Senior Manager, Global Social Media

Location: Oslo, Wroclaw

Opera has been building browsers and internet services for more than 30 years. From our headquarters in Oslo, we serve hundreds of millions of users worldwide with products designed to challenge the default choices of the web and give people greater control over how they experience the internet.

We are now looking for a Senior Manager of Global Social Media to lead Opera’s social media strategy and shape how the company participates in the daily conversations of the internet. The Senior Manager of Global Social Media is responsible for how Opera shows up in the daily conversations of the internet.

This role leads Opera’s social media presence across platforms and communities worldwide, ensuring that our voice is distinctive, relevant, and consistent with the company’s broader narrative.

Social media is not only a distribution channel for announcements. It is where product culture, community interaction, and public conversation meet. The Senior Manager of Global Social Media ensures Opera participates in those conversations in ways that strengthen our brand, engage users, and reflect the spirit of our products.

The role requires strong editorial judgment, an understanding of internet culture, and the ability to translate product innovation into content that resonates across platforms.

Role & Responsibilities:

Lead Opera’s Social Media Strategy

• Define the overall strategy for Opera’s social media presence across major platforms.

• Ensure social media supports broader company narratives, product launches, and community engagement.

• Identify where Opera should actively participate in online conversations and where the company’s voice adds value.

Shape Opera’s Voice Online

• Maintain a clear, recognizable tone across all social channels.

• Ensure Opera communicates with authenticity, clarity, and confidence.

• Translate product developments and company initiatives into social storytelling that resonates with audiences.

Build and Support Community Engagement

• Strengthen Opera’s relationship with users and online communities.

• Encourage meaningful interactions between Opera and its audience.

• Identify opportunities for community participation, feedback, and collaboration.

Drive Social Distribution

• Ensure major announcements, launches, and narratives are effectively distributed through social channels.

• Adapt messaging and content formats to match each platform’s culture and audience.

• Work closely with communications, product marketing, and content teams to extend reach and visibility.

Lead the Social Media Team

• Manage and mentor the global social media team.

• Coordinate with regional teams and ensure consistent execution across markets.

• Work with designers, content creators, and partners to maintain a high standard of content.

Monitor Conversations and Trends

• Stay close to emerging trends, discussions, and cultural moments relevant to Opera’s products and audience.

• Provide guidance on when and how Opera should respond or participate in online conversations.

• Ensure social media activity reflects awareness of the broader technology and internet landscape.

Job Requirements:

• Over 10 years of experience managing social media or digital content for a technology company, platform, or major brand.

• Strong understanding of major social platforms and how online communities behave.

• Experience leading social media strategy across multiple markets or regions.

• Excellent editorial judgment and writing skills.

• Ability to translate product developments into engaging social content.

• Experience managing teams and collaborating with cross-functional partners.

Ideal Candidate’s Profile:

• Strong understanding of internet culture and how conversations evolve online.

• A clear sense of voice and tone.

• Ability to balance creativity with brand discipline.

• Curiosity ab