Director, Social Strategy (Creator/Influencer)

Job Summary The TEAM is a global marketing and talent management company focused on creator marketing. We are looking for a Director, Creator Strategist who can unlock consumer insights, predict emerging cultural movements, and transform those insights into compelling brand opportunities. Job Overview Creative Brief Development – Collaborate with insights, analytics, account, and creative teams to distill consumer, category, culture and company information into actionable insights for client projects. Scoped Creator Strategy – Lead high‑level, long‑term creator strategy and vision, including campaign planning, creator archetype and tier identification. Business Development – Contribute to new business response development, preparing and delivering pitches and transitioning new business wins to teams. Establish and Grow the Discipline – Develop the practice and approach to creator strategy at The Team, identify and communicate ways to build and grow the team and its processes, and educate and develop talent. Keep the company on the creator‑industry forefront – Identify opportunities for learning and sharing with our team, clients and prospects about platforms, innovation, trends, audience and culture. Spot emerging creators and trends before they break. Provide strategic POVs on platform updates and industry shifts. Qualifications 5‑10 years of experience in creator strategy, creator partnerships, digital strategy, or social‑led brand strategy. Agency experience, working with national/global brands, especially in tech or QSR. Foundation in brand strategy, blending creative thinking and data‑driven decision‑making. Experience in content creation, community management, or creator partnerships is a bonus. Understanding of macro and micro creator dynamics and when to tap different tiers of creators. Passion for internet culture and active engagement with digital communities. Ability to work independently, proactively identify opportunities and drive innovation. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills that weave findings into a cohesive and compelling story. Impeccable communications, presentation and listening skills. Proven collaboration, organization, and detail‑orientation. Leadership ability in a cross‑functional team environment. Self‑motivation and aptitude to function in a high‑demand, performance‑driven environment. Deep understanding of creator ecosystems across all major platforms: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging spaces. Strong POV on creator marketing best practices. Track record of trend forecasting and cultural analysis that informs strategic recommendations. Ability to transform platform and creator performance data into actionable insights. Understanding of which brands are winning or losing in creator culture. AI fluency – comfort using AI‑powered tools to enhance strategic workstreams such as research synthesis, insight development, brainstorming, and presentation development. Benefits Professional development: learning and development programs, mentorship, and career advancement support. Generous paid time off and holiday allowances. Parental leave: paid parental leave to support family life. Retirement plan: 401(k) with matching contributions. Healthcare: medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage options. Ancillary benefits: critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans and more. Commuter benefits: access to travel and commuting support where available. Compensation Base salary range: $135,000 – $160,000, plus bonus potential. Actual base salary depends on market dynamics, location, experience, and other factors. EEO Statement THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits. THE·TEAM is proudly an equal‑opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr LE001 The.Team: SME, LLC