Director, Social at Horizon Media | New York City, NY | $145K/yr – $165K/yr

Horizon Media

Director, Social

New York City, NY (On-site)

$145K/yr – $165K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own the social media leadership scope across strategy, buying, and cross-team integration, driving platform partnerships, measurement, and talent development.

Growth & governance: maintain a consistent media framework, ensure quality of social plans, and coordinate cross-functional execution
People & capability: coach junior staff, run performance reviews, identify training, and align career growth with project needs
Cross-functional impact: partner with VP on finances, integrate with Analytics/SEM/Programmatic, and maintain client relationships as the social lead

Job Description

Responsibilities

Oversee the media framework developed by the team, ensuring consistency across all elements of creative and media plan development and implementation
Supervise the development of paid social media plans, in both strategy and buying best practices
Ensure accuracy of tactical execution of all social media buys to maximize client’s business goals
Hold team accountable to deliverable deadlines, coordinating between internal and external teams
Quality control teams’ accuracy and timeliness of tactical efforts to ensure efficiency and performance
Partner with VP on team finances and forecasting
Oversee junior team, guiding team in setting goals and project tasks & timelines, ensuring the y have challenging, level-appropriate projects and opportunities to learn new skills
Manage performance reviews, coaching to maximize success, identifying training needs for improved performance, setting goals for career development and ensuring actions are taken
Provide education and training within social landscape, focused on emerging opportunities and best practices
Participate in interview process for junior team members
Partner with Digital and Business Solutions teams daily to drive integration based on client’s business needs & outcomes
Collaborate with various internal teams ( e.g. Analytics, SEM, Programmatic) to create synergies across channels, ensuring a holistic media approach
Support client relationships with key stakeholders by serving as lead agency social contact for strategic components of projects
Drive relationships with third party platform partners ( i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat)
Participate in New Business opportunities on behalf of Social Media team
Lead creation and dissemination of social-based POVs, best practices, and platform updates , internally and to partner agencies and clients
Share evolving social media and storytelling trends and opportunities with peers and clients, ensuring recommendations look to incorporate both existing media as well as emerging channels

Requirements

A social guru, passionate about the social media landscape
A strategic thought leader
A forward-thinking innovator, eager to challenge the status quo
A data dri ven, problem solver with foresight and the ability to develop creative solutions
A collaborative team -oriented manager, with strong delegation and organization skills
An effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills
Confident in navigating conversations with senior leadership internally and externally
Passionate about technology, with a strong understanding of the inner workings of Digital platforms
A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion
7+ years of experience in social media planning and buying
Prior experience in a client contact and leadership role , with experience presenting
Experience managing and leading a social media team
Relationships with social and content vendors, partners, tools and technologies
Thorough understanding of media principles, analytics and concepts
Deep understanding of digital measurement capabilities evolving the social space
Experienced in direct social media buying platforms ( i.e. Facebook Ads Manager) and familiar with social media third party buying platforms ( e.g. Kenshoo , 4C Insights )
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Preferred

7+ years of experience in social media planning and buying
Prior experience in a client contact and leadership role , with experience presenting
Experience managing and leading a social media team
Relationships with social and content vendors, partners, tools and technologies
Thorough understanding of media principles, analytics and concepts
Deep understanding of digital measurement capabilities evolving the social space
Experienced in direct social media buying platforms ( i.e. Facebook Ads Manager) and familiar with social media third party buying platforms ( e.g. Kenshoo , 4C Insights )
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Benefits

health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
retirement savings plans
company paid holidays
unlimited paid time off (PTO)
mental health and wellness resources
pet insurance
childcare resources
identity theft insurance
fertility assistance programs

Horizon Media

Horizon Media is a leader in driving business-based outcomes for marketers. The company was founded in 1989, is headquartered in New York, and has offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. With estimated billings of $8.7 billion and over 2,300 employees, Horizon is the third largest U.S. media agency according to COMvergence data. Recognized as one of the world’s ten most innovative marketing and advertising companies by Fast Company, Horizon Media has been named Media Agency of the Year by MediaPost, Adweek and AdAge and is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its culture, Horizon is also consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, Forbes, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal; including “Best Workplaces for Diversity,” “Best Workplaces for Women,” and “Best Workplaces for Millennials” honors. Bill Koenigsberg, President, CEO and Founder of Horizon Media, has earned almost every industry accolade and, in 2019, garnered the marketing’s highest honor when he was inducted into the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Hall of Fame. TOGETHER WE'RE BUILDING A PLACE OF BELONGING At Horizon, diversity, equity and inclusion are pillars of our culture. Numerous studies show that a more diverse workplace benefits everyone in so many ways; employees, organizations and their clients. When people feel that they belong and are included, they become committed and feel empowered to be more innovative. And that is the workforce we strive to have. We welcome everyone and do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We want you to feel welcomed, safe and know that you’re a vital member of our community. For more information, visit: www.horizonmedia.com or www.horizonmedia.com/careers.

Founded in 1989

New York, New York, US

3.1K employees (689 in marketing)

www.horizonmedia.com