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GroupM· HQ in United States

Paid Social Senior Associate Director

Location: London, United Kingdom · Category: Marketing & Growth · Seniority: Director · Posted: August 27, 2026 · Verified: Oct 8, 2026

Role Overview & Description

The Paid Social Senior Associate Director will lead paid social strategy and execution across multiple accounts, managing a team and driving innovation in social advertising. This role requires extensive experience in social media buying and a track record of delivering measurable results.
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Company IntelligenceVerified Profile

Legacy media buying and planning network within WPP.

Headquarters: United States

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