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Implementation & Activation Director (Social)

Location: Melbourne, Australia · Category: Marketing & Growth · Seniority: Director · Posted: October 16, 2026 · Verified: Oct 21, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This role is an Implementation & Activation Director for paid social, spearheading strategy for a major client's paid social presence across Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Reddit, and Snap. The director will drive real business outcomes by focusing on media ROI and customer acquisition, while leading and coaching a team of three social specialists. This position requires 10+ years of agency experience and proven leadership.
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