Sr. Social Strategist | Marketing Creative Team

As a Senior Social Strategist at DEPT®, your responsibilities are multifaceted. You'll develop data-driven social and digital strategies that fuel innovative marketing ideas while writing engaging briefs. Collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams, you'll craft scalable content strategies and provide essential feedback to creative teams. Analyzing competitors' social presence and conducting social listening are crucial aspects of the role, as these actions lead to insightful, actionable strategies that meet both client needs and audience expectations.

Candidates for the Senior Social Strategist role at DEPT® should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar position, preferably at digital or social agencies. A deep understanding of various social media platforms is essential, as well as experience using social listening tools like Brandwatch and Sprinklr. Strong communication skills are necessary to present ideas effectively and to collaborate with key stakeholders at global brands.

Success as a Senior Social Strategist at DEPT® requires a strong blend of analytical and creative skills. Candidates should possess excellent organizational skills, high attention to detail, and strong interpersonal capabilities. Communication skills are critical, as you'll need to effectively persuade clients and excite creative teams. A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset will allow you to thrive in this innovative environment, along with expertise in building presentations and analyzing social media trends.

DEPT® promotes a healthy work-life balance by offering flexible remote work options while requiring candidates to be located within 50 miles of Los Angeles, CA. The company's culture encourages personal growth and well-being while providing a competitive benefits package, including healthcare, PTO, and parental leave. DEPT® understands that when employees feel supported, they perform at their best.

The anticipated salary range for a Senior Social Strategist at DEPT® is between $95,100 and $120,000. Salary determination considers factors such as relevant experience, expertise, and organizational impact. DEPT® values its employees and ensures competitive compensation reflective of their contributions and the dynamic work environment we foster.

When answering this question, highlight specific examples of successful social media strategies you've created in the past. Discuss the objectives, data-driven processes, and outcomes, emphasizing how your strategies effectively engaged target audiences and met business goals.

Showcase your approach to staying current with social media trends by mentioning industry publications, webinars, following thought leaders, and participating in professional networks. Explain how you have applied this knowledge to your work and kept your team or clients informed.

Discuss your experience with specific social listening tools like Brandwatch or Sprinklr, describing how you utilized them to gather insights into audience behaviors or industry trends. Provide examples of how these insights directly influenced your strategies or client engagements.

Explain your process for receiving and implementing feedback. Emphasize your collaborative mindset, willingness to adapt, and how you value input from creative teams to enhance the overall quality of the end product, showcasing a positive learning attitude.

Share a specific campaign where your research led to powerful insights that shaped the execution. Outline the research methods used, the insights gained, and how they directly impacted the campaign's success, providing measurable results when possible.

Talk about your approach to mentorship, fostering an environment of learning. Share specific techniques you’ve used, such as one-on-one guidance, collaborative projects, or sharing resources, emphasizing your commitment to developing others' skills and confidence in the field.

Highlight your strategies for creating engaging presentations, such as storytelling techniques, visual elements, and interactive discussions. Provide examples of successful presentations you've conducted and how they left a lasting impression on clients, ultimately driving agreement on key strategies.

Emphasize the importance of analytics in guiding your decision-making process. Discuss methods you employ to analyze data, turning metrics into actionable insights. Provide examples of how analytics have shaped previous strategies and led to improved outcomes.

Discuss your organizational skills and methods for task prioritization, such as using project management tools or frameworks like the Eisenhower Matrix. Explain how you assess deadlines, project significance, and team inputs to manage workflow effectively while ensuring quality work.

Share your enthusiasm for joining DEPT® by relating to their culture of innovation and commitment to purpose-driven work. Discuss how DEPT®'s values and the opportunity to work with a diverse set of clients align with your career goals and passion for making a meaningful impact in the digital space.