Social Manager

About WPP Media

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Social Manager

Overview of the Team
In today's entertainment economy, influence is currency, making social and content creators the new media powerhouses. At WPP Media, we have a dedicated Social, Content and Influencer Marketing capability, designed to help brands authentically connect with audiences through the voices they trust most.
Our approach is rooted in creativity, data intelligence, and cultural fluency. We craft strategic partnerships that drive measurable impact, spark conversation, and build long-term brand equity.

Overview of the Role
The Social Manager is a pivotal role within the INFLUENCE team, acting as the bridge between high-level strategic vision and day-to-day execution excellence. You are an experienced social practitioner ready to take on greater account leadership, responsible for the seamless delivery of "Owned Social" services across a portfolio of world-class brands.
This role requires a blend of creative spark, operational rigor, and emerging leadership skills to help evolve our social offering.

Objectives

• People: Lead and develop Social Executives, fostering a high-performance, collaborative team culture.

• Client: Act as the primary day-to-day contact for senior clients, ensuring satisfaction through exceptional output and strategic alignment.

• Commercial: Support the Director in identifying upsell opportunities and maintaining high team resource efficiency.

• Product: Ensure "gold-standard" delivery of content calendars, reporting, and social-first production.

• Process: Optimize team workflows and templates to improve speed and quality of delivery.

Ideal Candidate Experience

Required:

• 4–6 years of experience in social media or social content production, preferably within an agency environment.

• Proven experience managing or mentoring junior team members.

• Strong track record of managing client relationships and presenting strategic recommendations.

• Expertise in social management and listening tools (e.g., Sprout, Sprinklr, Meltwater, Brandwatch).

• Deep understanding of platform-native features (TikTok, Instagram, Reels) and how to leverage them for brands.

Desirable:

• Experience in high-growth industries such as Retail, Entertainment, or Automotive.

• Hands-on experience with AI tools for content analysis or workflow enhancement.

• Experience with creator/influencer marketing platforms like CreatorIQ or Sprout Influencer (Tagger).

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