Sr Director, Digital/Social Account Lead

Game Seven•New York, NY

About The Position

Game Seven Agency, an Excel Sports Management Company, is a full service creative and experiential agency that lives for sport, music and culture. From the biggest moments to the smallest details, we pride ourselves on being in the know and building relationships that matter, for brands that matter. Our team is comprised of creatives, strategists, producers, designers, project managers, influencer managers, filmmakers, volunteers, activists, ballplayers, hypebeasts, social media moguls, runners, mixologists, party promoters, hip-hop elitists, show-bingers, hot-take havers, vintage t-shirt collectors, fitness fanatics, pet parents, plant parents, human parents, and general good time havers. Clients include Hennessey, Nike, Jordan, Spotify, Meta, Instagram, TikTok, Amazon, Timberland, Oakley, Footlocker, Chime, Fanatics, Bleacher Report, Uninterrupted, and more. About the Role: We’re looking for a Senior Director, Digital & Social Account Lead to drive strategy, execution, and client partnership across a marquee account. This role is a senior leader within the business, responsible for shaping digital and social direction, guiding cross-functional teams, and delivering high-impact work while still remaining closely connected to the day-to-day development of ideas and execution. You’ll partner closely with senior leadership, helping translate broader business goals into actionable strategies, while ensuring teams are delivering culturally fluent, best-in-class work.

Requirements

8–12+ years of experience in digital, social, or integrated marketing (agency experience preferred)
Proven experience leading major brand accounts and cross-functional teams
Strong understanding of social platforms, content ecosystems, and cultural trends
Experience developing and presenting strategic frameworks and campaign ideas
Ability to balance big-picture thinking with hands-on executional leadership
Strong communication, client management, and presentation skills
Passion for sport, music, and culture

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary day-to-day senior lead across key client relationships
Translate client business objectives into clear digital and social strategies
Provide strategic guidance on campaigns, content ecosystems, and always-on programming
Support VP leadership in defining long-term account vision and growth opportunities
Oversee development of integrated digital/social campaigns from brief to execution
Ensure all work is culturally relevant, platform-native, and aligned with brand voice
Partner closely with creative, strategy, and production teams to elevate output
Maintain a strong pulse on trends and translate them into actionable ideas
Lead, mentor, and develop a cross-functional team (account, social, strategy)
Provide clear direction, feedback, and support to mid-level and junior team members
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture
Manage account health, including scopes, timelines, and overall delivery
Support new business efforts, including RFP responses and pitch development
Identify opportunities for organic growth within existing accounts
Ensure strong internal processes that enable efficient, high-quality output