Paid Social Buyer

Hearst Health

Paid Social Buyer at Hearst Magazines driving performance across social platforms. Managing campaigns while collaborating cross-functionally for impactful media strategies.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $66,300 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

paid social media campaignsdigital advertisingcampaign performance analysisKPI monitoringad copywritingdata interpretationoptimization strategiesproject managementanalytics

Soft Skills

analytical mindsetorganizational skillscommunication skillscollaboration skillscreativityadaptability

Tools & Technologies

MetaTikTokSnapchatPinterestExcelGoogle Sheetspaid social buying tools

Industry Keywords

social media buyingcampaign strategyemerging platformsdigital marketingengagement metrics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Launch and manage paid social media campaigns across platforms including Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Pinterest.
Set up ads, select creative assets, and write or edit ad copy to support campaign objectives.
Monitor campaign pacing, delivery, and overall performance to ensure success against KPIs.
Analyze campaign data and reporting metrics including click-through-rate, engagement, video completion rates, and page views to identify optimization opportunities.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Ad Operations, and Editorial teams to support campaign strategy and execution.
Provide insights and recommendations on targeting strategies, platform capabilities, and campaign performance.
Contribute ideas and best practices during team brainstorming sessions to help improve campaign effectiveness and innovation.
Stay informed on emerging social platforms, trends, and paid media opportunities to continuously evolve campaign strategies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ years of experience in paid social media buying, digital advertising, or a related field.
Familiarity with major social media platforms and a strong understanding of both established and emerging channels.
Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret campaign performance data and identify actionable insights.
Comfortable working in Excel and/or Google Sheets.
Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
Experience with paid social buying tools is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.