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Gondola

Director, Social Media

San Diego, CA · On-site

$80 - $120/hr

# Director, Social Media## San Diego • ### @sandiegofcPosted on 7/6/2026 • Full-time## As the ... Manage a growing social media team, setting clear goals, creative direction, and performance ...

Tombras

Associate Director, Social Media

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$110 - $170/hr

We're looking for an Associate Director of Social Media who can lead social strategy, drive ... Manage and mentor a team of social media managers and strategists ● Continuously explore new ...

Tombras

Associate Director, Social Media

Knoxville, TN · On-site

We're looking for an Associate Director of Social Media who can lead social strategy, drive ... Manage and mentor a team of social media managers and strategists * Continuously explore new social ...

Braven

Associate Director, Social Media

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Associate Director, Social Media Team : Communications & Marketing Location : Hybrid in Atlanta (GA ... Manage and grow all Braven social accounts with a consistent brand voice that reflects the energy ...

Tombras

Associate Director, Social Media

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

We're looking for an Associate Director of Social Media who can lead social strategy, drive ... Manage and mentor a team of social media managers and strategists ● Continuously explore new ...

Braven

Associate Director, Social Media

Newark, NJ · On-site

Associate Director, Social Media Team : Communications & Marketing Location : Hybrid in Atlanta (GA ... Manage and grow all Braven social accounts with a consistent brand voice that reflects the energy ...

Braven

Associate Director, Social Media

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Associate Director, Social Media Team : Communications & Marketing Location : Hybrid in Atlanta (GA ... Manage and grow all Braven social accounts with a consistent brand voice that reflects the energy ...

Braven

Associate Director, Social Media

New York, NY · On-site

Associate Director, Social Media Team : Communications & Marketing Location : Hybrid in Atlanta (GA ... Manage and grow all Braven social accounts with a consistent brand voice that reflects the energy ...

Braven

Associate Director, Social Media

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Associate Director, Social Media Team : Communications & Marketing Location : Hybrid in Atlanta (GA ... Manage and grow all Braven social accounts with a consistent brand voice that reflects the energy ...

Braven

Associate Director, Social Media

Newark, NJ · On-site

Associate Director, Social Media Team : Communications & Marketing Location : Hybrid in Atlanta (GA ... Manage and grow all Braven social accounts with a consistent brand voice that reflects the energy ...

Braven

Associate Director, Social Media

Chicago, IL · On-site

Associate Director, Social Media Team : Communications & Marketing Location : Hybrid in Atlanta (GA ... Manage and grow all Braven social accounts with a consistent brand voice that reflects the energy ...

Braven

Associate Director, Social Media

Chicago, IL

Associate Director, Social Media Team : Communications & Marketing Location : Hybrid in Atlanta (GA ... Manage and grow all Braven social accounts with a consistent brand voice that reflects the energy ...

Braven

Associate Director, Social Media

New York, NY

Associate Director, Social Media Team : Communications & Marketing Location : Hybrid in Atlanta (GA ... Manage and grow all Braven social accounts with a consistent brand voice that reflects the energy ...

Kosmos

Social Media Manager

Fall River, MA · Remote

$70K - $100K/yr

Growing Consumer Products Company in the Fall River, MA area has a need for a Social Media Manager. It is a direct hire role with full benefits and a bonus program. As a Social Media Manager, you ...

Kosmos

Social Media Manager

Newport, RI · Remote

$70K - $100K/yr

Growing Consumer Products Company in the Fall River, MA area has a need for a Social Media Manager. It is a direct hire role with full benefits and a bonus program. As a Social Media Manager, you ...

Kosmos

Social Media Manager

Providence, RI · Remote

$70K - $100K/yr

Rhode Island area has a need for a Social Media Manager. It is a direct hire role with full benefits and a bonus program. As a Social Media Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing and ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for director social media manager in the United States is $94,507.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $118,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Director Social Media Manager, you need expertise in digital marketing strategy, content creation, analytics, and a track record of managing social campaigns, often supported by a relevant degree or certifications like Hootsuite or HubSpot. Familiarity with tools such as Sprout Social, Google Analytics, and social media advertising platforms is essential. Exceptional leadership, creativity, and crisis management skills help you inspire teams and protect brand reputation. These abilities are crucial for maximizing engagement, driving business growth, and maintaining a strong, consistent brand presence across platforms.

How does a Director Social Media Manager typically collaborate with other departments within a company?

A Director Social Media Manager often works cross-functionally with marketing, public relations, customer service, and product teams to align social media strategies with overall business goals. They facilitate communication between creative teams for campaign development, coordinate with analytics departments to measure success, and ensure messaging is consistent across all platforms. Building strong relationships with these departments is key to executing effective social media initiatives and responding quickly to trends or crises.

What does a Director Social Media Manager do?

A Director Social Media Manager is responsible for overseeing an organization's social media strategy at a high level. They lead teams, develop campaigns, set goals, analyze performance metrics, and ensure brand consistency across all social platforms. This role often involves collaborating with other departments, managing budgets, and staying updated on trends to maintain a strong online presence. Their ultimate goal is to drive engagement, growth, and positive brand reputation through effective social media management.

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AspectDirector Social Media ManagerSocial Media Strategist
CredentialsBachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field; extensive social media experienceBachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field; strong social media knowledge
Work EnvironmentLeads social media teams, manages campaigns, and oversees strategy at a managerial levelDevelops social media strategies, creates content plans, and analyzes performance
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in larger organizations with social media departmentsCommon in agencies, startups, and companies focusing on content creation

The main difference is that the Director Social Media Manager oversees the entire social media department and strategy implementation, while the Social Media Strategist focuses on developing and executing specific social media plans. The director has higher managerial responsibilities, whereas the strategist concentrates on tactical content and campaign development.

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Social Media Manager

VyStar Credit Union

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 22 days ago

VyStar Credit Union rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

At VyStar, we offer competitive pay, an excellent benefit package that includes a 401(k) Plan, an extensive paid technical and on-the-job training program, and tuition reimbursement--available to all full and part time employees. Part time positions start at a minimum of 30 hours per week.
We encourage you to become a part of VyStar Credit Union's family of employees.
Social Media Manager
ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT
As the Social Media Manager, you will lead VyStar Credit Union's social media presence across all social platforms, driving brand awareness, product acquisition, follower growth, and positive member & community engagement through engaging social-first content. You will serve as a key social ambassador between internal departments, external partners, developing and executing a comprehensive social strategy that builds VyStar's reputation as the credit union of the Southeast. Reporting to the Vice President, Creative Director & Social Media, you will manage campaigns, content, social care, analytics, and agency relationships, while staying ahead of emerging platforms, trends, and technologies. Driving innovation through creativity and implementing AI in workflows will be critical for success.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Own the social media content calendar and lead hands-on content creation across all platforms, including writing captions, scripting short-form video, and directing or producing assets independently or with agency partners; manage user-generated content strategy to include contesting.
  • Champion social-first creative innovation, working with copywriters and designers to ensure content is engaging and stops people in their scroll.
  • Monitor social media keywords, trends, and user engagement and suggest content optimization.
  • Develop and manage social media KPIs, monthly reporting and data for senior management presentations, and demonstrate how data informs evolution of social strategy.
  • Stay on top of social trends and changes to platforms.
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Product Development, Compliance, external partners and Agency teams on social content to drive growth of branded social media platforms.
  • Manage social media response processes procedures and social care team members to ensure best-in-class member experience.
  • Ensure social media policies and procedures are aligned with financial rules and regulations that govern the credit union
  • Participate in on-site activation events as needed.
  • All employees and business units, as first line of defense, are expected to proactively help identify, assess, manage, and report risks within their domain of work. To enhance a healthy risk culture and support our growth for good pillar, employees will maintain vigilance in safeguarding our operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates. The Risk team serves as the second line of defense by providing risk oversight and credible challenge whereas the Audit team serves as the third line of defense by providing risk assurance.

Incumbent is expected to demonstrate each of the following VyStar Excellence behaviors in performing the duties and responsibilities of their job:
  • Focus - Focus your full attention by carefully listening to and observing client or member.
  • Connect - Consistently be friendly and approachable. Demonstrate your care.
  • Understand - Listen empathetically and ask questions (70%/30% rule).
  • Counsel - Recommend solutions based on your member's needs and objectives.
  • Advance - Ensure that member's expectations were exceeded.
  • Verify necessary follow-up actions.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
BS degree in Marketing, Communication, or relevant years of experience
EXPERIENCE
  • 7+ years' experience in marketing role, inclusive of:
  • 6+ years' supporting social marketing programs including social care/response, organic content and engagement and paid social promotion across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok and YouTube
  • 3+ years' experience managing social media content and engagement, measurement and listening through automation tools such as Sprinklr, HubSpot, and Chatmeter.
  • 3+ years' experience providing customer support through social platforms.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
  • Extensive knowledge of social media marketing management and analytics tools such as Sprinklr, HubSpot, Chatmeter to manage social media content and engagement, measurement and listening.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills; comfortable with analyzing data and reporting on actionable insights.
  • Deep understanding of SEO and web traffic metrics, social media KPIs and how they drive growth.
  • Excellent writer with proven ability to manage customer service issues.
  • Communicate with industry professionals and influencers to create a strong network.
  • Provide constructive feedback to colleagues, agency partners and internal stakeholders.
  • Hands-on content creator - comfortable writing captions, scripting and directing short-form video, and producing or editing basic social assets independently; photography and video production skills strongly preferred.
  • Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
  • An elevated level of interpersonal skills and social sensitivity are required. The candidate works with employees on all levels of the organization. The candidate is a resource for the organization and must be an effective listener and communicator. The candidate must set an example in attitude, behavior, and work ethic.
  • Excellent multitasking skills
  • Strong leadership and negotiation skills with business and technical groups include ability to share knowledge, resolve conflicts and build consensus among many stakeholders.
  • Experience of nurturing and developing talent within teams
  • Positive outlook, strong work ethic, and responsiveness to all internal and external stakeholders.
  • Successful record of accomplishment leading projects and project teams in a dynamic, fast paced environment
  • Business acumen, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Must also have exceptional presentation, communication, and negotiation skills and present to senior management as needed.
  • Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel
  • Ability to use project management tools like Adobe Workfront, SharePoint and Microsoft teams.
  • Proficiency with content creation and design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Express, Canva, or CapCut for producing and editing social assets.
  • Deep knowledge of platform-specific best practices across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and Pinterest - including format, aspect ratio, caption length, hashtag strategy, posting cadence, and native features (Reels, Stories, Carousels, TikTok Trends); stays current on algorithm changes and applies them to content strategy

EDUCATION
BS degree in Marketing, Communication, or relevant years of experience
DISCLAIMERS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Nothing in this position description is an implied contract for employment. The position description is intended to be an accurate account of the essential functions. The functions are not all encompassing and are subject to change at any time by management.
  • The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • As required or requested, may exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

VyStar Credit Union is not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at VyStar via e-mail, internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of VyStar Credit Union.
No placement fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.
Thank you for your inquiry regarding our current job opening. Your resume will be carefully reviewed against the position requirements. Should your experience and skills match, you will be contacted by one of our Human Resources department staff members.
Thank you again for your interest in this position!
VyStar Credit Union Human Resources

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