VP, Social Strategist

Job Title: VP, Strategist (Social)
Location-Type: Remote (US-based)
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: Contract (2-3 months to start, ideally extending longer-term; potential contract-to-hire)
Compensation Range: $62-68/hr W2
Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Job Description:
Our client, a leading global communications/marketing agency, is seeking a VP-level Social Strategist to support a major beauty/Client client account. This is a fast-paced, high-ambiguity environment requiring someone who can operate as a true social strategist — spotting cultural and social trends, translating them into insights, and presenting them with confidence to the client. The ideal candidate will take ownership of workstreams as a solo strategist while also collaborating within a highly matrixed, integrated agency team (working alongside brand strategists and other specialists). This is a client-facing role requiring trust, polish, and staying power, as the team is looking to build a long-term relationship rather than rotate through multiple people.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Serve as a true social strategist, owning select projects independently as the primary/solo social strategist on certain workstreams
• Work directly with the client, building trust and serving as a reliable, consistent presence
• Monitor social and cultural trends (including platforms like TikTok) and translate them into actionable insights
• Present insights and recommendations clearly and confidently to clients and internal stakeholders
• Navigate a fast-paced, often ambiguous work environment, operating effectively with limited information
• Collaborate cross-functionally within a matrixed agency structure, partnering with integrated and brand strategists as one piece of a larger team
• Leverage social listening tools to track trends and sentiment relevant to the beauty/Client space
• Balance independent ownership of workstreams with strong team collaboration

Minimum Requirements:

• 8-10 years of experience in social strategy
• Agency experience strongly preferred (brand-side experience may require longer ramp time)
• Proven ability to operate independently in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with demonstrated client-facing experience
• Demonstrated ability to identify social/cultural trends and translate them into strategic insights
• Comfortable working within a matrixed team structure alongside other strategists and disciplines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Beauty or Client industry background
• Familiarity with social listening tools such as Tubular, Talkwalker, or Brandwatch
• Experience navigating client relationships with high visibility and fast turnaround needs