WHO WE AREAt Basis Technologies, we empower agencies and brands with cutting-edge software that automates digital media operations. Our all-in-one platform supports seamless planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation across direct, programmatic, search, and social media.We’re not just building advanced technology; we’re also building a culture where passionate, motivated individuals come together to drive meaningful change. Our commitment to inclusivity and growth ensures our employees thrive both professionally and personally.With our headquarters in Chicago, we offer flexible work options across the U.S. and Canada, including remote, hybrid, or on-site at headquarters.ABOUT THE TEAMBasis Technologies’ Social Team leverages Basis to help strategize, plan, execute, streamline, and analyze social media campaigns for agencies and brands across a variety of verticals. Always positive and eager to try new tools and tactics, their passion lies in finding unique and creative ways to meet clients’ business objectives via social media. Although many tasks are performed independently, internal collaboration and communication is critical, as they work closely with the Sales, Strategic Media Services, Investment & Operations teams. These Beeps are committed to thinking outside the box, serving as subject matter experts in the social space, supporting each other, and pushing themselves to be the best.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Social Media Buyer is responsible for managing specific social campaigns pre and post launch, as well as ensuring social RFPs and campaign launches are managed in a proactive manner. The Social Media Buyer is responsible for understanding the media plan objectives and how social can directly affect overall performance of the campaign.WAYS YOU’LL CONTRIBUTEBuilding strategic campaign plans for social RFP requestsCrafting client facing POVs based on the evolving social landscapeBuilding and QAing campaigns according to best practicesMaintaining a strong understanding of the paid social landscape and the latest products, solutions, and best practices across all major platformsReviewing campaigns daily to monitor pacing, audit performance, and own all optimizationsStewarding Basis’ client’s media investment across Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, Snapchat, Reddit, Pinterest and XWorking alongside Basis’ internal cross-functional Operations team, Analytics team, and Digital Media Buyers and Planners to develop performance stories and ensure campaign results based on measures of successAssisting in the training, mentoring, and development of Social Media Buying AssociatesAdopting new processes or workflow modifications as introduced to ensure accountability for the consistent and repeatable use of processTroubleshooting technical issues with creative, tactics, URLs, pixels, ad management platforms, and other campaign settings when necessaryProviding education on paid social platform tools to other internal teams as neededAssisting in the development and documentation of best practices related to paid social media management for both internal and external documents and assetsDeveloping a relationship with clients through direct communication via external statuses, QBRs, and ad hoc meetingsWHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE2+ years of experience with the daily management and execution of paid social campaigns across various platformsAbility to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, under tight deadlinesStrong analytical skills and the ability to pull and analyze reports from various ad manager platformsFamiliarity with first-party and third-party data and tagging/pixel placementDetail-oriented and organizedDeveloped communication and presentation skillsSolutions-orientedProficiency in Excel, PPTPrecise attention to detailAbility to work in a cross-functional team environmentCommitment to creating inclusive, respectful environments where all voices are valued and supported.Thoughtful approach to collaboration, design, and decision-making that prioritizes equity, access, and continuous learning.SALARY RANGE$68,184 - $90,000 a yearThis salary range reflects a typical compensation range for the role and level in most U.S. locations. Final compensation offered will depend on your location, experience, and skills. Total compensation may also include bonuses, equity, and competitive benefits.ANYTHING ELSE?Don’t have every skill listed? No problem! We know experience can be built in many ways. If you have relevant skills that aren't reflected in your resume, we encourage you to share them in an optional cover letter.LIFE WITH BASIS TECHNOLOGIESWe’re committed to our people’s growth and well-being because our success is tied to theirs. That’s why we’ve earned recognition as a top workplace, including: Ad Age, #1 Best Places to Work 2025, WorkLife's #1 Most Committed to Work Life Balance, and the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces in Chicago.We offer competitive perks, including a flexible work week, 401k/RRSP matching, mental health support, paid sabbaticals, generous parental leave, flexible work options, and more.Basis is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate all team members regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race or cultural background, religion, disability, age, and beyond.If you need assistance with interview accessibility, please contact talent.acquisition@basis.com. Your privacy is important to us, view our policy here.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
