Associate Director, Social Media

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.

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Responsibilities

The associate director, social takes 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.

Build plans and presentation materials for delivery / presentation to clients.

Supervisory responsibilities : this position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports. may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports.

travel and / or driving requirements : travel and driving are essential duties and function of this job.

Qualifications

Education level : (required) : bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

field of study / area of experience : 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.

strong sense of personal responsibility and initiative - must be able to work autonomously or in advance of other teams joining, supporting.

highly collaborative. comfortable with leading, co-leading and following teams.

good written communication and verbal communication skills.

strong prioritization skills.

decision making skills.

analytical and research skills.

team building skills.

ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.

ability to exercise sound judgment.

ability to make oral presentations.

ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports.

ability to ensure a high level of service and quality is maintained.

ability to direct, lead, coach, and develop people.

ability to work effectively with management.

ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically.

ability to research and analyze data effectively.

demonstrated ability to provide cross-functional leadership.

ability to develop strategic plans to grow the business.

well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment.

track record of building and maintaining customer / client relationships.

flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment.

ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines.

ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines.

basic computer skills including familiarity with word, excel, and internet usage.

strong computer skills including proficiency with microsoft word, excel, powerpoint, access, outlook, and web-browsers.

Environmental & Physical Requirements

office / sedentary requirements : incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. work is performed primarily in an office environment. typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Important Information

the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.