Group Director, Influencer + Organic Social (Temporary)

Stagwell Global•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Assembly is seeking an experienced Group Director, Social, Influencer & Content to join their team on a six-month assignment. This leadership role will oversee a portfolio of clients, provide strategic direction across social, influencer and content marketing initiatives, support business growth, and lead high-performing teams through a period of transition and opportunity. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, trusted client advisor, and people leader with deep expertise in social media, creator partnerships, content strategy, and digital innovation. This is a temporary 6-month contract role.

Requirements

10-12+ years of experience in social media, influencer marketing, digital marketing, or related disciplines.
Strong experience leading large client portfolios and cross-functional teams.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic business decisions.
Deep understanding of social platforms, content ecosystems, and the creator economy.
Excellent leadership, communication, and client management skills.
Strategic Leadership
Client Relationship Management
Portfolio Management
Team Development & Coaching
Business Development
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Creative Innovation
Social & Influencer Expertise
Measurement & Analytics

Responsibilities

Lead social and influencer strategy across multiple clients and business sectors.
Manage and support three distinct teams -- organic social and influencer, content and creative, and UX -- ensuring collaboration and cohesion across.
Serve as a senior client partner, guiding strategic planning and business growth initiatives.
Drive innovation across content, creator partnerships, community engagement, and emerging platforms.
Oversee team leadership, staffing, workflow management, and operational excellence.
Mentor and develop Directors, Supervisors, and other team members.
Partner with Creative, Strategy, Media, and Analytics teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Ensure measurement frameworks connect social performance to business outcomes.
Support new business efforts and contribute to agency thought leadership.