive approach to sourcing competitive inspiration
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate strategic rationale and provide constructive feedback to a creative team
Proficiency in leveraging performance data to inform and optimize creative decisions

Job Responsibility

Shape the roadmap and build a robust pipeline of performance creative for paid social advertising across platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X
Stay on top of trends and competitor strategies, identifying the next breakout format or platform to gain a competitive edge
Conduct deep consumer research to understand audience pain points and motivations, translating those insights into powerful ad messaging and value propositions
Review all creative assets (copy and design) for message clarity, strategic alignment, and adherence to direct response best practices
Provide clear, actionable feedback to the creative team to ensure assets are optimized for performance on each platform
Collaborate closely with media buying and growth teams to analyze ad performance data and identify opportunities for creative testing and iteration
Be detail-oriented and capable of meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Fulltime

Creative Strategist

As a freelance Creative Strategist at Spekk, you’ll be called upon to provide te...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Spekk

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A few years experience working as an agency strategist across different industries, preferably with a few products that involve a complex decision-making process for consumers
A portfolio showcasing a range of brand, campaign and/or content executions that are clearly anchored in a strategic insight or idea
Highly skilled at conceptual copywriting and presentation building
Excellent at translating strategy into copywriting and design briefs and supporting these specialists into bringing your vision through
In-depth understanding of social platforms and what makes audiences tick, primarily on Instagram and TikTok

Job Responsibility

Strategic Vision: Develop creative strategies that can shape the foundation of a brand platform/visual identity
Campaign Conceptualization: Lead the ideation and creation of captivating campaigns, turning product complexities into compelling stories that resonate across digital platforms
Content Ideation: Ideate and storyboard social-first content ideas that deliver on paid media objectives and feel culturally relevant and on-trend for today’s social feeds
Collaborative Excellence: Work seamlessly with cross-functional teams, including designers, copywriters, and account managers, to bring your strategic vision to life while aligning with client objectives
Market Insight: Stay informed about industry trends, consumer behaviours, and competitor activities to inform and optimise creative strategies for maximum impact
Data-Driven Creativity: Utilise data and insights to refine and optimise campaigns, ensuring a deep understanding of the audience and continuous improvement for our clients

What we offer

Zero soulless campaign work for prehistoric multinationals
Work directly with Spekk partners and actual client decision-makers at young, high-growth start-ups
Your work will actually be made and pushed live within a matter of weeks
Work in a creative environment that is kind, supportive and fun
No egos, no red-tape
Best idea wins
Complete flexibility as to where and when you work

Fulltime

Associate Director - Paid Social

This position sits in our Creative & Media craft. We combine data, technology, c...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

Not provided

BASIC/DEPT®

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive experience in media roles servicing clients, preferably in an agency environment
Experience working in a cross-functional management team
Experience managing large client and agency teams
Experience managing complex campaigns across creative, media and consultancy
Inspiring and able to create a proactive and energised team culture
Strong client relationship management skills, including experience working directly with director and C-level clients on strategy development
A solid understanding of the industry and changing client needs
Excellent project management skills, able to find the most efficient ways of working
Brilliant written and verbal English communication skills
Advanced problem-solving skills

Job Responsibility

Facilitate and oversee the development and delivery of paid media campaigns
Provide senior level guidance on client media strategy and execution within the media planning & buyers team
Work collaboratively with the Head of Media Strategy / Lead strategist on the account
Lead long term relationships with C-Level stakeholders for a key client
Support Client Business Directors and Head of Media Strategy to develop annual strategies for the existing client
Support with driving growth, uncovering upsell and cross sell of services within the client
Work in partnership with Business Directors and Account Heads to manage the current client relationship
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of wider commercial context beyond profitability on projects
Support accounts team on improving processes and systems with Finance and Operations to maintain client profitability at all times
Oversee revenue forecasting and ensure appropriate trackers are up to date across the teams

What 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
Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities

Fulltime

Social Media Strategist

This is a client-facing position, serving as the day-to-day contact for clients ...

Location

United States , Tallahassee

Salary:

Not provided

The Zimmerman Agency

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of experience in a social media strategist or similar role, preferably in an agency setting
Demonstrated success creating and executing social media campaigns for a range of clients/brands
Deep understanding of all major social platforms, algorithms, and best practices
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with a knack for storytelling
Track record of building excellent client relationships and providing exceptional service
Experience with paid social, social listening, analytics, and reporting tools (e.g., Sprout, Hootsuite, Sprinklr, Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics)
Ability to translate data into actionable strategies and recommendations
Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Job Responsibility

Develop and implement comprehensive social media strategies tailored to each client’s goals and audience
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing expert counsel and regular updates
Plan, create, schedule, and publish content across key social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.)
Monitor social trends, audience insights, and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities
Lead and manage paid social campaigns, optimizing for performance
Analyze and report on campaign effectiveness, delivering actionable insights to clients
Work closely with creative, account, and media teams to ensure integrated marketing efforts
Proactively offer new ideas, emerging tools, and platform updates to elevate client programs
Manage multiple projects and deadlines with exceptional organization and attention to detail

What we offer

Work with a talented, passionate team and a portfolio of outstanding clients
Be part of an innovative agency backed by the strength and resources of Omnicom
Enjoy a creative, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment
Competitive compensation and benefits package

Paid Media Strategist

As our Paid Media Strategist, you will drive lead generation, brand awareness, a...

Location

Salary:

50000.00 - 60000.00 USD / Year

Designity

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience in paid media, PPC, or performance marketing for both B2B and B2C brands
Proven success in lead generation and pipeline acceleration
Expertise in Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and paid social strategies
Strong understanding of conversion tracking, attribution models, and performance analytics
Experience using AI tools to optimize campaign performance, enhance targeting precision, and drive higher efficiency and ROI
Experience with CRM platforms (HubSpot, Salesforce) and marketing automation tools
Analytical and results driven, with a focus on reducing CPL, increasing SQLs, and improving ROAS

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute high Impact paid media strategies (across Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Meta, Reddit, X, Meta, programmatic advertising and emerging paid channels)
Create and optimize ad copy and creatives to improve engagement and conversion rates
Collaborate with the marketing team to align paid campaigns with organic growth strategies
Conduct A/B testing to refine audience targeting, messaging, and bidding strategies
Monitor key performance metrics and optimize campaigns accordingly
Manage and allocate ad budgets efficiently, ensuring maximum return on ad spend (ROAS)
Track user behavior, predict trends, and optimize ad spend using AI-powered tools
Implement retargeting strategies to engage high-intent prospects and nurture leads
Support Account-Based Marketing (ABM) with hyper targeted, personalized ad campaigns

What we offer

Work remotely full-time, within a virtual office environment
Unwind during the flexible PTO, and company holidays
Professional growth opportunities and ongoing training
Enjoy dedicated focus times designed to boost your productivity and creativity
Flexible Hours
Flexible Vacations
Clear Growth Plan
Yearly Meet Ups
Healthcare & More
401k matching

Fulltime

Paid Media Strategist

We’re a creative and advertising agency at the intersection of real estate and s...

Location

United States , Washington, DC

Salary:

75000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Year

Streetsense

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years previous digital media experience, preferably with direct client experience
Familiarity with marketing principles, analytics and concepts
Strong practice of various channels and buying methods, specifically programmatic (display, video), social and search
Proficient in building and managing campaigns in Meta, Google and Programmatic platforms
Honed skills in negotiating and constructing digital media plans, understanding of planning, buying & activation
Effective verbal and written communication skills
able to confidently present and “sell through” ideas both internally and to Clients
Enjoys looking at data and figuring out the why
Has some experience with managing a direct report
Problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions and be proactive about problems they’ve been exposed to in the past

Job Responsibility

Performance Media Campaign Management & Execution – 25%: Initiate the overall campaign and ad planning, structure and in-platform builds of Paid Search, Paid Social and Programmatic campaigns
Ensure websites and paid media campaigns are set up with proper tracking using GTM & GA4
Own and maintain, with the assistance of a specialist, the media plan and weekly budget pacing documents
Be a resource for junior team members on weekly pacing, bi-weekly performance analysis and monthly spend reconciliations
Ensure timely communication to the Account Lead and/or Client about any major campaign updates
Reporting & Analysis – 20%: Build the reporting dashboard shell (using Looker Studio) and ensure junior members understand the steps needed to populate every week
Responsible for accurate delivery of all dashboards and meaningful insights to the client on a weekly/bi-weekly/monthly basis per contract
Be the primary resource for junior team members as they work through optimization strategies
Encourage junior team members to draw thoughtful, data-based conclusions that illustrates the ‘why’ behind performance
Digital Media Strategy – 20%: Develop and articulate media strategy as it pertains to digital planning and buying

What we offer

Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
paid time off
401k match
wellbeing resources

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Creative Strategist

This isn’t a post-and-pray social role. It’s an opportunity to build the growth ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

45000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

Salt

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A paid social creative strategist or a sharp content/copy thinker ready to step up
Commercially minded, creatively strong, and genuinely into paid social
Strong writing + a good eye (you know what works-and why)
Organised operator-nothing slips
Confident briefer who raises the creative bar
Comfortable working directly with creative talent
Curious about AI and already using it
~3-6 years’ experience (flexible for standout profiles)

Job Responsibility

Own paid social creative end-to-end (key growth driver)
Build a proper testing engine-angles, hooks, formats, learnings that compound
Shape how talent shows up on their own channels-especially Instagram
Partner directly with artists to improve performance, every launch
Run collection drops from kickoff → live (timelines, assets, execution)
Brief and steer writers, editors, and art directors
Get hands-on with content when it’s faster/better (design tools + AI)
Turn performance data into sharper creative + smarter playbooks

What we offer

Regular socials
Creative perks

Fulltime

Paid Social Creative Strategist

We’re partnering with a leading beauty brand known for its clean and inclusive f...

Location

United States , Montclair

Salary:

55.00 - 58.00 USD / Hour

Onward Search

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in paid social creative strategy, ideally in DTC ecommerce or beauty
Proven ability to develop engaging creative assets across various formats
Advanced knowledge of paid advertising platforms and relevant best practices
Strong analytical skills complemented by a creative approach
Experience or interest in integrating AI tools, such as Nano Banana Pro, into content creation
Deep understanding of social media trends and platform-specific creative standards
Excellent project management skills to handle multiple campaigns and deadlines
Skilled in audience research and translating insights into strategic creative concepts
Collaborative team player comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced setting
Effective communicator with a proactive, scrappy start-up mentality

Job Responsibility

Design and implement creative strategies for paid social campaigns aligned with product launches and brand growth efforts
Partner with the Growth team to plan experiments, interpret performance data, and refine creative approaches
Oversee the full creative process, including conceptualization, briefing, and review of content for final approval
Conduct research on target audiences to identify new demographics and improve campaign outreach
Maintain a diverse portfolio of creative materials optimized for Meta and TikTok platforms, adhering to best practices
Provide timely, on-brand content to support weekly campaign launches
Stay informed on social media trends, consumer insights, and competitive activity to guide creative development
Manage project timelines and coordinate across teams to ensure smooth campaign execution
Adapt creative strategies based on platform shifts and emerging trends
Explore and incorporate AI tools like Nano Banana Pro into workflows to enhance output quality and efficiency

What we offer

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Program
Commuter Benefit
eLearning and Ongoing Training
Education Reimbursement

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