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EssenceMediacom

Associate Director, Social, UK

Location: London, United Kingdom · Category: Marketing & Growth · Seniority: Director · Posted: October 15, 2026 · Verified: Oct 21, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This senior leadership role oversees a large group within the social campaign delivery function, ensuring successful, profitable, and high-quality campaign execution. The Associate Director is responsible for team leadership, client retention, strategic oversight, and acting as the senior point of escalation for major executional challenges.
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Global media agency for planning, buying, analytics and commerce.

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