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Global Social Lead

New York, NY ยท On-site

$140 - $180/hr

Lead all aspects of brand social planning and delivery, including intake, resourcing, prioritization, timelines, and execution standards alongside Project Management * Brief Translation: Translate ...

Communicate paid social planning recommendations to clients, providing detailed tactical information. * Illustrate how social media fits into a broader digital ecosystem and PESO structure.

Global Social Lead

New York, NY ยท On-site

$140 - $180/hr

Lead all aspects of brand social planning and delivery, including intake, resourcing, prioritization, timelines, and execution standards alongside Project Management * Brief Translation: Translate ...

* 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 ...

* 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 ...

Social Media Manager

Redmond, WA ยท On-site +1

$45 - $50/hr

Lead social planning and execution for an educational platform within the gaming sector, ensuring alignment with broader brand voice, social strategy, and business objectives. * Partner closely with ...

Ensure best practices are met across all sectors of paid social planning and buying, as well as knowledge sharing across teams * Build strong relationships with platform reps and identify partner ...

Ensure best practices are met across all sectors of paid social planning and buying, as well as knowledge sharing across teams * Build strong relationships with platform reps and identify partner ...

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How much do social planning jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for social planning in the United States is $43,685.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $51,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in social planning, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in social planning often encounter challenges such as balancing the diverse needs of community stakeholders, navigating regulatory requirements, and managing limited resources. Effective communication and stakeholder engagement are crucial for building consensus and ensuring that project outcomes reflect community priorities. Staying current with best practices and collaborating closely with other departments, such as urban planning and public health, can help address these challenges and lead to more successful, sustainable programs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Social Planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Social Planner, you typically need a background in urban planning, sociology, or social work, supported by relevant degrees or certifications. Familiarity with GIS software, community assessment tools, and data analysis platforms is commonly required. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills help build consensus and address diverse community needs. These skills ensure effective planning and implementation of programs that promote social well-being and equitable community development.

What is the difference between Social Planning vs Social Work?

AspectSocial PlanningSocial Work
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in urban planning, public administration, or related fieldsRequires a degree in social work (BSW, MSW) and licensure
Work EnvironmentOften involves policy development, community analysis, and program designFocuses on direct client services, counseling, and advocacy
Employer & IndustryGovernment agencies, non-profits, urban development organizationsHospitals, social service agencies, community health organizations

While both roles aim to improve community well-being, Social Planning primarily focuses on developing policies and programs at a community or city level, whereas Social Work involves direct interaction with individuals and families to address personal and social issues.

What is social planning?

Social planning is a process that involves identifying community needs and developing strategies and programs to address social issues such as housing, health, education, and inclusivity. Social planners work with governments, non-profits, and community groups to analyze data, consult stakeholders, and create policies that improve quality of life. Their work often includes advocating for marginalized populations and ensuring that resources are allocated equitably to support community well-being.
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Infographic showing various Social Planning job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,685 per year, or $21 per hour.

Associate Director, Social Media

EVERSANA INTOUCH

Chicago, IL โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 22 hours ago


Job description

Company Description

EVERSANA INTOUCHยฎโ€ฏis a global, full-service marketing agency network serving the life sciences industry, and is the first โ€“ and only โ€“ agency network to be part of a fully integrated commercialization platform through EVERSANAยฎ. We provide next-generation creative and media services, enterprise solutions and data analytics services for clients.ย 

We get fired up when people talk about gettingโ€”and stayingโ€”healthy. Thatโ€™s where we find our inspiration: in the very human experiences of patients, doctors, and even each other. Then, we collaborate on ways to make caring for oneโ€™s health more achievable, connecting patients and physicians with the information and tools they need.ย 

We embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs.โ€ฏย 

Job Description

WHAT DOES AN ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, SOCIAL MEDIA DO?

The Associate Director,ย Social Mediaย will lead development and tactical initiatives, serving as social media counsel to Account staff and external clients in collaboration with the social teamย lead. This person will manage a team of junior staff across multiple projects, while taking responsibility for strategy, execution, platformย collaborationย and social consultation. This person also conducts social listening research, delving deep into disease areas to unearth insights,ย provideย relevantย observationsย andย addย data points. Social listening query creation, dataย pullsย and optimization are key. Another area of focus is the development of influencer relationship management programs that deal with the identification,ย analysisย and curation of influencers within a particular patient population.ย ย 
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This Associate Director,ย Social Mediaย has an intimate understanding of paid media and can communicate paid social planning recommendations to clients, providing granular tactical information at the platform level and illustrating how that information fits into a broader digital ecosystem and PESO structure. This person must be adept at cross-collaboration with other subject matter experts and willing to engage and educate their peers. Externally, this person is expected to serve as the primary subject matter expert. They will also start to take responsibility for the financial health of the business. They should understand how to scope,ย staffย and report on social media project initiatives by budget,ย taskย and level of effort. Although this person will have the support and partnership of the Account Director, they will begin to build the businessย organicallyย and they may be asked toย participateย in new business pitches.ย 

  • Lead development and tactical initiatives for social media strategies.ย 
  • Serve as social media counsel to Account staff and external clients in collaboration with the social team lead.ย 
  • Manage a team of junior staff across multiple projects.ย 
  • Take responsibility for strategy, execution, platform collaboration, and social consultation.ย 
  • Conduct social listening research to unearth insights and provide relevant observations.ย 
  • Create,ย optimize, and manage social listening queries and data pulls.ย 
  • Develop and manage influencer relationship programs, including identification, analysis, and curation of influencers.ย 
  • Communicate paid social planning recommendations to clients, providing detailed tactical information.ย 
  • Illustrate how social media fits into a broader digital ecosystem and PESO structure.ย 
  • Collaborate with other subject matter experts and engage in peer education.ย 
  • Serve as the primary subject matter expert externally.ย 
  • Take responsibility for the financial health of social media projects.ย 
  • Scope, staff, and report on social media project initiatives by budget, task, and level of effort.ย 
  • Build the business organically andย participateย in new business pitches as needed.ย 
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.ย ย ย 
  • All other duties as assignedย ย 
Qualifications

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in Business, Marketing, Journalism or Communications/PRย ย 
  • Approximately 5+ years of related agency or business experienceย ย 
  • Hands on: High familiarity with business and personal use of social media, third-party managementย toolsย and social listening platforms. Ability to derive insights and actionable next steps from social listening data and social platform performance. Understand the role that paid media plays within a social-owned marketing strategy, along with the importance of influencers in the social spaceย ย 
  • Team player: Strong multi-tasking and problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a team environment with the occasional delegation to junior staffย ย 
  • Growth driver: Strong client relationship skills and a knack for maximizing organic growth opportunities within current workloadย ย 
  • Excellent communication skills: Ability to write about, explain and present social media tactics and concepts in a highly regulated environmentย ย 
  • Proven ability to manage projects independently and collaboratively to successful completionย ย 
  • Understands and leads social media performance analyticsย ย 
  • IRM campaign creation and managementย ย 
  • Periodic travelย requiredย 

Additional Information

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:

Patient Minded I act with the patientโ€™s best interest in mind.ย 

Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.ย 

Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now.ย 

Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others.โ€ฏย 

Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.ย 

Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.ย 

Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.ย 

Always Innovateโ€ฏI am bold and creative in everything I do.

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EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. If this job posting includes a base salary range, itย representsย the low and high end of the salary range for this position and is not applicable to locations outside of theย U.S.ย ย Compensation will beย determinedย based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living).ย ย More information about EVERSANAโ€™s benefits package can be found atย eversana.com/careers.ย ย EVERSANA reserves the right toย modifyย this base salary rangeย and benefitsย at any time.ย 

From EVERSANAโ€™s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of oneโ€™s identity. All of our employeesโ€™ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodations applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview and hiring process, please contact us atย applicantsupport@eversana.com.

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