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WPP Media

Account Director, Social

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom · Category: Marketing & Growth · Seniority: Director · Posted: September 17, 2026 · Verified: Nov 2, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This Account Director leads paid social campaign activation for key client accounts, providing strategic leadership and managing a team of specialists. The role involves overseeing campaign setup, optimization, and reporting, while building strong client and partner relationships. Deep expertise in paid social platforms and people management are critical.
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