Associate Creative Director, Social Media

We're looking for an Associate Creative Director, Social Media, to help lead social-first creative across a portfolio of brands. This role is for a culturally fluent creative leader who understands how brands win attention on social through strong ideas, platform-native execution, and smart collaboration with strategy, account, and production teams. You'll be responsible for setting the creative vision for social, elevating day-to-day content, and guiding teams to produce work that is timely, relevant, and effective.

LEADING CREATIVE VISION FOR CONTENT ACROSS CHANNELS

• Assist client and project teams with developing and implementing campaigns that seamlessly translate to multiple social channels. Use brand standards and performance goals to guide the development of creative for a brand or campaign. Ensure messaging consistency, delivery, and alignment with the client's business objectives

CROSS-DEPARTMENTAL COLLABORATION

• Act as an interdisciplinary collaborator, working in partnership with Art Directors and other specialists to execute nuanced creative messaging and brand work across channels.

CLIENT RELATIONSHIP

• Interface with clients as needed, ensuring strategies are in alignment with goals and are presented thoroughly and expertly. Serve as a lead strategist for consulting teams and clients on messaging strategy.

MENTORSHIP TO OTHERS

• Train and mentor other creative specialists throughout the tactical execution of campaigns. Assist in the professional development of creative skills and thinking.

CREATIVE REPRESENTATION FOR NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

• Support new business development efforts by participating in pitches, strategic plans, etc., and providing creative solutions to client challenges/needs.

STAY UP-TO-DATE & IN THE KNOW

• Research and share new approaches to social media engagement
• Stay on top of platform updates, trends, and emerging content formats to keep our brand at the forefront of culture
• Keep up-to-date with new features and functionalities related to customer engagement available on priority social channels

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Design, or other related field
• 8+ years of experience or project work creating and implementing social media strategies
• Living in the Raleigh-Durham area or willing to relocate
• Strong understanding of digital marketing
• Strong writing and editing skills with a sharp eye for tone, grammar, and performance-driven copy
• Experience shooting content with an iPhone and a professional camera
• Strong experience with tools such as Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, CapCut, Canva, or similar for editing
• Understanding of current trends, meme culture, and platform nuances
• Previous experience with influencer marketing or UGC programs
• Familiarity with Google Analytics is preferred