Social Media Strategist

Austin, TX (Hybrid)

$75K/yr – $105K/yrMid Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own the development and execution of social strategies for consumer brands, guiding client relationships and cross-functional teams to integrate social into the larger brand experience.

  • Lead day-to-day strategic contact for accounts and present recommendations
  • Translate brand strategies into content pillars, programs, and creator initiatives
  • Identify cultural conversations and opportunities to grow brand affinity

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Social Strategy & Brand Development
  • Develop and execute social media strategies for consumer brands, connecting brand positioning, audience behavior, culture, and business objectives
  • Translate broader brand strategies and creative platforms into content pillars, community programs, creator initiatives, and ongoing social activity
  • Identify cultural conversations, emerging trends, and platform behaviors that present meaningful opportunities for our clients
  • Develop strategies that build brand affinity, participation, and long-term community, not just engagement
  • Work closely with Bakery's creative, brand strategy, media, and production teams to integrate social into the larger brand experience
  • Present strategic thinking, creative recommendations, and performance insights directly to clients
  • Contribute to social strategy for new business opportunities
  • Client & Account Management
  • Serve as a primary day-to-day strategic contact for assigned social media accounts

Requirements

  • 6+ years of professional experience in social media strategy, digital strategy, or integrated brand marketing, ideally within a creative or social agency
  • Experience developing and executing social strategies for established consumer brands
  • Direct account management experience, including leading client meetings, presenting recommendations, and managing day-to-day relationships
  • Experience supervising or managing social media managers, community managers, or content teams
  • Strong understanding of community management, brand voice, content planning, and social publishing
  • Experience developing and managing influencer and creator programs
  • Experience participating in social-first content production, including creator shoots, content briefs, and postproduction
  • Deep knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging social platforms
  • Excellent writing, storytelling, presentation, and conceptual thinking skills
  • Ability to translate broader brand strategies into effective social programs

Benefits

  • Competitive insurance coverage, inclusive of medical, dental, and vision
  • 401k Retirement with 3% employer matching
  • Open PTO Policy
  • 2 weeks Work From Anywhere (WFA)
  • 13 weeks paid Maternity and Paternity leave
  • Pet-Friendly Office
  • Snacks, Meals and Drinks
  • No Time Tracking!
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Bakery Agency

Bakery is the creative and culture agency designed to ignite brand obsession.Follow Bakery: https://www.instagram.com/bakeryagency/

Founded in 2010
Austin, Texas, USA
575 employees (19 in marketing)

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$75K/yr – $105K/yr

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Social Media Strategist

Bakery Agency · Austin, TX · Hybrid