Associate Director of Social Strategy

TL;DR

Associate Director of Social Strategy: Lead creative and social strategy across culturally significant accounts with an accent on cultural frameworks, trend forecasts, and platform-native content. Focus on developing proactive pitches, presenting to senior stakeholders, and collaborating cross-functionally to execute strategic vision.

Location: New York, NY or West Hollywood, CA, United States. This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Salary: $120,000 - $135,000 per year

Company

Full-service creative and experiential agency that specializes in sport, music, and culture for major brands like Nike, Spotify, Meta, and TikTok.

What you will do

• Lead day-to-day social and creative strategy for assigned accounts, including always-on content, tentpole campaigns, and bespoke activations.
• Develop cultural frameworks, trend forecasts, and proactive pitches to keep clients ahead of cultural conversations.
• Present strategies to senior client stakeholders like VPs and CMOs with clarity and conviction.
• Collaborate with Creative, Accounts, Production, and Social Media teams to execute strategic vision.
• Contribute to new business pitches and RFPs as a key creative strategy voice.
• Mentor junior strategists and maintain expertise in platform best practices across TikTok, Instagram, X, and more.

Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of experience in social strategy, creative strategy, or content strategy, preferably at an agency.
• Deep fluency in music, culture, and entertainment trends.
• Strong editorial instincts to develop distinct brand voices across platforms.
• Experience leading strategy on large-scale AOR accounts or major brand campaigns.
• Confident presenter comfortable with senior client stakeholders.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced environments.

Nice to have

• Experience with talent, creator, or influencer-led content.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus.
• Team of diverse creatives, strategists, and culture enthusiasts.
• Equal employment opportunities without regard to protected characteristics.