Vice President, Social Strategy (US Hispanic)

Built to thrive amid the full complexity of today's modern marketing, Edelman Digital is backed by the world’s largest independent communications agency. We help some of the world's most renown companies evolve, promote and protect their brands through a wide range of solutions, including performance marketing, e-commerce, digital transformation, social media marketing, content production, newsroom strategy and execution, influencer, crisis and much, much more. To achieve this, we have assembled a stellar team of nearly one thousand Creatives, Strategists, Media Specialists, Analysts and Technologists across fifty offices in 25 countries. Our success comes from our smart, passionate and curious people, who tell great stories and solve complex business problems day in and day out.

We’re helping world-class brands move at the speed of culture and are looking for a Vice President (VP), Social Strategy with experience in the US Hispanic Market to bring their passion for social media to one of our key Entertainment accounts targeting Hispanic consumers in the US.

Mainly a consultative role, the VP, Social Strategy will guide our client to devise and implement an enterprise-level Social Media vision focused on key business objectives. The VP, Social Strategy partners with clients and internal teams to develop brand-enhancing strategies, operational and structural plans and performance-focused frameworks across all social channels and stages of the consumer journey. The candidate must be fully bilingual (English-Spanish) with a strong track-record as a Social Media strategist working with US-based brands (at an agency or client). Experience in the entertainment or media industry a plus.

This individual should demonstrate experience working with other team leads, clients, and creatives to develop solutions through market intelligence and simple, meaningful Hispanic consumer insight. They should be comfortable developing and presenting strategy to multiple client stakeholders. They are passionate advocates for the consumer/end user throughout the creative process and should have an appreciation for how social media impacts the overall brand experience.

They are the practice expert, focused on unearthing and articulating cultural insights and digital truths. They must be a passionate consumer of digital and social media and infuse that knowledge into every aspect of the planning process. With a background in advertising, digital strategy, research, and/or account planning, this individual should be adept at identifying cultural trends that brands can tap into. They must have a demonstrated ability to develop, design, and conduct primary and secondary research, insights immersions, and stakeholder workshops.

The VP, Social Strategy ensures precision thinking and smart strategy is provided to internal and external clients.

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PAY RANGE: $99,000 - $175,000

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for PR; Advertising Age’s 2019 A-List; the Holmes Report’s 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work. Since our founding in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business. Edelman owns specialty companies Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).

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