Associate Director, Social Marketing & Strategy

We’re looking for an Associate Director, Social Marketing & Strategy to develop and optimize social media marketing strategies for a variety of our clients. You will report to the Group Director, Social Marketing & Strategy, oversee Social Media Strategists & Managers, and provide expertise on new social media tactics and creative social opportunities. Responsibilities Develop, implement, and optimize social media marketing strategies aligned to defined KPIs. Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Social Media Strategists and Managers. Co‑own the client relationship with Account Leads, serving as a strategic partner to client strategy teams. Elevate work quality by guiding iteration, identifying opportunities, and pushing deliverables forward. Provide thought leadership on emerging social tactics and platform opportunities. Translate social insights into actionable strategies in partnership with Content Lab, Creative, and Influencer teams. Embed social best practices across channel plans, annual marketing strategies, and key initiatives. Collaborate cross‑functionally to deliver integrated, culturally relevant social marketing plans. Establish oversight and controls to ensure initiatives are delivered on time and meet or exceed brand expectations. Use performance data to inform optimization, creative direction, and strategic decision‑making. Develop and grow junior talent through coaching, feedback, and education. Influence broader social team processes, ways of working, and organizational goals through leadership and example. Key Accountabilities Communication Skills – Actively seeks relevant information, adapts style to suit the audience, and demonstrates clear written, presentation, and verbal communication skills that are persuasive. Strategic Leadership – Effectively manages multiple projects, drives work forward, and approaches challenges with a creative, solutions‑oriented mindset. Management – Develops team members, provides clear direction, delivers constructive feedback, and invests in growth and skill development. Qualifications 7-9 years minimum experience in social media marketing. Expertise in and passion for the social space. Agency experience preferred. Benefits Medical, vision, and dental insurance Life insurance Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance 401k Flexible paid time off At least 15 paid holidays per year Paid sick and safe leave Paid parental leave Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e‑mail to View email address on click.appcast.io by clicking on the link to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. #J-18808-Ljbffr