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Past success sharing social innovation, a perspective on the industry and a forward-thinking vision of what could be next * Has managed executive level client relationships, while being deeply ...

Stay ahead of platform evolution, creator trends, emerging technologies, and changing consumer behaviors to ensure Can-Am remains at the forefront of social innovation. * Establish and monitor KPIs ...

SVP, Paid Social

Chicago, IL · On-site

$195K - $245K/yr

Past success sharing social innovation, a perspective on the industry and a forward-thinking vision of what could be next * Has managed executive level client relationships, while being deeply ...

Stay ahead of platform evolution, creator trends, emerging technologies, and changing consumer behaviors to ensure Can-Am remains at the forefront of social innovation. * Establish and monitor KPIs ...

For further details, please visit Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the ...

Innovation Manager

Oakland, CA · On-site +1

$80K - $100K/yr

Kuli Kuli is a high-growth startup at the intersection of CPG and social good. We are the leading ... Kuli Kuli is looking for an Innovation Manager with experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG ...

For further details, please visit Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the ...

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How much do social innovation jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for social innovation in the United States is $76,266.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,000.00 and $91,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Social Innovation job focuses on developing and implementing new solutions to social or environmental challenges. Professionals in this field work in nonprofits, businesses, or government to create sustainable and impactful change. Their work may include designing programs, leveraging technology, or forming partnerships to address issues like poverty, education, or climate change. These roles require creativity, collaboration, and a deep understanding of social needs.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a social innovation professional?

Social Innovation professionals often spend their days conducting research on social issues, brainstorming and designing new initiatives, and developing project plans with measurable outcomes. They work closely with diverse stakeholders—such as nonprofit leaders, community organizations, and business partners—to pilot, evaluate, and scale solutions. Regular tasks may also involve organizing stakeholder workshops, preparing grant proposals, and monitoring project progress using impact metrics. Collaboration and adaptability are key, as projects can evolve rapidly based on new findings and community feedback.

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To thrive in Social Innovation, you need a strong understanding of social impact principles, project management, and research skills, often supported by a degree in social sciences, public policy, or related fields. Familiarity with data analysis tools, design thinking methodologies, and impact measurement frameworks such as Theory of Change is important. Creative problem-solving, collaboration, and excellent communication are valuable soft skills in this area. These abilities are crucial for successfully developing and implementing innovative solutions to complex social challenges.

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$195K - $245K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Key responsibilities

  • Manage media planning, optimization, and the strategic vision for paid social clients.

  • Oversee media delivery, ensure error-free media activation, and support best practices across accounts.

  • Represent Paid Social in client presentations, contribute to new business pitches, and support product and capability development.


Job description

Job Description:

The Senior Vice President, Paid Social will manage media planning, optimization, and the strategic vision for several of dentsu's largest paid social clients.

The main responsibilities include the following:

  • Oversee the full adoption, strategy and implementation of dentsu's paid social planning process.

  • Actively participate in new business pitch work, inclusive of representing Paid Socialin actual in-room client presentations.

  • Help drive more effective media operations integration and best practices with Media teams to ensure 100% error-free activation.

This role requires deep digital subject matter expertise within paid social, team leadership experience and strong operational skills. Executive-level client management and presentation skills are a critical competency in this role.

This position reports to our EVP, Head of Paid Social, will be managing a senior level team, is excited to build and be embedded in the work, owning client relationships, and driving new business.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Oversee media delivery and ensure a best-in-class work product supporting dentsu's paid social value proposition

  • Contribute and create thought leadership with a perspective on the paid social industry

  • Standardize briefing, planning & optimization processes

  • Apply a media operations best practices playbook across all media accounts, ensuring compliance and error-free media activation

  • Support the paid social department in recruiting, hiring, and career-pathing of next-generation media leaders

  • Act as a Paid Social SME in new pitches and for current clients

  • Contribute to product and capability development, as well as overall value proposition and acquisition strategy

Qualifications:

  • 15+ years of experience in digital media agencies, with a focus on paid media and paid social

  • Experience managing teams of paid social professionals and contributing strategically to the social senior leadership team

  • Media savvy, with an understanding of influencer and organic

  • Deep expertise of Paid Social required - both in platform and around broader industry trends.

  • Past success sharing social innovation, a perspective on the industry and a forward-thinking vision of what could be next

  • Has managed executive level client relationships, while being deeply embedded in the work, building paid social capabilities and working within the platforms we work in every day

  • Driven new business initiatives, working closely with teams to own the process from start to finish.

Additional Information:

At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we're connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.

The annual salary range for this position is $195K- $245K. 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, and

  • 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.

To begin the application process, please click on the "Apply" button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

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 toApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.comby clicking on the link to let usknow the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.

Location:

Chicago - N. State

Brand:

Dentsu X

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

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 toApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.comby clicking on the link to let usknow the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.