Social Media Director

Join to apply for the Social Media Director role at dentsu Job Description MKTG Sports + Entertainment is looking for an ambitious Social Media Director to join our content team. This is a diverse role with the opportunity to lead multiple projects across our client roster. We’re looking for someone with a deep knowledge and passion of the sports industry (motorsports/F1, NFL is a plus) who will play a vital role in leading the team on social and influencer‑led campaigns. Location Charlotte, NC About You Expert knowledge of the social media landscape with a proven track record of developing best‑in‑class social and influencer campaigns Well‑versed in strategy development and analytics, ability to translate data into actionable insights Previous experience managing at least one direct report Culturally aware – you know what’s #trending in sports and culture and pride yourself on that Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Experience contributing to new business from developing pitch decks to presenting Well‑versed at managing budgets and building out scopes Comfortable leading accounts and building relationships with clients Excited to help grow our business – this means willing to work non‑standard hours, wearing multiple hats and responding to real‑time events under tight deadlines Key Responsibilities This role will report to the VP of Social and Influencer Marketing, helping to lead the end‑to‑end process of social strategy and influencer campaigns, inclusive of strategy, creative development, editorial calendar management, campaign execution and reporting Day‑to‑day lead across key accounts; most related to sponsorships across sports (F1, NFL, College Sports) Manage and mentor a growing team across multiple clients Partner with sponsorship / consulting team to guide social strategy and develop best practices Collaborate with production and creative teams to develop ideas through execution Achieve team revenue targets by helping to organically grow existing client engagements, lead new business opportunities, and participate in new business pitches Maintain an up‑to‑date knowledge of social trends, content formats, emerging platforms, and platform updates Effectively manage projects and create timelines based on priorities, resource availability, and other requirements Oversee project finances including managing budget, invoicing, and reconciliations Additional Information The annual salary range for this position is $94,000-$152,375. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits available with this position include: Medical, vision, and dental insurance Life insurance Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance 401k Flexible paid time off At least 15 paid holidays per year Paid sick and safe leave Paid parental leave Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e‑mail to ApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.com to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you. #J-18808-Ljbffr