Vice President, Social Media

Stagwell Global•Culver City, CA

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

We imagine the new. Inspire the next. And use the power of our creativity to help build up those around us. At Allison, we provide a limitless environment where you can build, create, and grow. Our openly collaborative and highly supportive culture is free from bureaucracy and red tape. With over 1,000 innovators from diverse backgrounds, we break new ground for world-class clients across 50 global markets and dozens of industries. We believe in creating a space where everyone can freely express their opinions, share their ideas and dreams for the future, and be themselves. We foster an inclusive culture that attracts builders from all backgrounds who can envision new solutions and create outcomes that move our clients' businesses forward, while helping everyone on the team learn and grow together. Our shared ideal of the builder's mindset is limitless and available to everyone, and we push the boundaries to create new and innovative solutions for our clients and ourselves. We create lasting impact and relationships, and our culture fosters meaningful connections and friendships that last beyond the workplace. If you're ready to join a team that pushes you to be your best, supports you every step of the way, and celebrates your successes, welcome to the Allison family. Overview We are seeking a Vice President to join our growing social media team. This is a senior level position where you’ll have the opportunity to drive success for brands and executives and implement best practices in new business efforts. Knowledge and demonstrated passion for digital media, development, campaigns strategy, and social media is required. You will be responsible for running and developing social media strategies on a variety of accounts including content strategy and execution, social listening, channel planning and mapping - working closely with peers in public relations, paid media and influencer marketing. You will also be managing a team of direct reports. Clients will include B2B, B2C and non-profit entities.

Requirements

Vice Presidents at Allison typically have a minimum of 9+ years of experience in advertising, marketing or a related field, at a brand or agency
Proven track record in driving organic growth and business development
Self-motivated, eager to learn and enthusiastic about the work
Thinks strategically and creatively
Deep marketing knowledge and experience leading a cross-functional group to strategic solutions for clients
Has a reputation for being a strategic partner and soft skills to build trusted internal and external relationships
Builds innovative strategies to achieve objectives
Ability to manage expectations appropriately and effectively
Track-record in developing integrated programs for accounts/clients; award-winning experience is a plus
Direct management experience
Experience supporting overall agency, department, or office growth
Deft in budget management, resource allocation, contract negotiation

Responsibilities

Providing on-going strategic counsel for various clients in consumer, non-profit and government sectors
Contributes strategic insights leveraged to develop client plans and secure new business opportunities
Maintains regular client contact, both verbal and written to develop a senior relationship
Develops annual client growth plans
Forecast budgets, track project utilization and provide invoice details
Works with account teams to develop big picture skills vis-à-vis strategic planning, client development, etc.
Writes and/or edits materials (strategy, digital content, social audits) with keen eye
Supervises junior team members (e.g. account executives, digital producer, media specialist)
Articulates the value proposition for all agency services
Actively markets the firm through participation at industry events
Promotes and upholds Allison’s core values

Benefits

Hybrid work environment with home and office schedule (2+ days in office per week) and work from anywhere weeks
Comprehensive health benefits (healthcare, vision, dental, pet, home, and auto insurance)
Generous time off policies (unlimited paid time off, wellness days, national holidays, summer Fridays)
Four-week sabbatical every five years of employment
Exceptional parental leave benefits
Global mentorship and networking programs
Monthly cell phone reimbursement
401k savings and employee stock purchase plan
Volunteer hours (20 hours annually) for designated non-profit partner and personal choice
Globally driven DEI initiatives (Employee Advocacy Groups, DEI committee)
Career growth opportunities, such as Allison University (multi-day customized trainings for each level)