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SOCIAL STRATEGY DIRECTOR
Mekanism - New York, NY
posted 30 days ago
About the position
The Social Strategy Director at Mekanism is responsible for leading the social strategy team to enhance clients' social media presence across various channels. This role combines creative and strategic leadership, team management, client engagement, and quality control to ensure the delivery of high-quality social campaigns that align with client objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of social media and a proven track record in agency work, driving excellence in both strategy and execution.
Responsibilities
- Uphold A+ creative and strategic standards across all projects.
- Enhance ideas and ensure the delivery of outstanding social work that aligns with client objectives.
- Identify and present strategic opportunities to upsell clients and grow their channels.
- Oversee and guide the office team through regular 1:1s, performance management, and constructive feedback.
- Cultivate a collaborative team environment, fostering growth and improvement across the organization.
- Mentor and support team members, promoting a culture of knowledge-sharing and collaboration.
- Support pitches and key presentations from conception to execution, ensuring strategies and creative outputs meet the highest standards.
- Build strong, credible relationships with senior executives and clients, articulating strategic vision and insights effectively.
- Discern high-quality work from subpar submissions; provide actionable feedback to writers and designers to ensure excellence.
- Maintain an overarching view of projects, ensuring alignment with client goals while pushing for innovative solutions.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in social media strategy, with a focus on agency work.
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality, creative social campaigns.
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
- Strong ability to mentor and motivate team members.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to lead pitches independently.
- Deep understanding of the social media landscape and current trends.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $140,000
- Collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
