Head Of Media (social)

Who we are

We are gospooky. An incredibly fast-moving bunch of unconventional storytellers, social media superstars and slam-dunking creatives. We know all things internet culture and create scroll-stopping content people want to share. One thing we all have in common: we’re always on the lookout for attention.

So here’s the thing. We’re constantly on the hunt for like-minded talent – folks who live for inventing and executing awesome ideas. We need people who aren’t afraid to try new things, the ones who spot a new feature in the morning and have it implemented by the afternoon. We love passionate designers and video creators, disruptive artists and illustrators, and people who can shake up social media.

So, wanna join us?

The Action

As the Head of Media (Social), you'll play a pivotal role at Gospooky in our journey to become Europe's leading social agency. This position is not just about overseeing media & data operations; it's about transforming how brands engage with consumers in the next five years. Your responsibilities will range from driving effective media strategy and executions and developing (paid) media propositions for our clients, as well as fostering strong relationships with media platforms to ensure we continue leading in our industry.

Responsibilities:

• Media Strategy Development: Craft and refine our paid media proposition, focusing on both top and lower funnel strategies.

• Team Leadership: Manage daily operations, team planning, career development, and hiring to build a robust media team. The team currently consists of ±10 FTE with ±5 direct reports.

• Platform Relations: Cultivate and enhance relationships with various media platforms.

• Act as the primary or secondary contact for clients regarding media (both organic, paid and earned).

• Oversee media planning and campaign execution for our clients, including accountability for financial oversight.

• Reporting & Insights: Contribute to and execute reporting and insights for clients, particularly for campaigns.

• Guide our data-driven content creation capability, including (insights from) community management

• Accountable for tooling & automation for our clients.

• Thought Leadership: Provide thought leadership in paid media, campaign strategies, and execution on stage and on (social) media.

Requirements: 

• 4-7 years of progressive experience in (social) media in a similar role preferably, a background in a media agency is a must.

• You understand the complexities of running pan-European campaigns, Dutch language skills are a plus.

• A track record in managing a bigger team and being able to drive change and operational efficiency.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the capability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Independent, capable of prioritizing tasks in a dynamic environment.

• Proficient in relevant systems and technologies (TikTok, Meta, Snap is a must, experience with social commerce, Roblox/Fortnite is a plus).

• Affinity with gaming, immersive technology and/or creator management is a plus.

What's in it for you?

• Flexible holiday policy with a minimum of 25 days to ensure you take the rest you need.

• Pension contribution as a percentage of your salary.

• A company partnership with OpenUp, making professional help accessible to support your mental well-being.

• Commuting costs reimbursed.

• Opportunities to develop yourself working alongside a talented team.

• Phone costs are reimbursed if your role involves a lot of communication.

• Gosloopy, our very own Spooky boat, for enjoying the Amsterdam canals in the summer.

Apply for the job

If you're excited about joining our team, we'd love to hear from you!

gospooky is an equal opportunity employer. Our hiring decisions are based on objective measures and we will not discriminate against any aspect of your identity. We believe that a diverse team is crucial to our collective success and value an inclusive culture where everyone can make their impact and bring their true unique selves to work.