Weber Shandwick
Manager,SocialStrategy
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“Manager, Social Strategy at Weber Shandwick. Skills: Social media strategy, Digital engagement, Client counsel. Lead development of social media campaigns. Implement social media campaigns”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive businesses forward; Win next biggest clients
Industry & Context.
Client challenges; Translate client needs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4-5 years in digital communications, 4-5 years in marketing positions, 4-5 years focused on social media, Experience supporting large clients, Experience driving innovative social media programs, Deep expertise in social media, Experience working closely with teams
Nice to Have
Experience writing longer form content
What You'll Do.
Lead development of social media campaigns
Implement social media campaigns
Integrate campaigns into programs
Educate clients about trends
Educate colleagues about trends
Implement digital engagement campaigns
Serve as platform strategist
Oversee social media channels
Manage editorial planning
Conduct social listening
Analyze content performance
Inform creative development
Inform editorial asset development
Resonate with audiences
Use social channels effectively
Serve as client contact
Manage digital campaigns
Provide project management
Provide strategic counsel
Communicate with clients
Collaborate with staff
Ensure client deliverables
Support new business development
Develop presentations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Senior staff members; Junior staff members; Several teams; Senior internal agency staff
Communication Scope
Written communications; Virtual communication; IRL communication; Persuasive presentation
Process & Methodology
Project management, Organizational skills, Time management skills
Full Job Description
Who We Are Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency – we’re an engagement agency and we’re working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We’re storytellers, content creators, and we engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and to our people. We embrace creativity and collaboration, and we engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations. Manager, Social Strategy Have you ever been accused of being Extremely Online? Do you obsessively read about social media trends, scroll through Instagram and TikTok nonstop and have a media diet that could best be described as eclectic, diverse, maybe even chaotic? Are you curious about all things media and meme culture? Do you use LinkedIn unironically and understand the value of social as a part of a comprehensive integrated media approach? Are you passionate about researching the latest digital innovations, learning new tools, and translating findings into that ‘a ha’ moment for clients? Do you get excited about sharing data-driven insights with clients to inform future social media strategy? Are you a resourceful and proactive digital communicator that ‘gets’ marketing but approaches client challenges with an earned first mindset? If so, we’re glad you’re here and keep reading! Weber Shandwick is currently seeking a Manager, Social Strategy to join our team in Chicago. This motivated collaborator will bring their ✨passion✨ for all things social to our high-performance, collaborative team. As a Senior Manager you will work closely with both senior and junior staff members across several teams to provide sound digital counsel and manage day-to-day work. Prepare to manage up, manage down, and work alongside some of the smartest folks you could ever hope to call colleagues. And yes, we like to have fun while we do it. All ultimately in service of helping our clients—some of the world’s leading brands—drive their businesses
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