Social Content Director

April 24

The Social Element

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We simplify social media, bring calm to the chaos, and build genuine human connections.

Social Media Engagement • Social Media Strategy • Social Media Insights • Social Media Content • Social Media Management

201 - 500

Description

• Set the creative vision - In partnership with the VP of Social Innovation, you will set the vision for The Social Element’s growing Creative Team, ensuring that we’re competitive and first-class in the evolving world of social content. • Implement Creative Ownership and Execution - Think, lead and do by actively contributing to the creation of deliverables including creating graphic and video content, overseeing and executing photo shoots, content editing, etc. Own creative work through the lifecycle of a project - for concept to development, to client pitching, creating, refining and delivering. • Be a Social Native and Trend Spotter - Stay on top of the latest platform updates and social culture trends. Identify the right moments for clients to join a trend, and create the unique content for moments for clients to lead the trends. • Own Team Development - Lead the development of the Social Content Creators, guiding them to achieve goals and assist in supporting their professional development. Lead in the hiring and contracting of additional creative team members in conjunction with creative vision. • Nurture Strategic Partnerships - Partner closely with Strategy to turn insights into strong performing creative. Provide strategic and creative feedback and lead brainstorms and concepting. Develop creative executions based on strategic insights and briefs. • Influence in Thought Leadership and Be a Client Leader - Serve as a thought leader in the social industry and with clients, helping to unlock ways to creatively achieve their goals and connect with their audiences. • Be a Presentation and Storytelling Expert - Support your content recommendations through strong written, editing, presentation, and communication skills. Leverage creative elements to captivate audiences and convey complex thoughts, emotions, and events simply and beautifully.

Requirements

• Extensive experience of creative leadership for social media platforms including stills, GIFS, and short-form video • An existing portfolio or real-world social content work, including client case studies, is required • Proven track record of creative talent management and new business pitching • Exceptional presentation skills are required • Existing freelance contacts preferred • Experience with digital photography and retouching, familiar with leading photoshoots • Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign • Expert foundation in photography, video, typography, layout, and illustration • Proficiency with a wide array of Adobe Creative Suite programs will be valued • Take pride in what we do, what we create, in The Social Element, and in our community. • Naturally inclusive, collaborative and with a positive can-do attitude

Benefits

• 100% Remote working • 36 days of holiday (including the bank holidays) Increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 36 days PTO. • Birthday off • Annual Occasion Day off for an important event (such as helping a new pet settle, your wedding, or moving home) • 1 Volunteer day off • Paid Sick time off • Group Insurance Medical plans with generous employer contribution, including one plan that is employer covered • Dental and Vision plans • FSA & HSA Options, with employer contribution to HSA on select plans • 401k with employer matching • Employer Paid Long-Term/Short-Term Disability • Enhanced family-friendly policies • Career Break: After 1 year's service, can take between 4 weeks and 1-year unpaid leave • Wellbeing Support • Flexible Fridays (Working half day)