About the Role
- We’re hiring a Senior Creative Strategist – Paid Social (Meta Ads) who takes a creative-first approach to performance marketing.
- This is not a traditional media buying role focused only on dashboards and optimization.
- Your primary edge should come from your ability to develop winning ad concepts, write strong creative briefs, and shape storytelling that drives conversions.
- You will own Meta advertising across multiple accounts — from idea → creative → launch → scale — with full responsibility for performance outcomes.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Own and scale Facebook & Instagram ad campaigns from ideation to execution
- Manage and optimize key metrics including CPL, CPA, and ROAS across multiple accounts
- Handle $10K–$250K+ monthly ad spend budgets with performance accountability
Creative Strategy (Primary Focus)
- Develop original ad angles, hooks, and messaging frameworks
- Write clear, high-converting creative briefs for designers and video editors
- Lead UGC direction, including scripting, storytelling, and video concepts
- Contribute directly to ad concepting and campaign narratives
- Continuously test new creative ideas and iterate based on performance
Performance & Optimization
- Analyze performance daily and make data-driven decisions
- Identify winning creatives and scale them effectively
- Optimize campaigns across audiences, creatives, and offers
Creative + Data Feedback Loop
- Use data to refine messaging, angles, and storytelling
- Understand why creatives perform — not just what performs
- Continuously improve performance through creative iteration
Collaboration & Ownership
- Work closely with designers, editors, and internal teams
- Align campaigns with broader revenue and growth goals
- Operate with autonomy — owning outcomes, not just execution
Must-Have Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
- 3+ years running Facebook/Instagram ads at a high level
- Proven experience managing at least $10,000/month in ad spend (preferably significantly more)
- Experience handling multiple accounts (5+) simultaneously
- Strong hands-on involvement in creative strategy, including:
- Ad concepting
- Creative brief writing
- Storytelling for paid ads
- Ability to create ads that convert — not just launch campaigns
- Strong command of:
- Meta Ads Manager
- Facebook Business Suite
- Pixel tracking & conversion optimization
- Strong copywriting skills — able to craft compelling hooks and messaging
Important: Candidates who have only executed campaigns without contributing to creative strategy (concepts, messaging, briefs) will not be a fit for this role.
What Separates Top Candidates
- Strong portfolio of winning ad creatives (UGC, static, video)
- Clear ability to explain their role in creating high-performing ads
- Deep understanding of creative → offer → conversion flow
- Experience managing $50K–$250K+ monthly budgets
- Hands-on experience with UGC workflows and video production
- Use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to improve creative output
What Success Looks Like
- Consistently hitting or improving CPL, CPA, and ROAS targets
- Launching and scaling campaigns quickly without sacrificing quality
- Bringing fresh creative angles and testing ideas proactively
- Driving measurable growth across multiple accounts
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