Paid Social Account Manager

About the Role

MG OMD is looking for a Paid Social Account Manager to join the team working on VMO2: one of the UK’s leading telecoms providers. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced paid social professional to take ownership of day-to-day account delivery, manage client relationships, and drive performance across both brand and direct-response campaigns.

As Account Manager, you’ll oversee the planning, activation, optimisation and reporting of paid social campaigns across platforms such as Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube. You’ll work closely with the Account Director to deliver campaigns that are insight-led, commercially effective and aligned to the client’s broader business objectives.

You’ll also support team development, providing guidance to more junior colleagues and ensuring high standards of execution across all campaigns. This role is ideal for someone confident working in a fast-paced environment who can combine strategic thinking with operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of paid social campaigns across Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn and other platforms

• Translate client briefs into clear, actionable media plans and ensure timely delivery

• Monitor campaign performance, implement optimisations, and provide actionable insights

• Manage client communications, delivering regular updates and presenting findings

• Collaborate with creative, analytics and planning teams to deliver integrated, insight-driven work

• Mentor and support Account Executives, helping them develop technical skills and client knowledge

• Oversee budget tracking, forecasts and reconciliations, ensuring commercial efficiency

• Keep up to date with platform changes, industry trends and competitor activity

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing paid social campaigns, ideally within telecoms or performance-led sectors

• Strong working knowledge of Meta; experience with TikTok, LinkedIn or YouTube a plus

• Confident analysing performance data and turning insights into strategic recommendations

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

• Strong communication and client management skills

• Collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach