How to Build an Internal Facebook Ads Team to Scale Any Business
Aug 10, 2023
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Nick Shackelford, an online ads expert, shares insights on building an internal Facebook Ads team to scale any business. Topics discussed include the transition from soccer to agency business, the importance of paid acquisition, building an in-house team for scaling, structuring campaigns and analyzing performance, and hiring a creative strategist for an internal Facebook Ads team.
The first step in building a Facebook ads team is to hire a multimedia editor and a senior media buyer.
A creative strategist is crucial for analyzing the performance of creative content in Facebook ads campaigns.
Separating the roles of media buyer and creative strategist allows for more focused and optimized efforts in Facebook ads campaigns.
Deep dives
Building a team to scale with Facebook and Instagram ads
The first step in building a team is hiring a multimedia editor and a senior media buyer. The multimedia editor will be responsible for creating and editing assets for paid media campaigns, while the senior media buyer will handle the budget planning, strategy, and analysis of the campaigns. These two roles work together to ensure effective deployment and performance of the paid media content.
The role of a creative strategist
A creative strategist is a key member of the team who focuses on analyzing the performance of creative content. They are responsible for understanding the metrics behind the creative including the thumbstop ratio, three-second video views divided by impressions, and click-to-purchase ratio. By separating the roles of media buyer and creative strategist, the team can streamline their efforts and ensure that each role is able to focus on their specific area of expertise.
Hiring a creative strategist
When hiring a creative strategist, it is important to look for candidates who have experience with Facebook ads and a strong understanding of the metrics used to analyze creative performance. Candidates should be able to articulate their evaluation of different ads and justify why they believe certain creative will work or not. The costs of hiring a creative strategist can range from $15,000 to $25,000 per year, with the option to hire offshore talent to save costs.
The synergy between the media buyer and creative strategist
The media buyer and creative strategist work together to ensure the success of paid media campaigns. The creative strategist provides insights and recommendations for content creation, while the media buyer handles the budget allocation, analysis, and optimization of the campaigns. This division of roles allows the team to focus more efficiently on their respective tasks, leading to better conversions and overall campaign performance.
Budgeting for a creative strategist
Hiring a creative strategist can cost between $15,000 to $25,000 per year. Offshore talent can be a more cost-effective option for this role. The focus should be on finding a candidate who has a strong understanding of Facebook ads and the ability to analyze creative performance, rather than perfect English language skills.
Want to improve your social media ads performance? Wondering how to build the right team so you can maximize your results? To discover how to build a team to scale your Facebook and Instagram ads management, I interview Nick Shackelford.