Associate Social Media Director

Overview At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around theworld. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’sand Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day. At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you. About the Role The PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA) D3 Social Media Team is looking for a strategic, results-oriented Associate Social Director who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative marketing environment. Lead a team of Social Strategists and Community Managers responsible for delivering end-to-end social media marketing efforts for brands across both emerging and legacy channels within the social media ecosystem for the Quaker Oats Master Brand. Responsibilities This role will oversee both proactive and reactive consumer response, social strategy, and content creation for assigned brands within the internal agency team D3 at PFNA. The successful candidate will be a social media expert, adept at leading high performing teams to deliver best-in-class brand experiences. Lead a team of Social Strategists and Community Managers responsible for development and implementation of social media communication strategies in support of brand objectives Oversee influencer / creator strategies and help manage partners in collaboration with Brand Teams and/or other relevant stakeholders Lead ongoing management of existing Social Media capabilities including Culture Calendar and Trend Reporting as well as development of net new capabilities Stay informed of the latest social media related trends and best practices Advocate for new ideas and approaches in support of continuous improvement / innovation Collaborate cross-functionally within the organization to ensure necessary governance is in place to run social media programs and mitigate any undue reputational risk Lead overarching approach to social media analytics and help oversee report generation by team Act as a key point of contact with Brand Marketing Leads Compensation & Benefits The expected compensation range for this position is between $110,700 - $185,250. Location, confirmed job‑related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually. Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement. In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree required Preferred: Concentration in Marketing, Communications and/or New Media preferred 6-8 years of professional strategic and tactical multi‑channel marketing & social media communications experience. Experience successfully managing multiple direct reports and leading professional social media teams Experience and strong understanding of the social media marketing landscape and growth of creator/influencer marketing Familiarity with a variety of social media analytics tools and content publishing platforms Expert level experience with social and influencer platforms including Instagram, TikTok and X Strong consumer empathy & customer‑centricity. Demonstrated ability to place the consumer at the heart of everything Collaborative attitude with strong interdepartmental communication skills Ability to work under pressure in fast paced environment Advanced understanding of marketing strategy and ability to develop social media marketing tactics that deliver on brand objectives Creative thinker who can bring a brand voice to life across a variety of social media touchpoints Ability to tell a story, synthesize and convey key messages in a dynamic and compelling way (both externally to consumers and internally to key stakeholders) Entrepreneurial mindset – willingness to roll up your sleeves and get creative with their team Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the availableEEO is the Law&EEO is the Law Supplementdocuments. ViewPepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view ourPay Transparency Statement #J-18808-Ljbffr