Associate Director - Social, GOC

Overview

Associate Director - Social, GOC at WPP Media. This role is part of the Global Operations Centre (GOC) and works with teams across the United States, Europe, and Asia to deliver high-impact solutions in a collaborative, multicultural environment.

Role Summary And Impact

As part of the Global Operations Centre (GOC), you will work closely with teams across the United States, Europe, and Asia to deliver high-impact solutions in a collaborative, multicultural environment. We are looking for an Associate Director - Social who will :

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with counterparts in GroupM regional teams (Europe, U.S., Asia).
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing local social team, fostering a culture of growth, excellence, and continuous improvement. Champion and embody the values of our organizational culture, ensuring a positive and supportive work environment.
• Oversee the quality of work delivered to regional teams, ensuring consistent adherence to high standards and best practices.
• Act as the primary point of escalation for the team, taking ownership of challenges and driving effective resolutions.
• Provide career development guidance and coaching to direct reports, fostering individual growth and progression.
• Directly manage 1 team member and indirectly manage around 10 team members, providing regular feedback and support.
• Deliver timely and actionable feedback to team members, recognizing achievements and providing constructive guidance for improvement.
• Contribute to capacity planning and resource management for the team, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and workload balancing.
• Maintain clear and effective communication across all levels of the organization, promoting transparency and collaboration.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of paid social media strategies and plans, ensuring alignment with overall marketing objectives.
• Actively participate in building and nurturing a strong team culture that reflects the company's values and promotes collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect.

Skills And Experience

If this opportunity looks right for you, we are looking for candidates who have :

Life At WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include access to internal learning platforms, certifications, and training sessions, life insurance, wellness programs, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, employee mental health awareness day, and more.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

This position is in a Remote or Hybrid Work Modality and must be performed within Colombian territory. Only candidates residing in Colombia with a valid work permit may apply. Remote work contracts do not allow employment or relocation abroad.

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