Associate Account Manager, Paid Search, Social, & Programmatic

About WPP Media 

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At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
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About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand

EssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.

Job Description:

Operating Company

EssenceMediacom Canada

Job Title 

Associate Account Manager, Paid Search, Social & Programmatic

Requisite Experience Level

2+ years of previous paid social, paid search, or programmatic experience (account coordinator or AAM)

Department / Team

Team Universal

Reporting To

Activation Supervisor

Location

Toronto

Job Title: Associate Account Manager, Paid Search, Social & Programmatic   – Universal Pictures Group

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The Role:

The Associate Account Manager is responsible for developing and executing paid media strategies across video, search, and social platforms. This role will play a key part in the larger media team, contributing to strategy, planning, and campaign performance optimisation. The Associate Account Manager will act as a key liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring client goals are met while fostering strong relationships.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage paid media campaigns across platforms (e.g. Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, X, Reddit, Google)
• Develop and execute strategic video, search, and social plans that align with client objectives
• Define campaign strategies and deliverables that exceed client expectations
• Present campaign strategies and gain client approval on tactics
• Monitor, analyse, and optimise campaign performance to ensure delivery against KPIs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute integrated media plans.
• Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring expectations and communications are managed effectively
• Build expertise in social and search marketing, establishing a reputation for innovation and efficiency
• Stay current on industry trends, digital marketing developments, and consumer behaviour to recommend improvements to the client
• Contribute to the creation of POVs, best practices, and process documentation to support team operations

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Support Digital Planning/Buying team with planning, reporting, analysis documents and client deliverables

Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with paid social and/or search/video platforms
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in marketing, communications, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale campaigns for major clients
• Experience with ad tech and analytics platforms such as Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, and bid management tools (e.g. DV360, The Trade Desk)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, especially Excel/Sheets and PowerPoint/Slides
• Detail-oriented with a strong analytical mindset
• Current Social/Search certifications across key platforms are a big asset

Qualities:

• Passion for social media and a drive to stay ahead of the curve
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, client-centric agency environment
• Proactive problem-solver with excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Strong agility and time management—able to pivot quickly and effectively across tight timelines and concurrent projects
• Experience managing or mentoring coordinators, with a focus on developing their skills and supporting their professional growth
• Genuine interest in the entertainment industry—being an avid movie-goer is a plus!

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. 

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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