Account Manager, Paid Social

TIME is a global media brand built on decades of unparalleled trust and authority. As a brand, we are continually evolving through a period of innovation and transformation, focused on elevated storytelling.

Our core purpose is to tell stories to a global audience across our unique platforms. We are looking for changemakers from all backgrounds and walks-of-life, who embody TIME’s core values as well as our mission of informing, connecting, and engaging the world.  

If you’re ready to take your next step with a 100+ year-old startup, read more about this opportunity below. Keep scrolling for additional information about TIME.

The Role: 

TIME is seeking an Account Manager, Paid Social to lead the execution and optimization of paid social media campaigns across major platforms. The ideal candidate combines creativity with analytical rigor and thrives in a client-facing environment with a strong revenue-driven mindset. This role requires a strategic thinker who can manage campaigns from start to finish, leveraging data, creativity, and storytelling to drive measurable results and contribute to business growth.

Responsibilities: 

• Campaign Management: Plan, build, and optimize paid social campaigns across platforms such as Meta (Facebook, Instagram), LinkedIn, TikTok, X (Twitter), and Pinterest.
• Strategy & Storytelling: Develop holistic social strategies that align with client goals, combining performance data with creative storytelling.
• Reporting & Insights: Monitor campaign performance, generate reports, and translate metrics into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with all internal teams to deliver cohesive, high-performing campaigns.
• Budget Oversight: Manage campaign budgets, pacing, and performance to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Social Innovation: Stay up to date with platform updates, emerging formats, and best practices in paid social media.Promote and abide by our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

Qualifications: 

• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on experience in paid social advertising (Meta Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, etc.).
• Tools: Proficient with social posting, tracking, and reporting tools (e.g., Sprinklr, Hootsuite, Dash Social, or similar).
• Analytical Skills: Strong understanding of campaign performance metrics and ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Storytelling Ability: Skilled at crafting integrated narratives across channels
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a client-service mindset.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with social listening or competitive benchmarking tools.
• Understanding of influencer or content marketing strategies.
• Agency experience is a plus.
• Comfortable experimenting with emerging ad formats and new technologies.

Note: This position is not represented by the NewsGuild of New York.

Location:

This is a hybrid role. Eligible candidates for the role must be within a commutable distance of TIME’s New York City office upon hire and may be expected to be physically present as needed.

More About TIME: 

Total Rewards: 

At TIME we believe our people are our greatest resource and taking care of our people is of the utmost importance. For that reason we offer competitive compensation and a full slate of benefits that start on your first day:

• Medical, vision, dental insurance 
• Over 4 weeks of paid time off, in addition to paid company holidays (plus a culture that supports and encourages time to actually be taken!) 
• 401k with a generous company match 
• 12+ weeks paid parental leave
• Mentorship and community engagement experiences
• Free print subscription to TIME Magazine
• Salary range for this position: $80,000 - $90,000 commensurate with experience 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: 

TIME is an equal opportunity employer. Our people drive the culture. Our culture drives the mission. Our mission drives the business. Our business impacts the world. An inclusive and diverse team not only makes our content and our products better, but our workplace stronger. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are top priorities in our recruiting and hiring, and our culture.