Director of Social Strategy, DIG, Ruder Finn

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$98K/yr – $115K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 9 days ago

Job Summary

Own social strategy development and execution across paid and organic channels, guiding clients on platform strategy, content development, and real-time engagement while coordinating cross-functional teams and measuring impact through data-driven insights.

  • Oversee end-to-end social campaigns and client engagements, aligning with broader communications programs.
  • Guide teams on content ideas, cultural moments, and platform evolution using data-driven insights.
  • Coordinate cross-functional delivery and reporting to drive reputation and business outcomes.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategically plan social content strategy and communications, integrating both paid and organic tactics supported by data-driven insights .
  • Provide strategic counsel to clients on social media best practices, platform strategy, audience engagement, content development, and emerging digital opportunities.
  • Lead social content and strategy, ensuring alignment with broader communications programs and social media integration while exploring new opportunities in digital tools and technologies
  • Develop proactive, culturally relevant ideas that enable   clients   to   participate   credibly in emerging conversations, cultural moments, and social trends.
  • Counsel clients on how and when to enter the conversation,   balancing   speed, brand relevance, audience expectations, and other considerations.
  • Serve as a key contact for clients, acting as key social and digital   expertise   to support their digital knowledge ongoing.
  • Support in the operational performance of accounts, ensuring high-quality deliverables, adherence to deadlines, and budget optimization.
  • Deliver superior client service by aligning digital   objectives   with senior management direction, providing clear updates on project timelines, and ensuring seamless coordination across internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering   expertise   in digital and   cutting-edge   campaign strategies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive execution across all digital channels and platforms

Requirements

  • A strong passion for social media marketing, coupled with the ability and curiosity to   leverage   emerging industry trends to effectively coordinate digital campaigns
  • Expertise   in social strategy and content development, as well as the execution of social listening, marketing, data analysis, and insights reporting. Direct experience creating content is a plus, but not mandatory.
  • Expert-level knowledge of the role that paid, influencer and owned play in the brand social ecosystem.
  • Demonstrated experience translating cultural insights, social trends, and real-time moments into compelling content strategies, and integrated campaigns.
  • Strong judgment and instincts, including recommending authentic ways for your clients to   participate   in conversations.
  • A firm understanding of the creative process and what makes strong social content. Experience should include working with creative production teams to deliver high-impact   creative   and content to clients.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to work across multiple high ‐ profile and high ‐ budget programs in a fast ‐ paced, consistently changing environment
  • Ability to multitask and   operate   with flexibility in a fast ‐ paced environment to meet tight deadlines Proven experience managing and coaching a team
  • Experience managing influencer campaigns with talent is a plus but not   required .

Benefits

  • You will receive a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity
  • You will also be able to enroll in our Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, as well as 401k (match) plan.
  • Monthly allowance for cel l phone , office equipment, etc.
  • Generous PTO policy with paid maternity/ paternity leave
  • Professional learning and development opportunities
  • Workplace flexibility
  • On-site and off-site social gatherings
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Ruder Finn

Ruder Finn is one of the world’s largest independent global communications and creative agencies. Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn has defined and redefined PR for 75 years, shaping communications that move industry-defining brands, companies, and leaders from what’s now to what’s next. Ruder Finn provides clients with bold communications strategies based on a global perspective and localized market knowledge that redefine leadership, reimagine the marketplace, and rethink customer experiences. The agency is organized around five core areas of expertise—Healthcare, Technology, Commerce, Leadership and Workplace—with AI-powered creative hub RF Studio53 and tech incubator RF TechLab providing cutting-edge predictive analytics, breakthrough creative, and customer-focused digital engagement. Ruder Finn has offices across 3 continents including the U.S., Asia and Europe. Wholly owned agencies within Ruder Finn Group include: Ruder Finn Inc., RF Studio53, RF Engage, Touchdown, Peppercomm, RF Comunicad, Mantis, jacobstahl, RF Bloom. For more information visit www.ruderfinn.com.+++At Ruder Finn we value integrity and transparency in our recruitment process. We have become aware of fraudulent actors impersonating our company on platforms like Telegram and similar communication platforms, falsely claiming to conduct job interviews. We want to clarify unequivocally: We Never Charge for Job Interviews or Ask for Your Financial Information: Our recruitment process does not involve any form of payment from candidates at any stage. If you’re being asked for payment or your financial information, it is not us! All our job-related communications come exclusively from our official email addresses (ending with @ruderfinn.com). If you are contacted for an interview or a job offer and have doubts about its legitimacy, or if you have any other questions, please contact us via our official website or official LinkedIn channel.

Founded in 1948
New York, New York, USA
920 employees (158 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$98K/yr – $115K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
130 (14% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
13

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
8.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
34.6%
Direct
49.2%
Referral
7.7%
Social
7%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~920
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Director of Social Strategy, DIG, Ruder Finn

Ruder Finn · Chicago, IL · Hybrid