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Wunderman Thompson

Associate Social Director

Wunderman Thompson, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview Who We Are: At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking an Associate Director, Social Media Strategist and subject matter expert to join one of the largest teams at VML working on a key client!

Who you are:

You\'re a curious, culturally-fluent strategist who loves to question assumptions and challenge the status quo. You\'ll uncover insights that can guide a brand\'s ideas and decisions and play a key role in shaping their overall approach to social.

What you’ll do

Develop social strategies, social playbooks, activations and campaign ideas

Conduct and synthesize research, social listening and other data to guide a brand\'s strategic decisions

Partner with creative, strategy, data and media teams to support a brand\'s social marketing goals

Onboard and train junior team members

What you’ll need

6+ years of social marketing experience

Experience leading projects and overseeing the work of others

Advanced understanding of social platforms and functions, and the ability to share that knowledge with others

Ability to collaborate effectively within a team

Strong communication and presentation skills

Salary and Benefits The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is $75,000 — $180,000 USD. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package. WPP Benefits details are available from the employer.

Work Model We believe the best work happens when we\'re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. We\'ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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