Manager, Paid Social

WPP Media wppmedia.com Open · verified Oct 9, 2026

New York Manager Paid Social

At a glance

Manager-level Paid Social role at WPP Media. New York · $60,000–$140,000 base.

SalaryStated by WPP Media

$60,000 – $140,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from WPP MediaOur estimate for the market: $95,000–$130,725Median $107,500

The range includes the market median of $107,500 for mid-level paid social roles in New York.

Worked out from 15 postings that stated pay, median $107,500. Last updated Oct 6, 2026.

RolePaid Social

SeniorityManager

LocationNew York

Base pay$60,000–$140,000

PostedOct 5, 2026 · 4d ago

Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Shape paid social forecasts and plans, drawing on guidance from the Director and Account Director
Use client product knowledge and marketing goals to map campaign strategy and delivery plans
Bring internal departments together to build integrated social campaigns
Track campaign analytics against client measures and share results in monthly client reports
Help improve efficiency through creative tactics, tools, process updates and automation work

What you bring

You understand how a client’s product and marketing objectives should shape paid social campaigns
You can evaluate campaign performance using the client’s key measures and turn findings into monthly reports

Who this fits

This manager position combines guidance for less experienced team members with a growing focus on account strategy. The role is in New York and follows a hybrid schedule, with office attendance around four days each week.

From the employer

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

About WPP Unite

WPP Unite is a specialized unit within the WPP network, designed to deliver integrated, transformative marketing solutions for some of our most strategic clients. We bring together talent and capabilities across disciplines—media, creative, strategy, commerce, and analytics—to operate as one unified team.

Our focus is not only on delivering exceptional work, but on continuously evolving how we work. We build and scale modern operating models, workflows, and tools that drive efficiency, transparency, and measurable impact across the business.

Role Summary and Impact

As a Manager, Paid Social, you will be responsible for the operational management of a client's paid social marketing initiatives. You will manage the less expert team members and focus increasingly on strategy development for the dedicated account(s).

Skills and Experience

Develop forecasts and plans, using input from your Director and Account Director.
Understand the client’s product and their marketing objectives and goals to define a campaign strategy and deliverable plans.
Work closely with other internal departments to develop fully integrated social campaigns.
Monitor, track and evaluate campaign performance analytics, based on critical client metrics.
Deliver monthly client reports.
Think creatively and develop tools and creative tactics to improve efficiencies.
Actively contribute to business reviews, corporate initiatives, automation projects, process changes and rollouts as well as new business efforts.
Create, or assist in creating, POVs, standard methodologies, and key process documentation.

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 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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While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome for more details.

US Pay Range$60,000—$140,000 USD

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