Social Director (Paid Social)

TL;DR

Social Director (Paid Social): Leading paid social planning, activation, optimization, and reporting for Audible’s multi-market media campaigns with an accent on performance strategy, app acquisition, and cross-market delivery. Focus on managing hybrid teams, developing testing agendas, advising clients, and driving advanced paid social practices across France, Italy, Germany, and Spain.

Location: London, United Kingdom; hybrid, with teams generally working in the office around four days a week. This is a UK-based role requiring the right to work in the UK.

Company

hirify.global is an AI-driven media operating unit that combines media, data, partnerships, and marketing technology to deliver personalized campaigns at scale.

What you will do

• Lead paid social strategy, planning, activation, optimization, and reporting across brand and performance campaigns.
• Oversee end-to-end campaign delivery across Meta, Instagram, Snap, TikTok, Pinterest, and other social platforms.
• Manage client relationships, lead performance reviews, and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Coordinate local and global teams across the UK, Europe, the US, and APAC while managing priorities and delivery quality.
• Develop testing and learning agendas, identify innovation opportunities, and improve paid social buying standards.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop junior team members while supporting operational and financial processes.

Requirements

• Strong experience in performance media with substantial paid social expertise.
• Knowledge of paid social strategy, planning, buying, optimization, KPIs, tracking solutions, and digital media ecosystems.
• Experience with social campaigns focused on web conversions and mobile app downloads.
• Proven people management, leadership, stakeholder management, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, communicate with clients and partners, and lead presentations and recruitment activities.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom is required.

Nice to have

• Academic background in mathematics, data, media, or a related field.
• Professional digital media or advertising qualifications.
• Hands-on experience across multiple paid media channels and advanced optimization, creative, or measurement tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with regular in-office collaboration and events.
• Inclusive environment focused on trust, respect, growth, and professional development.
• Access to global media and marketing networks, learning opportunities, and employee resource groups.
• Medical, dental, vision, and group retirement benefits, with significant paid time off.
• Partner discounts and employee mental health awareness days.