Sr Social Media Buyer

WHO WE ARE

At Basis, we empower agencies and brands with cutting-edge software that automates digital media operations. Our all-in-one platform supports seamless planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation across direct, programmatic, search, and social media.

We’re not just building advanced technology; we’re also building a culture where passionate, motivated individuals come together to drive meaningful change. Our commitment to inclusivity and growth ensures our employees thrive both professionally and personally.

With our headquarters in Chicago, we offer flexible work options across the U.S. and Canada, including remote, hybrid, or on-site at headquarters.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Basis Technologies’ Social Team leverages Basis to help strategize, plan, execute, streamline, and analyze social media campaigns for agencies and brands across a variety of verticals. Always positive and eager to try new tools and tactics, their passion lies in finding unique and creative ways to meet clients’ business objectives via social media. Although many tasks are performed independently, internal collaboration and communication is critical, as they work closely with the Sales, Strategic Media Services, Investment & Operations teams. These Beeps are committed to thinking outside the box, serving as subject matter experts in the social space, supporting each other, and pushing themselves to be the best.

WAYS YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE

Sr Social Media Buyers are responsible for planning, managing, and optimizing paid social media investment for some of Basis’ largest managed service clients during onboarding, launch and ongoing management of campaigns. Sr Social Media Buyers contribute by:

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:
• 5 years of direct experience with the daily management and execution of Paid Social campaigns across all major platforms or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, etc

• Mastered expertise in paid social optimization, analysis and advanced activation

• Familiarity working alongside a media planning team to recommend channel tactics and activate against strategies

• Proven track record of exceeding paid social KPI’s

• Ability to manage a heavier and more complicated workload under tight turnaround times

• Adaptability and flexibility with strong attention to detail

• Can show examples of issue resolution, process improvements

• Strong presentation skills and masterful performance storytelling

• Ability to work well in a cross functional team environment

• Solutions-oriented

• Proficiency in Excel, PPT

• Meta Blueprint Certification

• Commitment to creating inclusive, respectful environments where all voices are valued and supported.

• Thoughtful approach to collaboration, design, and decision-making that prioritizes equity, access, and continuous learning.

BONUS POINTS:
• Agency experience working on large brands/accounts

Integrity in Hiring
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Anything Else?
Don’t have every skill listed? No problem! We know experience can be built in many ways. If you have relevant skills that aren't reflected in your resume, we encourage you to share them in an optional cover letter.

Life With Basis
We’re committed to our people’s growth and well-being because our success is tied to theirs. That’s why we’ve earned recognition as a top workplace, including: Ad Age, #1 Best Places to Work, WorkLife's #1 Most Committed to Work Life Balance, and the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces in Chicago. We offer competitive perks, including a flexible work week, 401k/RRSP matching, mental health support, paid sabbaticals, generous parental leave, flexible work options, and more.

Basis is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate all team members regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race or cultural background, religion, disability, age, and beyond.

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