Later
PaidMediaDirector(Social)
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“Paid Media Director (Social) at Later. Skills: Paid social strategy, Campaign execution, Performance outcomes. Develop paid social strategies. Translate client goals”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver against client KPIs; Increase experimentation velocity; Produce clear insights; Produce measurable improvements; Elevate execution quality; Elevate client outcomes; Strengthen retention; Strengthen satisfaction
Industry & Context.
Analytical rigor; Actionable insights
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Paid social expert
Nice to Have
Experience with AI/automation capabilities
What You'll Do.
Develop paid social strategies
Translate client goals
Create data-backed media plans
Partner with Account Managers
Align paid social recommendations
Provide strategic guidance
Guide creative direction
Guide audience approaches
Guide experimentation
Lead campaign lifecycle
Ensure efficient delivery
Ensure effective delivery
Build paid social playbooks
Build repeatable workflows
Improve execution quality
Guide creative asset needs
Guide messaging needs
Guide optimization plans
Work with Analytics partners
Improve reporting quality
Surface meaningful insights
Collaborate with Account Managers
Contribute to client storytelling
Contribute to performance reviews
Contribute to strategic recommendations
Stay ahead of platform updates
Stay ahead of AI capabilities
Stay ahead of automation capabilities
Stay ahead of performance best practices
Identify new opportunities
Champion continuous learning
Champion experimentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Account Managers; Partner with Services leadership; Work cross-functionally with Analytics; Collaborate with Account Managers
Communication Scope
Client storytelling; Performance reviews; Strategic recommendations
Full Job Description
Later is the world’s most intelligent influencer marketing company, built to give brands the confidence to create unforgettable campaigns. By combining real creator relationships, trusted intelligence, and expert guidance, Later removes fear and guesswork from one of marketing’s most visible investments. Built on a native, AI-powered platform and more than a decade of proprietary data—including billions of social interactions, impressions, and $2.4B+ in verified influencer-driven purchases—Later helps teams understand what will work before they launch. By combining trusted insight with expert guidance, Later removes guesswork from influencer marketing, enabling brands to choose the right creators, execute fully managed campaigns, and drive meaningful growth across awareness, engagement, and revenue. Trusted by leading enterprise brands including Nike, Wayfair, Unilever, and Southwest Airlines, Later bridges creativity and performance so campaigns don’t just look good—they deliver results. Learn more at later.com. About this position: As a Senior Paid Media Manager on Later’s Professional Services team, you’ll lead end-to-end paid social strategy and execution for Later Influence customers. You’ll own large-scale, multi-platform campaigns, partnering closely with program and account leaders to drive measurable performance and elevate our clients’ growth. This is a high-impact, hands-on role for a paid social expert who thrives in fast-moving environments, brings strong analytical rigor, and knows how to turn influencer-driven creative into performance outcomes. You’ll also play a key role in building paid media best practices, experimenting with new channels and tactics, and upskilling our Services team as we scale. What you'll be doing: Strategy Develop paid social strategies that translate client goals into clear, data-backed media plans across Meta, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Snapchat, and emerging platforms. Partner with Account Managers and Services leadership t
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