Associate Social Director

About VML

VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization.

In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

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We are seeking an Associate Director, Social Media Strategist and subject matter expert to join one of the largest teams at VML working on a top client.

You're a curious, culturally-fluent strategist who loves to question assumptions and challenge the status quo. You'll uncover insights that can guide a brand's ideas and decisions and play a key role in shaping their overall approach to social.

• Develop social strategies, social playbooks, activations and campaign ideas
• Conduct and synthesize research, social listening and other data to guide a brand's strategic decisions
• Partner with creative, strategy, data and media teams to support a brand's social marketing goals
• Onboard and train junior team members

• 6+ years of social marketing experience
• Experience leading projects and overseeing the work of junior strategists and community managers
• Advanced understanding of social platforms and functions, and the ability to share that knowledge with others
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team
• Strong communication and presentation skills

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is $60,000 — $140,000 USD. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, see WPP Benefits for more details.

We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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