Associate Director, Social Media

Summary

Associate Director of Social

 

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a highly dynamic Associate Director of Social whose position leads strategic planning and execution of earned and paid social communication programs for client engagements. This requires experience and excellence in Social Listening and Analytics, Community Engagement, Content Marketing, and Influencer Outreach. The Associate Director, Social is asked to lead the overarching direction and continued optimization of client programs – working with cross-discipline team members to produce impactful work. Additionally, this role will lead social new business pitches working across departments to acquire new client work. The position reports directly to the Director of Social. The Associate Director, Social is also expected to maintain a close level of coordination with senior Strategy, Search, Media and Account management, as well as the Content team– working towards a cross-agency approach to integrated Communications Planning.

 

Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!

 

What we offer:

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off 

Responsibilities:

• Take the lead Social role on key client accounts – developing and executing strategic recommendations to ensure the team approach is in line with project objectives and best practices for Social.
• Participate in the business development process to provide Social and digital expertise, and collaborate with cross-agency teams to win client accounts.
• Review ongoing client work implemented by Social team members across multiple accounts - to ensure work is in line with client and agency expectations.
• Educate cross-agency personnel on emerging social and media technologies, toolsets and processes based on industry best practices and program results.
• Guide Creative and Content teams on content development efforts for social communication programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent job-related experience required
• 7-10 years of experience in Social
• Agency experience a must, client-side experience additionally preferred
• Interest in integrated digital media, strategic planning, and content development
• Intimate knowledge and experience working with Social analytics tools and platforms
• Highly collaborative. Comfortable with leading, co-leading and following teams.

 

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary

The Associate Director, Social position leads strategic planning and execution of earned and paid social communication programs for client engagements. This requires experience and excellence in Social Listening and Analytics, Community Engagement, Content Marketing, and Influencer Outreach. The Associate Director, Social is asked to lead the overarching direction and continued optimization of client programs – working with cross-discipline team members to produce impactful work. Additionally, this role will lead social new business pitches working across departments to acquire new client work. The position reports directly to the Director of Social. The Associate Director, Social is also expected to maintain a close level of coordination with senior Strategy, Search, Media and Account management, as well as the Content team– working towards a cross-agency approach to integrated Communications Planning.

 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Take the lead Social role on key client accounts – developing and executing strategic recommendations to ensure the team approach is in line with project objectives and best practices for Social.
• Participate in the business development process to provide Social and digital expertise, and collaborate with cross-agency teams to win client accounts.
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