Freelance Paid Social Manager
On-site New York Manager Paid Social
At a glance
Manager-level Paid Social role at Complex. New York · $75,000–$85,000 base.
SalaryStated by Complex
$75,000 – $85,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from ComplexOur estimate for the market: $93,125–$125,100Median $98,750
Below the market median of $98,750 for mid-level paid social roles in New York.
Worked out from 18 postings that stated pay, median $98,750. Last updated Oct 22, 2026.
RolePaid Social
SeniorityManager
LocationNew York
WorkplaceOn-site
Base pay$75,000–$85,000
PostedDec 17, 2024 · 1y ago
Role brief
growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Run paid campaigns on Instagram, Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, X and Google Ads, adjusting them to improve results
- Take brand partnership campaigns from setup through launch, and help deliver paid social support for live events
- Coordinate campaign delivery across social, video and dynamic ad insertion, including post-sale plans and statements of work
- Share paid and organic social performance and spend findings, flagging under-delivery and giving the sales team market insights
- Work with finance on month-end billing and improve processes that support growth initiatives
What you bring
- At least three years managing paid and organic social campaigns across the named platforms and Google Ads
- You have set up paid social campaigns end to end in Ads Manager and supported brand partnerships
- A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business or a related field
- You can manage several campaigns carefully, interpret performance data and communicate clearly
Who this fits
This manager-level role suits someone experienced in paid social, brand partnerships and event campaigns. You’ll work full-time on-site in New York, Monday through Friday, with nights and weekends as needed. It is listed as freelance, with stated annual pay of $75,000 to $85,000.
From the employer
Company And Culture
Complex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge content, commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale. Through innovative content, Complex tells stories of music, streetwear and style, sports, art and beyond. Its content engages in a dynamic conversation with the audience, reflecting and shaping the zeitgeist of convergence culture. A powerful media juggernaut paired with a curated marketplace, Complex is redefining the way fans interact with their favorite brands and artists and reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce.
Work Schedule
Ability to work full-time in office M-F and nights and weekends as needed.
What You’ll Do
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• Manage post-sale operations, including campaign overviews and statement of work execution
Oversee campaign delivery across multiple channels, including social media, video, and dynamic ad insertion
• Execute and optimize paid media campaigns across social platforms including Instagram, META, TikTok, Pinterest, and Twitter/X, as well as Google Ads
• Support brand partnership campaigns from setup through delivery, including paid social execution
• Support paid social campaign execution for tentpole and experiential events, including ComplexCon and Complex Family Style
• Collaborate with the strategy, account management and ad operations to optimize reporting and campaign performance
• Provide comprehensive campaign reporting, insights, and proactive communication around under-delivery for paid social campaigns • Collaborate with the Finance team to support month-end billing processes
• Deliver regular performance reports and spend analysis for paid and organic social
• Compile and present market insights to the sales team, including new social ad products
• Streamline operational processes to support growth initiatives
Who You Are
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience managing paid and organic social campaigns across Instagram,
META, TikTok, Pinterest, X, and Google Ads
• Experience in brand partnerships and setting up paid social campaigns from start to
finish in Ads Manager
• Experience supporting live events or tentpole campaigns with paid social amplification
• Proven track record of driving audience growth and managing successful paid media
campaigns
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns
simultaneously without dropping the ball on execution
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive decisions
• Excellent communication and project management skills • Ability to work full-time in office M-F and nights and weekends as needed