Associate Director, Social Strategy

VML

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

https://www.vml.com/

Position Details

Associate Director, Social Strategy
Job
Full-time
10/30/2024
Chicago Illinois
Chicago, IL

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking a midlevel social media strategist and subject matter expert to join one of the largest teams at VML. 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.

What you'll do:

  • Develop and oversee the creation of social strategies, social playbooks, activations and campaign ideas 
  • Direct and synthesize research, social listening and other data to guide a brand's strategic decisions 
  • Partner with creative, strategy, data and media teams to define and achieve a brand's social marketing goals 
  • Coach and mentor junior team members and support in hiring efforts

Who you are:

  • 6+ years of social marketing experience 
  • Experience managing one or more direct reports 
  • Advanced understanding of social platforms, audiences and behaviors, and the ability to develop a clear point-of-view based on that knowledge 
  • Ability to apply knowledge of social media to effectively address a brand's goals and needs 
  • Strong communication and presentation skills in a wide variety of formats and settings 
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across different departments, teams and individuals 
  • Experience and interest in the technology category is a plus.

What we offer:

  • Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
  • Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery. 
  • Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness. 
  • Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

« Back