Creative Content Director

Want to work on the cutting edge of social media? Want to join a company whose brand is so strong that we get unsolicited clients reaching out every week? Want to work at an agency whose mission is to Spread Joy?

Movers+Shakers is a new kind of creative agency, built for the era of social & agility. We act as a creative AOR, influencer agency, and production house - streamlined to drive cultural relevance with Gen Z and Millennials.

Brands like e.l.f., Netflix, Tinder, and Amazon rely on Movers+Shakers to win on social and beyond. We’ve gotten our clients over 250 billion views - from explosive brand campaigns to viral daily content.

Fast Company named Movers+Shakers one of the "Most Innovative Companies" in the world, and Ad Age named us a "Small Agency of the Year" (three years in a row). Adweek called us "the best agency in the world at creating campaigns on TikTok."

We're really proud of our work, and we're even more proud of our culture. In their first week, new employees inevitably comment on how positive and supportive our workplace is. A month in, they're noting how little ego there is, and how departments collaborate surprisingly deeply.

Intrigued? Read on…

THE ROLE

As a Creative Content Director, you’ll lead the creative direction for an exciting new client, a creative technology giant with a 3+ year relationship. We're seeking a Creative Content Director with expertise in developing short-form video content based on trends.

The ideal candidate is a social-first Creative Content Director deeply obsessed with culture and storytelling. You should be passionate about and experienced with innovative digital platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts. Not afraid to pick up a camera and make something, in this role, you'll focus on creating and leading brand content that engages in real-time cultural dialogue. Our clients rely on us to distinguish them on both traditional and cutting-edge platforms, propelling you to craft the marketing techniques of the future.

As the Creative Content Director, you'll develop, execute, and oversee disruptive social-first content with an emphasis on short-form video and design-forward storytelling! You'll collaborate with the Social Media Director to create powerful strategies that resonate with target audiences. You'll also work closely with the account management team to understand client goals and ensure content aligns with their needs. Leadership, mentorship, and a background in copywriting or production are highly valued.

You will help shape the future of social media advertising for one of the world's most iconic and forward-thinking tech brands with revolutionary software solutions that empower creativity and productivity across the globe.

This role will be part of a senior cross-functional team dedicated to this client. As part of this relationship you will walk the halls and collaborate with senior clients and internal teams three days a week from their office in downtown San Francisco.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive social-first creative and edutainment content development, with a focus on short-form video and design-forward storytelling, that captivates audiences and pushes creative boundaries.
• Manage and mentor a skilled team of content creators, designers, copywriters, editors and makers across multiple workstreams, guiding work, fostering creativity, giving feedback, and overseeing bandwidth.
• Partner with the Social Media Content Strategy Director to craft impactful content strategies that resonate with target audiences.
• Collaborate with the account management team to align content with clients' objectives and brand guidelines.
• Stay current on emerging social media trends, tools, and platforms to elevate our creative offerings.
• Foster agency-wide innovation and excellence through thought leadership and creative direction.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to be onsite at client’s office in San Francisco for approximately 3 days per week.
• 8+ years of experience in social media marketing, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role.
• Deep experience with the Adobe suite of editing, design and content-creation tools.
• Experience developing both reactive / trend-driven, as well as planned content.
• Experience creating content for TikTok, Reels and/or YouTube Shorts.
• Passion for and experience with short form video and other social storytelling formats.
• Strong leadership, project management, and client-facing skills.
• Proven success in developing, overseeing, and executing social-first content strategies.
• Experience managing, mentoring, and guiding a team of content creators.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in presenting to senior leadership.
• Ability to adapt priorities, meet deadlines, and excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Connected to culture, knowledgeable about content creators’ social habits, and enthusiastic about the industry.
• Expertise in creating content and campaigns considering algorithms across multiple social media platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

We look forward to hearing from you!

BASE SALARY RANGE

Our estimated range for this role is $150,000-200,000*

• Don’t let this range drive your decision to apply. Actual compensation packages are based on the level of skill and experience each candidate brings to their role. Similarly, there might also be a more senior or junior position available, that would be a better fit with your expertise. For example, a person may apply for a Senior Creative Producer role, and we may assess that their skills are at the Creative Producer level. Each level has its own compensation range.

At Movers+Shakers, we pride ourselves on competitive salaries, and we work hard to ensure there is pay equity across the company. We welcome open and honest conversations about compensation in all of our initial calls. We look forward to meeting you!