Associate Director, Social Marketing & Strategy

Requirements

• 7-9 years minimum experience
• Expertise in and passion for the social space
• We're looking for candidates who are excited by the internet, love that it's ever-changing, and understand how to apply this to clients
• Agency experience preferred
• Additional Information
• The annual salary range for this position is $94,875-$138,000 . Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other facto rs permit ted by law.
• Benefits available with this position include:
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
• Life insurance,
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
• 401k,
• Flexible paid time off,
• At least 15 paid holidays per year,
• Paid sick and safe leave, and
• Paid parental leave.
• Dentsu also complies with applic

Benefits

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Job Description: We're looking for an Associate Director, Social Marketing & Strategy to develop and optimize social media marketing strategies for a variety of our clients. You will report to the Group Director, Social Marketing & Strategy, and will oversee Social Media Strategists & Manager s while providing expertise on new social media tactics and creative social opportunities. You will develop, implement, and optimize social media marketing strategies aligned to defined KPIs. You will lead, manage, and mentor a team of Social Media Strategists and Managers. You will co‑own the client relationship with Account Leads, serving as a strategic partner to client strategy teams. You will actively elevate work quality by guiding iteration, identifying opportunities, and pushing deliverables forward. You will provide thought leadership on emerging social tactics and platform opportunities. You will translate social insights into actionable strategies in partnership with Content Lab, Creative, and Influencer teams. You will ensure social best practices are embedded across channel plans, annual marketing strategies, and key initiatives. You will collaborate cross‑functionally to deliver integrated, culturally relevant social marketing plans. You will establish oversight and controls to ensure initiatives are delivered on time and meet or exceed brand expectations. You will use performance data to inform optimization, creative direction, and strategic decision‑making. You will develop and grow junior talent through coaching, feedback, and education. You will influence broader social team processes, ways of working, and organizational goals through leadership and example. Key Accountabilities Communication Skills Actively seeks out relevant information by asking thoughtful, clarifying questions and continuously learning. Adapts communication style and tone to suit the audience and situation. Demonstrates strong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills that are clear and persuasive. Quickly turns ideas into actionable recommendations. Uses communication tools and technology in innovative ways to inform, persuade, and inspire. Strategic Leadership Effectively manages multiple projects, identifying efficiencies and new opportunities. Leads across disciplines, driving work forward and keeping teams aligned. Approaches challenges with a creative, solutions‑oriented mindset focused on both the work and ways of working. Crafts clear, inspiring briefs that unlock strong creative thinking. Develops strategies grounded in consumer, category, and cultural insights to solve client problems in new ways. Demonstrates a proactive leadership style and encourages the same across the team. Works independently and manages up when needed. Applies a strong understanding of social analytics to optimize content and performance. Partners with social strategists to identify cultural moments and trends worth activating. Management Develops team members by fostering participation, creativity, accountability, and collaboration. Provides clear direction while involving direct reports in planning and decision‑making. Takes ownership of team performance and output. Remains accessible and supportive to direct reports. Delivers regular, constructive feedback. Invests in the growth and skill development of team members.

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