Senior Level Social Director Jobs
Senior level social director jobs put experienced professionals in charge of social strategy, brand voice, and the cross-functional teams that bring campaigns to life. Roles are concentrated across Education, Staffing & Recruiting, and Retail, with 17% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like 24 Seven Talent, Chewy, and Kendra Scott hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a Director of Social Media to lead the social strategy for a fast-growing, digitally native fashion brand and shape how it shows up across culture, fashion, and digital platforms. This leader will drive audience growth, brand relevance, engagement, and customer acquisition while building a best-in-class social presence for a Gen Z audience. The ideal candidate is a creative and strategic leader who understands fashion culture, moves quickly with emerging trends, and knows how to translate social-first storytelling into measurable business results. You will lead Social Managers and Content Creators while partnering closely with Creative, Influencer Marketing, E-commerce, Retail, and Paid Media teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Social Strategy & Brand Growth:
- Own the overall social media strategy across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Snapchat, and emerging platforms.
- Develop annual, quarterly, and monthly strategies aligned with brand and business objectives.
- Drive audience growth, engagement, video views, traffic, customer acquisition, and brand awareness.
- Identify emerging trends, platform shifts, and cultural moments that create opportunities for the brand to lead conversations.
- Establish content pillars and storytelling frameworks that balance brand building with business performance.
- Translate product launches, seasonal campaigns, store openings, and key brand moments into social-first strategies.
Content & Creative Leadership:
- Lead the development of culturally relevant, platform-native content across all social channels.
- Direct and develop a team of Social Managers and Content Creators, providing clear creative guidance and actionable feedback.
- Guide content concepts, hooks, storytelling, filming approaches, editing styles, and platform-specific execution.
- Partner with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Stylists, and Production teams to deliver compelling, on-brand content.
- Balance trend-driven, creator-led, editorial, product-focused, and lifestyle content.
- Champion experimentation with new formats, creative concepts, and platform features.
- Establish efficient content calendars, workflows, and production processes to support high-volume execution.
Team & Cross-Functional Leadership:
- Mentor and develop a high-performing social team, fostering creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with Influencer Marketing, E-commerce, Retail, Paid Media, PR, and Merchandising to ensure social is integrated into major brand initiatives.
- Collaborate with Paid Media and Growth teams to identify and amplify high-performing organic content.
- Serve as the voice of the social audience internally, sharing cultural insights and opportunities that inform broader brand decisions.
- Identify future team needs and opportunities to scale the social organization.
Analytics & Performance:
- Own social reporting, KPI development, and performance analysis across all channels.
- Monitor content performance and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
- Identify winning formats and scale successful content strategies across platforms.
- Measure the impact of social on engagement, audience growth, traffic, conversion, and customer acquisition.
- Present performance recaps and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of experience in social media, digital marketing, content strategy, or brand marketing, preferably within fashion, beauty, lifestyle, or consumer brands.
- 3+ years of experience managing and developing social media teams and Content Creators.
- Proven success leading social strategy for a fast-growing consumer brand.
- Deep understanding of Gen Z audiences, fashion culture, creators, and emerging social trends.
- Strong expertise across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Snapchat, and emerging platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to grow social audiences, increase engagement, and drive measurable business results.
- Strong understanding of short-form video, content production, storytelling, and platform-specific best practices.
- Experience developing and directing creator-led content strategies.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to turn performance data into strategic action.
- Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, trend-driven environment.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a Director of Social Media to lead the social strategy for a fast-growing, digitally native fashion brand and shape how it shows up across culture, fashion, and digital platforms. This leader will drive audience growth, brand relevance, engagement, and customer acquisition while building a best-in-class social presence for a Gen Z audience. The ideal candidate is a creative and strategic leader who understands fashion culture, moves quickly with emerging trends, and knows how to translate social-first storytelling into measurable business results. You will lead Social Managers and Content Creators while partnering closely with Creative, Influencer Marketing, E-commerce, Retail, and Paid Media teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Social Strategy & Brand Growth:
- Own the overall social media strategy across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Snapchat, and emerging platforms.
- Develop annual, quarterly, and monthly strategies aligned with brand and business objectives.
- Drive audience growth, engagement, video views, traffic, customer acquisition, and brand awareness.
- Identify emerging trends, platform shifts, and cultural moments that create opportunities for the brand to lead conversations.
- Establish content pillars and storytelling frameworks that balance brand building with business performance.
- Translate product launches, seasonal campaigns, store openings, and key brand moments into social-first strategies.
Content & Creative Leadership:
- Lead the development of culturally relevant, platform-native content across all social channels.
- Direct and develop a team of Social Managers and Content Creators, providing clear creative guidance and actionable feedback.
- Guide content concepts, hooks, storytelling, filming approaches, editing styles, and platform-specific execution.
- Partner with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Stylists, and Production teams to deliver compelling, on-brand content.
- Balance trend-driven, creator-led, editorial, product-focused, and lifestyle content.
- Champion experimentation with new formats, creative concepts, and platform features.
- Establish efficient content calendars, workflows, and production processes to support high-volume execution.
Team & Cross-Functional Leadership:
- Mentor and develop a high-performing social team, fostering creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with Influencer Marketing, E-commerce, Retail, Paid Media, PR, and Merchandising to ensure social is integrated into major brand initiatives.
- Collaborate with Paid Media and Growth teams to identify and amplify high-performing organic content.
- Serve as the voice of the social audience internally, sharing cultural insights and opportunities that inform broader brand decisions.
- Identify future team needs and opportunities to scale the social organization.
Analytics & Performance:
- Own social reporting, KPI development, and performance analysis across all channels.
- Monitor content performance and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
- Identify winning formats and scale successful content strategies across platforms.
- Measure the impact of social on engagement, audience growth, traffic, conversion, and customer acquisition.
- Present performance recaps and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of experience in social media, digital marketing, content strategy, or brand marketing, preferably within fashion, beauty, lifestyle, or consumer brands.
- 3+ years of experience managing and developing social media teams and Content Creators.
- Proven success leading social strategy for a fast-growing consumer brand.
- Deep understanding of Gen Z audiences, fashion culture, creators, and emerging social trends.
- Strong expertise across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Snapchat, and emerging platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to grow social audiences, increase engagement, and drive measurable business results.
- Strong understanding of short-form video, content production, storytelling, and platform-specific best practices.
- Experience developing and directing creator-led content strategies.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to turn performance data into strategic action.
- Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, trend-driven environment.
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Senior Level Social Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level social director job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned social strategy end-to-end, not just executed it. A strong portfolio of measurable outcomes, experience managing or mentoring a team, and demonstrated ability to align social programs with broader business goals will set you apart. Cross-platform fluency, crisis communication experience, and comfort presenting to executive stakeholders are increasingly expected at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level social directors?
Companies hiring senior level social directors right now include 24 Seven Talent, Chewy, and Kendra Scott, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from mid-size to enterprise organizations with established content and brand teams that need experienced leadership, not just execution.
Are there remote senior level social director jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 17% of senior level social director openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the digital nature of the work. Some organizations still prefer on-site or hybrid arrangements for roles that involve close collaboration with creative, marketing, or executive teams.
What makes a social director role senior level?
Senior level social director roles are defined by strategic ownership rather than task execution. You're responsible for setting the direction of social programs, managing or mentoring other social and content professionals, and tying performance back to business outcomes. The scope is broader, the stakeholder expectations are higher, and decisions at this level shape how an entire brand shows up across platforms.
Which industries hire the most senior level social directors?
Senior Level social director roles concentrate in Education, Staffing & Recruiting, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to invest heavily in brand presence and audience engagement, creating consistent demand for experienced social leadership that can operate at scale and connect creative output to measurable business results.