Paid Social Specialist Job at BASIC/DEPT® (London)

Paid Social Specialist

BASIC/DEPT®

Location:
United Kingdom , London ▼
Manchester

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Job Description:

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 Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

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

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: 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
The opportunity for possibility
Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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