Specialist, Paid Social Media

The Specialist, Paid Social – Listings is responsible for the hands on execution of paid social media campaigns that support Nasdaq’s Listings business. This role focuses on building, launching, optimizing, and reporting on paid social programs for listed clients to help amplify company news, milestone moments, and ongoing visibility across social platforms. The Specialist will work closely with the Listings, Corporate Communications, and Marketing teams to ensure campaigns run accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with platform best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Setup & Execution

• Build, launch, and manage paid social campaigns across Meta, LinkedIn, X, and other relevant platforms in support of listed clients’ announcements, milestones, and visibility goals.
• Execute ad trafficking, targeting setup, budget pacing, and creative implementation according to predefined strategies and Listings workflows.
• Monitor campaign delivery daily, troubleshooting issues such as pacing, audience overlap, rejected ads, or creative fatigue.
• Apply platform best practices for ad formats, bidding strategies, and optimization settings to drive efficient performance.
  
  

Optimization & Performance Management

• Conduct ongoing optimizations to improve reach, engagement, CTR, cost efficiency, and other key delivery metrics.
• QA campaigns before and after launch to ensure accuracy in targeting, budgets, URLs, tracking, and creative placements.
• Maintain structured documentation of optimizations, changes, and performance trends.
  
  

Reporting & Insights

• Pull regular metrics from platform dashboards and assemble weekly/monthly performance summaries for internal teams.
• Identify tactical insights (e.g., top‑performing creative, best‑performing audiences, cost trends) for use by Listings and Communications teams.
• Update and maintain reporting dashboards and campaign trackers.
  
  

Listings Business Support

• Partner with Listings and client service teams to intake new client needs, campaign requests, and supporting assets.
• Ensure campaigns are launched on schedule in alignment with client milestones such as IPOs, earnings announcements, or corporate updates.
• Help maintain accurate internal records of spend, timelines, and campaign status for all active listed clients.
  
  

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with creative teams to request assets, manage resizes, and traffic approved creative.
• Collaborate with Communications and Marketing partners to ensure messaging, targeting, and execution follow brand guidelines.
• Communicate efficiently about campaign status, required inputs, blockers, and timeline risks.
  
  

Tools & Platforms

• Work hands‑on in Meta Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, X Ads, and other social advertising tools.
• Use internal project management systems, reporting platforms, and Listings workflow tools.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands‑on experience managing paid social campaigns, preferably within a B2B, financial services, or agency environment.
• Proficiency with major paid social platforms (Meta, LinkedIn, X, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working in a fast‑moving, multi‑client or multi‑campaign environment.
• Ability to analyze performance data and translate it into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with corporate communications, financial services, or listings‑related marketing is a plus.
• Experience with AI‑based optimization or workflow tools is helpful but not required.
  
  

This position is located in New York and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

What We Offer

We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success.

The base pay range for this role is $88,000 - $154,000. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

Nasdaq’s programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

• Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
• Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
• Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
• Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
• Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities
  
  

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page.