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Evoke

Director, Social Media

Evoke, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19124


DIRECTOR, SOCIAL MEDIA

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As a Director, you will be the senior lead responsible for the hands-on planning, management and implementation of social-focused client programs while actively participating in new business and in-line growth for the agency. You will continue to serve as a lead social media client contact while also effectively managing and guiding mid-to-junior level staff as they implement social media tactics for client programs. Your time should be spent ensuring the overarching social strategy is solid and metrics are being met on every level, nimbly shifting approaches as necessary to ensure client business objectives are being reached. You are well-versed and experienced across social platforms, demonstrating deep experience and knowledge both internally and externally. You're able to speak to best practices and trends and provide your POV both internally and with clients. As a Director, you are taking on greater oversight of social media hours allocated on client budgets, providing projections for staff charts. Further, you are expected to have a more dedicated role in the professional development of your direct reports along with providing education to account teams and across the agency as appropriate, liaising with your own manager to ensure staff development is a top priority. Typically, the Director, Social Media:

Serves as senior lead representing the social media team for at least 3 core social clients and/or major projects depending on overall scope of the client engagement

Typically has 7-10 years' relevant experience

Manages assigned projects independently with 1-2 direct reports

Actively participates in new business efforts, whether growing current business or helping to secure new clients

Reports into the Vice President, Senior Vice President or Executive Vice President

Key Responsibilities:

Client Partnership

Develops and cultivates relationships with clients and external audiences

Thoughtfully counsels clients based on social media landscape and business goals, showcasing ability to marry social media tactics up to client's broader strategy; takes immediate action on client feedback

Develops social strategies based on client objectives, defining measurable KPIs and proactively assessing results on an ongoing basis to set benchmarks, inform content strategy and ensure success

Proactively directs planning and execution of social media projects ensuring timeliness, efficiency and high-quality delivery of results

Possesses skills necessary to handle issues management, mobilizing teams to respond to issues and provide strategically sound recommendations to clients on how to handle/address issues

Deep experience in developing social SOPs/playbooks and establishing channel guidelines

Ability to coach and train client and internal teams in social and influencer best practices (e.g., 101 sessions) in collaboration with EVP

Plays active role in developing and tracking budgets related to client social media activities, with ability to mentor mid-to-junior level staff on financials as appropriate

Supports Global Head of Engagement Strategy and Head of Engagement Strategy in monthly/quarterly forecasting and developing Engagement Strategy staff plans for core clients

Able to gather information to make appropriate decisions for clients and internal teams

Manages multiple priorities at once and with ease

Serves as quality control and final review of social content prior to client delivery

Business Development & Operations

Researches, develops and presents new business proposals, gaining more confidence and experience leading new business efforts

Participates in organic/new business pitches with confidence

Identifies and realizes opportunities for organic account growth by offering new social tactics, ideas and upsells current offering on the account where they are embedded

Understands key issues to be considered when making decisions and has the ability to formulate strong recommendations based on experience and data

Utilizes data to drive agency recommendations and idea generation including ability to lead social listening and research projects to uncover clear and actionable insights

Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of social media strategies and platform nuances across primary social channels - Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn - with working knowledge of YouTube, Pinterest, Snapchat and TikTok

Demonstrates an understanding of Evoke KYNE's mission and values and a commitment to the growth and success of the company

Collaborates with EVP to continue to enhance social/influencer capabilities, suggesting new offerings or ways to elevate current practices and approaches

Leadership & Teamwork

Works collaboratively with account teams and other specialty teams, with ability to seamlessly flex between teams/management styles

Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness and works through issues independently as much as possible and effectively collaborates when appropriate

Serves as a resource to account teams to educate and provide strategic counsel on social and influencer programs

Proactively seeks continued education including via social platform trainings and external social and digital skill-building courses

Assists in onboarding new specialty team members and account team members to best practices for working with social team

Provides direct and constructive feedback to junior team members, supporting them in developing fundamental skill sets (copywriting, research, project management, community management, etc.)

Serves as a role model for junior team members

Conducts annual reviews for direct reports (as appropriate) and regular check-ins, overseeing professional development and opportunities for growth and advancement

Supervises junior staff by mentoring, motivating, coaching and providing clear and consistent feedback

Role models company values and inspires an inclusive culture

Effective Communication

Plays a major part in drafting and providing oversight in development of social media strategies inclusive of those for corporate and unbranded/patient channels

Robust knowledge of social media best practices across channels and keen eye for reviewing social content for consistency, voice, channel nuances, brand/program style and developing analytics reports to report on results

Collaborates with account teams to set appropriate timelines and follows established processes of leveraging strategic briefs and ensuring social team inclusion as appropriate

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

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