Associate Director, Brand Social (Contract to Hire)

About Saylor

Saylor is an LA-based creative agency for entertainment brands and brands who seek to entertain. We are an office filled with passionate people who love to work together to develop authentic, sharable content that inspires fans across the internet. We represent a wide range of clients including Netflix, Disney, Amazon, Hulu, Paramount , and more.

We’re a close-knit team of creatives who value collaboration, quality of work, innovation, and most importantly: being social. In the office, we aim to create a supportive environment where individuals are encouraged to work together to problem-solve for our clients.

Position Overview

Saylor is looking for an Associate Director, Brand Social to craft and execute social strategies for our consumer brand clients. This role will oversee social media operations, develop platform-specific strategies, and drive measurable engagement across all current and emerging social platforms. Reporting to the Director of Social, this role will serve as the primary social contact for assigned accounts, in addition to acting as a key leader within the team–leading the consumer brand vertical and managing and coaching junior team members.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with consumer brands – particularly in the lifestyle, F&B and/or travel space. They should have a strong command of social strategy–particularly the use of digital platforms, audience behavior and trends. They should be a natural leader with a mastery of their field, able to think on their feet and confidently liaise with senior level clients.

Location and Salary

This is a full-time, exempt role with a salary range of $120,000-$142,500 depending on experience. The contract-to-hire period will be three months. This is a remote role and candidates should be comfortable working east coast hours, and preference will be given to candidates in New York or New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Lead the social strategy execution for assigned consumer brand clients
• Knows the ins and outs of the client brand strategy, is knowledgeable and confident enough to make quick pivots and communicate to client directly.
• Establish strong rapport with client counterparts and gain a thorough understanding of the project requirements.
• Partner with the Director of Social to provide guidance and feedback at key checkpoints, ensuring strategies are aligned with broader objectives.
• Collaborate with the strategy team to set clear expectations and goals for the campaign. Maintain high-level oversight, stepping in as necessary to elevate the work and ensure top-tier execution.
• Work cross-functionally with the Strategy and Creative teams to ensure deliverables are socially optimized, on-strategy and on-brand.
• Step in proactively when issues arise, offering solutions and direction to elevate the quality of the creative and delivery.
• Continuously push the team to stay ahead of trends, helping clients anticipate their audience’s needs and leverage emerging opportunities.
• Act as a mentor to both junior and senior Social Media Managers, fostering a collaborative environment and helping elevate the skill sets of the team.
  
  

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in consumer brand strategy, with a focus on social and digital marketing.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team, balancing the needs of both client and internal stakeholders.
• Strong background in developing social strategies across a variety of clients.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally.
• A proactive, forward-thinking approach to problem-solving, with a knack for spotting trends and keeping teams ahead of client needs.
• Lifestyle, F&B and/or travel experience is a plus.
  
  

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, health insurance, 401k, generous vacation, and great opportunities for growth within the company.

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Saylor is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.