Associate Director of Social Strategy

Game Seven • West Hollywood, CA

3d • $120,000 - $135,000

About The Position

We are looking for an Associate Director of Social Strategy to lead creative and social strategy across some of our most culturally significant accounts. This is a senior role for someone who thinks in ideas first, understands how culture moves, and knows how to translate that into platform-native content that actually resonates. You will serve as the strategic lead on key AOR and project-based accounts, owning the creative framework, content strategy, and cultural point of view from brief through execution. You will work closely with Creative, Accounts, and Production teams and serve as a trusted thought partner to clients at the VP and CMO level. We need someone with a genuine editorial sensibility, proactive ideas, and the confidence to push work forward.

Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of experience in social strategy, creative strategy, or content strategy, preferably at an agency.
• Deep fluency in music, culture, and entertainment -- you know what's happening before it trends.
• Strong editorial instincts and the ability to develop a distinct brand voice across platforms.
• Experience leading strategy on large-scale AOR accounts or major brand campaigns.
• Confident presenter and communicator, comfortable in client-facing settings with senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-output environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with talent, creator, or influencer-led content is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day social and creative strategy across assigned accounts, including always-on content, tentpole campaigns, and bespoke activations.
• Develop cultural frameworks, trend forecasts, and proactive pitches that keep clients ahead of the conversation.
• Serve as the strategic lead in client-facing settings, presenting ideas with clarity and conviction to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Creative, Accounts, Production, and Social Media teams to ensure strategic vision is carried through to execution.
• Contribute to new business pitches and RFPs as a key creative strategy voice.
• Oversee and mentor junior strategists, providing direction and feedback that elevates the quality of the work.
• Maintain a deep understanding of platform best practices, emerging formats, and cultural moments across TikTok, Instagram, X, and beyond.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees