Associate – Social Media

About Essencemediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand

EssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.

Role Summary and Impact

As a Social Media Executive at WPP Media, you will play a critical role in driving social excellence across client portfolios by translating brand and business objectives into impactful social strategies. Operating at the intersection of creativity, media, and data, you will be responsible for managing always-on social presence, executing campaigns, and optimizing performance through analytics-driven decision-making.

This role goes beyond publishing content; you will actively shape how brands show up within culture, conversations, and digital ecosystems. Your work will directly influence brand perception, audience engagement, and performance outcomes, contributing to broader media effectiveness and business growth.

• Develop creative social media content ideas and campaign concepts aligned with the brand’s strategy and objectives.
• Plan and manage day-to-day social media content and publishing across key platforms.
• Monitor social media trends and cultural moments to identify relevant content opportunities.
• Prepare social media performance reports, analyzing key metrics and providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Track campaign performance and optimize content based on data and audience behavior.
• Create clear and visually engaging presentations for strategy proposals, reports, and client meetings.
• Coordinate with creative, design, and content teams to ensure timely delivery of social media assets.
• Maintain strong client communication and relationship management, ensuring expectations are met and feedback is addressed.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to continuously elevate the brand’s social media presence.

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

• 1 year experience in social media management, preferably within an agency environment.
• Strong creative thinking and ability to generate engaging content ideas.
• Good understanding of social media platforms, trends, and best practices.
• Experience in social media analytics, reporting, and performance tracking.
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills (PowerPoint/Keynote/Google Slides).
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Skills:

• Creative ideation
• Social media strategy and planning
• Data analysis and reporting
• Presentation creation
• Client communication and relationship management
• Trend awareness and cultural relevance

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.  

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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