Social Senior Executive, GOC

About the role

This position operates within the Global Operations Centre and concentrates on managing social media campaigns for clients across multiple markets. The role collaborates with regional teams to execute media activities while upholding global policy standards. Daily oversight and accurate reporting drive regional campaign success. You will act as the operational backbone for social campaigns, ensuring that execution aligns precisely with strategic objectives. You will translate high-level media plans into tangible actions that can be tracked, measured, and optimized. The position requires a proactive mindset to identify issues before they escalate and to safeguard client brand integrity. You will serve as the critical link between global guidelines and local execution realities. Success in this role is defined by consistent delivery, reliable data, and the ability to support informed decision-making across markets.

Key facts

What you'll do

Verify data from each social platform consistently to enable reliable reporting for regional audiences and support informed decision-making.

Construct structured daily reports summarizing performance and insights, delivering them to regional teams to assist with strategic decisions.

Conduct routine checks of campaign setup and execution to maintain adherence to global standards and protect client interests.

Maintain advanced Excel capabilities to manage, analyze, and interpret campaign data accurately and efficiently for operational reviews.

Support the implementation of media activities across multiple markets while ensuring compliance with global policy frameworks.

Document standard operating procedures for social media operations to enhance team scalability and process clarity.

Collaborate with regional teams to resolve discrepancies, clarify requirements, and ensure seamless campaign execution.

Monitor campaign performance metrics and flag significant variances to facilitate timely optimizations.

Assist in preparing materials for leadership reviews by consolidating performance highlights and operational summaries.

Act as a point of contact for regional stakeholders seeking clarification on campaign data or execution methodologies.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by proposing data-backed adjustments to workflows and reporting formats.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree is mandatory for this position and provides foundational knowledge for media operations.

Advanced English proficiency (B2 C2) is necessary for clear communication, precise reporting, and effective collaboration across regions.

Candidates must hold 1.5-2 years of hands-on experience optimizing paid social campaigns on major social platforms to demonstrate practical expertise.

Advanced Excel skills are required for managing, analyzing, and interpreting campaign data accurately and efficiently.

The role demands strict adherence to global policies and standards in all client-related activities.

Reliability in meeting deadlines and maintaining the accuracy of reports is essential for operational success.

Strong attention to detail is required to ensure data integrity and compliance with media guidelines.

The ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid environment while remaining aligned with team objectives is required.

Practical notes

Typical interview steps

Leadership hiring usually includes a strategy case, a people scenario, and a values conversation. Candidates may be asked to turn around a struggling team or plan for growth. Past results are examined closely, especially how decisions were made. Interviewers dig into specific decisions you made and their consequences. Preparing two or three decision stories with numbers and lessons is the best use of time.

Good to know

Media operations often blend analytical work with coordination across regions. Data-driven optimization and strict policy adherence define effectiveness in this field. Reporting platforms and collaboration tools are central to managing campaigns at scale. Clear communication across time zones supports consistent execution. Understanding of media compliance standards is essential for global campaigns.

Questions to ask

Worth asking in any interview: how the team measures success, who the role works with daily, what the onboarding looks like, and what the company is trying to achieve this year. Asking what past hires did well is a strong final question. Keep the list short and pick the questions that matter most to you.

Career growth

Leadership careers move from manager to senior manager, director, and executive roles. Each step adds more scope and more responsibility for outcomes. The best leaders keep learning how to delegate, communicate, and decide. Leadership careers reward a record of building and developing people. The higher you go, the more your communication shapes the whole organization.

About the company

WPP Media is hiring for Social Senior Executive, GOC. Bogota, Colombia; Mexico City, Mexico.