Group Director, Strategy

New York City, NY (Remote)

$176K/yr – $225K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own cross-channel social strategy with real-time execution, turning cultural insights into platform-native briefs and scalable editorial programs.

  • Drive platform-native storytelling and testing that balance long term brand goals with agile moment activation.
  • Shape editorial calendars and always-on programming that stay coherent yet culturally responsive across regions.
  • Forge platform partnerships and translate performance data into creative strategy to improve business outcomes.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-channel social strategy roadmaps balancing long-term brand-building with real-time social planning across all major platforms
  • Translate brand challenges into platform-specific briefs with inspiring, testable creative concepts
  • Develop editorial calendars and always-on programming that stay coherent while enabling cultural agility
  • Track and act on cultural trends to keep content authentic across mainstream movements and niche communities
  • Build strategic partnerships with platform reps (Meta, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn) for early access to features and exclusive opportunities
  • Design governance for global brands with centralized control and decentralized regional execution
  • Collaborate with paid media to align organic strategy with paid activation while preserving distinct ownership
  • Define social performance measurement linking creative quality to business outcomes
  • Own senior client relationships, facilitating high-impact workshops across organic, community, and influencer strategy
  • Drive thought leadership on emerging social formats and the creator economy
  • Mentor social strategists and community managers, building capacity for craft and strategic rigor
  • Establish accountability structures and metrics to ensure objectives are met across key accounts

Requirements

  • 10+ years of social media strategy experience with global brands; 5+ years leading social strategy teams
  • Expert-level platform fluency, deep cultural insight across mainstream and niche communities
  • Cross-channel expertise with strong editorial planning and always-on programming
  • Experience managing global brands with centralized strategy and regional execution
  • Established relationships with platform representatives for beta access and guidance
  • Proven track record balancing long-term brand-building with real-time social planning
  • Experience leading senior social strategists and multi-disciplinary teams
  • Excellent client-facing communication, comfortable with CMOs and senior leaders
  • Expertise in social-first creative briefing translating insights into platform-native narratives
  • Strong collaboration with paid media and data intelligence teams

    Benefits

    • Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
    • 401k plan, plus matching
    • PTO
    • Paid Company Holidays
    • Parental Leave
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