1 day ago
Senior Social Strategy Director
Monks
Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)Full time$150K/yr – $170K/yr
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Senior Social Strategy Director
Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)
$150K/yr – $170K/yrSenior Level12+ years expFull time
Posted 1 day ago
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Job Description
Responsibilities
- Develop and champion the strategic vision for social media across the team, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and client needs
- Oversee and guide the development and implementation of cutting-edge social media strategies that go beyond conventional approaches, ensuring a "Social-First" approach across all content and campaigns
- Lead and manage a team of social strategists to conduct in-depth audience research and analysis, identifying trends, interests, and behaviors within the tech and AI landscape to provide strategic insights for our clients' target audiences
- Oversee the creation of powerfully insightful briefs that inspire the Creative team to generate innovative social creative ideas that drive engagement and elevate the brand's social presence
- Collaborate closely with Creative Directors to ensure the team's delivery of high-caliber, original, on-brand, Social-First content that resonates with target audiences and fosters a strong brand social identity
- Oversee the creation and management of compelling content calendars that resonate with our client's target audiences and foster a strong brand social identity
- Lead the team to analyze weekly/monthly social media performance reports, extracting key learnings, takeaways, and optimization suggestions to continually refine strategies and maximize results
- Guide the team to proactively monitor social trends in real-time, identifying opportunities for brands to leverage these trends or conversations in authentic and impactful ways that are consistent with their tone of voice
- Oversee the development of comprehensive audits and POVs of best-in-class industry examples, competitive landscapes, and emerging industry innovators to inform strategic direction and drive innovation
- Guide the team to stay at the forefront of the latest emerging platforms and innovative technologies, particularly those relevant to the tech and AI industries and our clients' brands, and integrate them strategically into social media initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in advertising, marketing, digital marketing, communications and/or related field
- 12+ years of experience in a social media marketing role, with a demonstrated passion for and deep understanding of the tech and AI industries
- A strong understanding of social media platforms, algorithms, and best practices for content creation and community management, with a proven ability to adapt to the evolving social media landscape
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft engaging and informative social media content that aligns with our clients' brand voices and resonates with diverse audiences
- Extensive experience using social media analytics tools to track performance, generate insights, and inform data-driven decision-making
- Proficiency in social media management tools (e.g., Sprinklr, Sprout Social) and familiarity with social listening tools and techniques
- Proven ability to lead, manage, and mentor a team of social media professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment
- Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members, and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, effectively collaborating with them to achieve their business objectives
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify challenges, develop creative solutions, and adapt strategies to achieve optimal results in a dynamic social media environment
Benefits
- Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance - more about our coverage here!
- Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays
- 401k with company contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being
- Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network
- A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more!
- Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here!)
Monks
3.7 Glassdoor
Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. It delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AI to help the world’s trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition.
Founded in 1985
London, England, GB
6.9K employees (2,903 in marketing)
73% recommend to a friend
Traffic Signals
Monthly Visitors
199.2K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$101.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
39.6%
Direct
42.3%
Referral
7.8%
Social
9.4%
Paid
0.7%
Headcount Trend
Current headcount: ~6.6K
Marketing Team
Marketing Team Size
1,551 (23% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
Median Tenure
3.9 years
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36
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