Full-time · On-site
Vice President, Social Strategist
This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned strategist who can turn social media trends into sophisticated brand movements. It combines the rigor of traditional account planning with the agility of digital-first thinking. You will be the primary voice guiding major corporations through the complexities of modern internet culture.
DJE Holdings (Edelman) · New York, New York, United States · Posted 21 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned strategist who can turn social media trends into sophisticated brand movements. It combines the rigor of traditional account planning with the agility of digital-first thinking. You will be the primary voice guiding major corporations through the complexities of modern internet culture.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and present comprehensive social strategies to senior client stakeholders
- Craft insight-driven, actionable creative briefs that inspire production teams
- Identify and articulate emerging cultural trends and digital behaviors
- Lead proactive 'blue-sky' thinking sessions to drive innovation
- Collaborate with project teams to implement long-term online marketing roadmaps
Essential
- Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in social media or digital advertising strategy
- Proven track record as a core strategist rather than a content producer or community manager
- Demonstrated ability to design and lead primary and secondary research initiatives
- Experience conducting insights immersions and high-level stakeholder workshops
- Ability to translate social listening data into strategic recommendations
- Strong background in account planning or digital research
Preferred
- Experience working within a major digital, social, or integrated marketing agency
- History of delivering successful campaigns for large-scale, global consumer brands
- Deep familiarity with influencer marketing and the current tastemaker landscape
- Expertise in social channel best practices and emerging platform features
- Exceptional public speaking and deck-writing capabilities
Key Skills
Strategic PlanningMarket IntelligenceConsumer Insight AnalysisStakeholder ManagementBrief WritingCultural Trend ForecastingCross-functional LeadershipDigital AdvertisingResearch Methodology
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Opportunity to work with world-class, global clients
- Inclusive and equitable workplace culture
- Collaborative and trust-based environment
- Professional development in a leading global holding company
- Exposure to cutting-edge digital 'firsts' and innovation
Next step
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