Group Head of Paid Social

Company Description

We are champions for meaningful progress, and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Reporting directly to the agency President, the Group Head of Paid Social will be responsible for managing a large department of highly-skilled paid social professionals. This individual will set the team structure, shape team culture and be responsible for communicating macro trends in paid media to clients and internal teams. This role requires deep digital subject matter expertise, team leadership experience and strong operational skills. Executive-level client management and presentation skills are critical competencies in this role as well.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Experience managing and inspiring large teams 
• Macro level knowledge of paid social/paid media/DTC space, as well as a deep understanding of working cross-functionally with creative teams
• Ability to re-think/operationalize the agency in a way that makes the most sense for their growing and evolving client base (standardize briefing, planning & optimization processes as well)
• Actively participate in new business pitches; act as a Paid Social SME for current and potential clients
• Help drive more effective media operations integration and best practices with dentsu’s Media and creative teams to ensure 100% error-free activation 
• Support agency President and leadership team in recruiting, hiring, and career-pathing of next-generation media leaders
• Contribute to product and capability development, as well as overall value proposition and acquisition strategy

Qualifications

• 12 years' of experience working at digital media agencies, with a focus on paid media
• Experience overseeing a large team
• Data driven, expert level performance media experience is required - both in platform and knowledge around broader industry trends
• An entrepreneurial spirit, desire to "change the game", and a self-starter
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, energetic team environment

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Additional Information

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $136-210K. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. The company's incentive compensation plan is subject to change. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

About dentsu international

Part of Dentsu Group, Dentsu International is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Dentsu delivers people-focused solutions and services to drive better business and societal outcomes. This is delivered through five global leadership brands - Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.

Dentsu International’s radically collaborative team of diverse creators unifies people, clients and capabilities through horizontal creativity to help clients create culture, change society, and invent the future.

Powered by 100% renewable energy, Dentsu International operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists, and partners with 95 of the top 100 global advertisers.
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We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

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