Social Manager

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Job Overview: Social (GOC) 

Company: WPP Media — Global Operations Centre (GOC) 
Location / Model: Hybrid (~4 days/week in office) 

1. Level & Leadership Progression Matrix

Metric / Requirement 

Manager – Social 

Senior Manager – Social 

Associate Director – Social 

Experience Needed 

4–6 years in paid social 

6–8 years in paid social 

8+ years in digital media execution 

Team Leadership 

Initial team management & mentorship 

Team management & project oversight 

2–5 direct & 50–70 indirect reports 

Operational Scope 

Execution, optimization, and media planning for multi-client accounts 

Campaign strategy, reporting decks, and cross-functional coordination 

Multi-location activation, centralized service delivery, hiring & capacity planning 

1. Core Responsibilities (All Levels)

• Strategy & Planning: Create paid social media plans and campaign strategies based on client briefs. 

• Execution & Optimization: Hands-on campaign setup, ad creation, and performance optimization across major social channels. 

• Reporting & Client Decks: Build performance reports, review decks, and deliver insights to regional/client stakeholders.