Senior Manager, Social Media - Action and Outdoor

Irvine, CA (On-site)

$85K/yr – $105K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive social strategy for action and outdoor brands, translating objectives into platform plans and measuring impact.

  • Own end-to-end social strategy and content calendars across platforms.
  • 4–5+ years in brand marketing and social media management, with sport/fashion experience.
  • Experience with live-event activations and cross-brand social leadership.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and own the end-to-end social strategy for multiple Action & Outdoor brands (e.g., Billabong, DC, RVCA).
  • Lending support and working with partners to ensuring key brands are in-line with global objectives (Volcom, Quiksilver, Roxy, RVCA, Element, Spyder…)
  • Translate brand objectives into tailored, platform-specific plans that drive engagement, growth, and cultural relevance.
  • Monitor industry trends, audience behavior, and competitive activity to inform social approaches and stay ahead of the curve.
  • Manage social calendar approvals for key regions and partners.
  • Lead annual planning for social content, campaigns, and tentpole moments aligned with brand and marketing priorities.
  • Define and track KPIs to measure social effectiveness and adapt strategy accordingly.
  • Oversee the development of content calendars across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, etc.).
  • Partner with Creative teams to guide the development of compelling visuals, copy, and storytelling that align with social best practices.
  • Lead real-time activation and community engagement strategies during live events, product drops, or cultural moments.
  • Approve and review daily content and ensure tone, timing, and formatting are optimized per platform and brand.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a similar field
  • A minimum of 4 - 5 years of experience in brand marketing and social media management; sport/fashion brand marketing experience is required
  • Hands-on experience managing marketing in a brand licensing environment
  • Proven track record in creating and executing 360-degree brand and marketing campaigns, including campaign design, public relations, and digital/social media marketing
  • Demonstrated success conducting and incorporating detailed analyses into marketing planning and decision making
  • Seamless communication skills with strong in-room presentation capabilities
  • Must have strong computer proficiency with strength in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Keynote, Squarespace, Adobe suite, and all social media platforms.
  • Must have the ability to shoot content and edit social content.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as the role requires
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Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a unified platform that integrates M&A, licensing, brand strategy and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global portfolio. It connects iconic sports, lifestyle, entertainment and media brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the marketplace. Authentic owns more than 50 global brands, generating approximately $32 billion in annual retail sales. These brands have a significant presence in 150 countries, with more than 29,000 freestanding stores and shop-in-shops, as well as 460,000 points of sale worldwide. Authentic’s portfolio of globally recognized brands includes Shaquille O’Neal, David Beckham, Reebok, Champion, Nautica, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Sports Illustrated, Eddie Bauer, Aéropostale, Lucky Brand, Nine West, Brooks Brothers, Juicy Couture, Vince Camuto, Quiksilver, Billabong, Sperry, Hunter and Ted Baker. Through its joint venture with Saks Global, Authentic Luxury Group (ALG), it drives growth for luxury and accessible luxury brands, including Barneys New York, Judith Leiber, Hervé Léger, Vince, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks OFF 5TH.For more information, visit authentic.com.***We have been made aware of fraudulent job offers and interview requests being sent by individuals falsely claiming to represent Authentic. These scams are often initiated via email, employment websites and social media, and may include fake interview requests, offer letters or attempts to collect personal and financial information. If you believe you've been contacted by someone impersonating an Authentic team member, please report it immediately by emailing peopleandculture@authentic.com.***

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