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EssenceMediacom

Associate Director,Social

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom · Category: Marketing & Growth · Seniority: Director · Posted: September 23, 2026 · Verified: Oct 24, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This role oversees the successful execution and optimisation of paid social campaigns across assigned client accounts, requiring a strong blend of hands-on paid social expertise, meticulous campaign management, and effective team leadership. The Account Director is responsible for overseeing day-to-day paid social output, ensuring campaigns align with client objectives and deliver measurable results, while cultivating strong client relationships as a primary point of contact. Responsibilities include mentoring and developing a team of social specialists, managing budgets, identifying optimisation opportunities, and presenting comprehensive performance reports.
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EssenceMediacom

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Global media agency for planning, buying, analytics and commerce.

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