What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Strategist, North America position at Social Element?
Where : US-based Remote (within US locations)
Type : Full time salaried role
Join Us at Social Element! 🌟
Founded 21 years ago, we're a leading, global and independent full-service social media agency with a team of over 260 members. From Diageo to Mondelez to Dr Pepper, we are trusted partners to some of the world's largest brands.
Our winning formula? Building strong client relationships to become the voice of their brand on social media.
Why us? We believe in the power of Genuine Human Connection to drive brand growth, trust, and loyalty. Social media is our foundation, where we give brands the tools to emotionally engage with their audience like never before.
Now, we're on the lookout for a Social Strategist to join our Social Innovation North American team! 💼
Is this you? 👊
You are a social strategist with agency experience where you have contributed and delivered social strategy. You have a keen passion for staying up-to-date on evolving social platforms and trends and are a natural collaborator and communicator when it comes to all things social.
Sound like you? We’d love to talk to you about this position!
What You’ll Do 📅
We're seeking a talented Social Strategist to support with the pitching and delivery of strategic work in key social media areas (social media content, channel, and community strategy).
Lead briefs for creative, insights, and client that succinctly sum up needs and inspire strong outputs
- Lead and create social media audits, reports, content plans, social strategies, playbooks, social media training programs, and thought leadership for clients
- Support in research for new business plans and pitches
- Set and advise on KPIs for campaigns, reports, and strategies. Recommend optimizations based on findings and trends.
- Stay up-to-date with industry standards, community management, and social media through continuous research of trends in social media platforms
- Plan, execute, and optimize social strategy for key clients, in partnership with Account and Social Media teams
- Craft persuasive and visually-attractive narratives that simplify data points into actionable next steps
- Identify trends in social culture and translate them to brand opportunities and / or agency thought leadership
- Assist in agency education of social trends, partner with other disciplines
About You 👇
Strong background in social strategy including content, channel strategy, and community management strategies
Requirements
3-5 years of social strategy experience
Benefits
Please note these benefits are for US based employees only
Remote / Flexible working (occasional travel)
33 days of holiday (including the bank holidays)
Birthday off
Annual Occasion Day off for an important event (eg moving house, getting married)
1 Volunteer day off
Paid Sick time off
Group Insurance Medical plans with generous employer contribution, including one plan that is employer covered
Dental and Vision plans
FSA HSA Options , with employer contribution to HSA on select plans
401k with employer matching
Employer Paid Long-Term / Short-Term Disability
Enhanced family friendly policies
Career Break : After 1 year's service, can take between 4 weeks and 1 year unpaid leave.
Wellbeing Support
Flexible Fridays (Working half day)
The Hiring Process
Initial Call with one of Talent Team
First Interview with Senior Strategist 1 other team member
Final Interview with Hiring Manager VP of Project Management Brand Reputation
Social Element Behaviors For Success
Be focused and decisive 🔥
Be brave and inspirational 🦸
Be rigorous in our approach 🕵️
Be considered and inclusive 🤗
Be loud and proud 🔊
Our Diversity, Equality Inclusion Commitment
We welcome applications from diverse and under-represented groups regardless of their background.
We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so even if you feel you don’t fulfil all the requirements, we encourage you to still apply — we’d love to hear from you! 🙂
We value having divergent thinkers who bring various experiences and viewpoints to the table at The Social Element. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply.
We are also able to make reasonable adjustments throughout the full recruitment process so we invite you to identify any additional support that you may require to ensure you are supported throughout the full process.
How To Apply
If you're ready to make your mark with us, upload your resume and a cover letter explaining your personal / professional experience in creative project management and why you're excited to join our team. Don't forget to include the specified details in your cover letter / video to ensure your application gets processed!
Excited to embark on this journey with us? We can't wait to hear from you! ❤️
