Paid Social Associate

Permanent employee, Full-time · 1WML

The Role

Overview
The Paid Social team are responsible for implementing, optimizing, and reporting on all paid social media campaigns. The purpose of this role is to support the Paid Social Manager(s) and Senior Paid Social Manager(s) in the day to day running of the allocated team.
Part of the remit is working collaboratively with all our Media Planning Practices assisting in the creation of campaigns that deliver real results for our clients. The team have a very structured learning programme in place, delivered by the best trainers in the industry. The purpose of this is to ensure a consistent level of knowledge covering everything from the basics to advanced areas of Paid social media

Responsibilities/ Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
A keen attention to detail and Quality Assurance of output will be critical to this role. Central to this role is a clear understanding of social media buying platforms and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The Paid Social Associate will work closely with the Paid Social Manager(s), on the delivery of paid social campaigns, and will ensure that it is aligned with the overall
media rationale. This will all be delivered accurately and by adhering to processes as outlined in our ways of working.

Your profile

EXPERIENCE
•1+ year experience of media buying is desirable but not essential. An interest in
media planning and buying is essential
• In-depth knowledge of the constantly evolving social media platforms and
media landscapes.
• Experience in running paid campaigns across multiple social platforms
• Previous experience using Microsoft Office suit of tools

PERSON SPECIFICATION
• Be energetic and efficient in approach
• Am understanding of all social media platforms and their advertising formats
• Actively display a passion for the industry
• Strong attention to detail
• Show curiosity in learning new things at a fast pace every day
• Excellent interpersonal skills- ability to build strong relationships with
colleagues across Core
• Understands the importance of upskilling
• Understands and appreciates the benefit of processes
• Be responsive to requests
• Know when to escalate and involve other people

Why us?

Flexible and hybrid working
24/7 access to professional development through LinkedIn Learning along with career progression and mentoring
The opportunity to work across a huge range of clients within so many different categories from sport, retail, food and drink, to alcohol, insurance, banking and so much more
21 days annual leave plus a day off on your birthday, company closure days at Christmas and early finish on bank holiday Fridays
A company culture that promotes work-life balance
Family-focused benefits including paid maternity and paternity leave as well as maternity phase back program, fertility treatment supports and paid pregnancy loss leave
Access to mental health and well-being programs including paid health insurance for you and your dependents under 18
Professional financial advice; employer contributory pension and life assurance
Make a difference by joining our D&I, CSR, Green, Social or Great Place to Work committees; you’ll get an extra days leave for your efforts.
And lots more …

OUR COMMITMENTS
Our industry relies on creativity and innovation – these are skills that are not bound by gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, membership of the Traveller community, marital or family status, disability, age, socio-economic background, or any other attributes. Core is committed to diversity in its workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to all applicants. If you need reasonable accommodation for any reason at any part of the interview process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request and we will do our best to help.

Salary Range

€29,000

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About us

Core is Ireland's largest marketing communications company with over 300 people working across the key areas of marketing communications - research, data science, strategy, planning, creative development and implementation. We are now a collective of nine practices, working towards a single purpose - to expand the possibilities of what brands can achieve. At Core, we believe that change can move us forward and compel us towards new possibilities. Our wonderful people are at the centre of our success. It is essential that we keep building a high-trust working environment that supports our people and enables them to flourish. There is no magic formula for becoming a great place to work. Instead, it involves working together, through constant change, to match the personal dreams and ambitions of our people with the aspirations of the organisation.

Over the years, we have cemented our position as a great place to work, time and time again. Core was voted Agency Network of the Year for 2024. This year, we were again voted as one of Irelands Best Workplaces by the Great Place to Work Institute for the 15th year, alongside being awarded a Best Workplace for Health and Wellbeing, and a Best Workplace for Women in 2024.

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We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Thank you for your interest in Core. Please ensure when applying for roles you upload a copy of your CV, and a cover letter no more than 300 words as to why the role is for you. Should you have any difficulties with your application, please email HR@onecore.ie.

Please note this role is only a flexible hybrid role within the Republic of Ireland. Submitting an application indicates to us that you have intention to relocate or are already living here.