Senior Social Media Manager, Strategy & Client Partnerships

USA (Remote)

$90K/yr – $110K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 6 months ago

Job Summary

Lead social strategy and client partnerships for entertainment campaigns at The Refinery.

  • Must-have: 5–7 years of experience in social media strategy or related fields
  • Standout: Established network across studios, streamers, and brands driving opportunities
  • Standout: Deep understanding of entertainment trends and creator ecosystems

Job Description

Drive social strategy and client partnerships for entertainment campaigns at The Refinery.

  • Use existing industry relationships to generate new client opportunities
  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with studios, streamers, brands, and marketing partners
  • Own and grow key client relationships, serving as a lead strategic partner across social campaigns and ongoing initiatives
  • Collaborate with agency leadership and lead new business conversations, pitches, and social growth opportunities

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of experience in social media strategy, digital marketing, or creative agency environments
  • Strong experience developing social campaigns for entertainment, media, streaming, or major consumer brands
  • Established or emerging network of industry relationships across studios, streamers, brands, etc., with the ability to translate those relationships into new opportunities
  • Deep understanding of social platforms, digital culture, and content strategy
  • Strong awareness of platform trends, emerging creators, and shifts in digital culture, particularly within entertainment and fan communities
  • Strong understanding of paid social strategy, particularly within entertainment marketing, and the ability to collaborate with paid media teams to maximize campaign impact
  • Experience developing influencer and creator strategies for entertainment properties, including identifying relevant talent and shaping partnership concepts that resonate with fan communities
  • Experience presenting strategy and creative ideas to clients or senior stakeholders
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building partnerships and growing business
  • Active presence within the social, entertainment marketing, or brand marketing community
  • Experience working on film, television, streaming, or entertainment releases, including familiarity with campaign milestones such as trailer launches, premiere windows, and cultural conversation moments, is a strong plus

Benefits

  • Fully-Remote Agency
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
  • 401K
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Medical
  • Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage
  • Paid Time Off for New Parents
  • Assistance with Ongoing Education and Professional Development
  • Employee Referral Incentive Program
  • Wellness Program with Lifestyle Reimbursement Options
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Healthcare Expenses
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
  • Access to Co-working Space Memberships
  • Participation in Employee-Led Resource Groups
  • Volunteer Time Off
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The Refinery

Your Premier Post-Production Partner in JHB and CT, South Africa. Offering a full range of services from dailies to editorial, colour grading, VFX, and Atmos audio, we are dedicated to transforming your visions into vivid realities. Experience unparalleled craftsmanship in every aspect of post-production, all under one roof.

Founded in 1997
Cape Town, Western Cape, ZAF
151 employees (37 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$90K/yr – $110K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

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