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Social Media Director jobs are open across media, retail, healthcare, tech, and consumer brands, at every level from manager to senior director, with specializations in content strategy, paid social, and community growth. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at GCU is home to dedicated faculty and leaders who are deeply committed to inspiring and guiding students. Our faculty are dynamic mentors, devoted to fostering academic, spiritual, and personal growth in every student they serve. As experts in their fields, they are not only passionate educators but also collaborative partners who enrich the college experience for all.
If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact and help others discover their purpose, consider joining our mission by becoming an instructor at GCU. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers fulfilling opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, in-person courses at our Phoenix campus. If you are a motivated educator eager to provide high-quality instruction in a modern, collaborative environment with smaller class sizes, we would love to hear from you.
Why Work at GCU:
- Education Benefits and Tuition Assistance
- 401(k)
- Employee Perks and Discounts
- Gym and Fitness Center
- Canyon Health & Wellness Center
GCU Traditional Campus - Phoenix, AZ:
- Instruction for our Spring Semester begins on January 4, 2027, and ends on April 25, 2027 – Final Course Grades are due on May 2, 2027
Course: Digital Media and Culture
This course provides students the opportunity to acquire a deeper understanding of how digital technologies are transforming our society and culture. It also offers them the tools to analyze a wide variety of media texts targeted to multiple audiences while exploring the cultural issues raised by new communication technologies.
What You Will Do:
- Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions
- Engage students in learning course objectives and topics
- Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom
- Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University
What You Will Bring:
Professional or Teaching experience required
- Preferred: PhD in Communication
- Master’s in Communication AND coursework in Digital Media
- Exceptions may be granted to individuals with a Master's in any field possessing either: 18 graduate credits in Communications AND coursework in Digital Media or has substantial teaching experience
Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:
- Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 18 graduate credit hours in the areas listed above
- Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees
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Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at GCU is home to dedicated faculty and leaders who are deeply committed to inspiring and guiding students. Our faculty are dynamic mentors, devoted to fostering academic, spiritual, and personal growth in every student they serve. As experts in their fields, they are not only passionate educators but also collaborative partners who enrich the college experience for all.
If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact and help others discover their purpose, consider joining our mission by becoming an instructor at GCU. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers fulfilling opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, in-person courses at our Phoenix campus. If you are a motivated educator eager to provide high-quality instruction in a modern, collaborative environment with smaller class sizes, we would love to hear from you.
Why Work at GCU:
- Education Benefits and Tuition Assistance
- 401(k)
- Employee Perks and Discounts
- Gym and Fitness Center
- Canyon Health & Wellness Center
GCU Traditional Campus - Phoenix, AZ:
- Instruction for our Spring Semester begins on January 4, 2027, and ends on April 25, 2027 – Final Course Grades are due on May 2, 2027
Course: Digital Media and Culture
This course provides students the opportunity to acquire a deeper understanding of how digital technologies are transforming our society and culture. It also offers them the tools to analyze a wide variety of media texts targeted to multiple audiences while exploring the cultural issues raised by new communication technologies.
What You Will Do:
- Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions
- Engage students in learning course objectives and topics
- Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom
- Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University
What You Will Bring:
Professional or Teaching experience required
- Preferred: PhD in Communication
- Master’s in Communication AND coursework in Digital Media
- Exceptions may be granted to individuals with a Master's in any field possessing either: 18 graduate credits in Communications AND coursework in Digital Media or has substantial teaching experience
Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:
- Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 18 graduate credit hours in the areas listed above
- Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees
#gcu #highered #faculty #phoenix #communication #digitalmedia #INDLOPESUP
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Who's Hiring
- DrHouse12D
- Mia Aesthetics10
- 24 Seven Talent10
- Real Chemistry8
- Tarte Cosmetics8
Top Industries Hiring
- Education17
- Technology & Software17
- Staffing & Recruiting10
- Media & Entertainment8
- Marketing & Advertising8
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in social media director jobs.
- 5 or more years of social media management experience with demonstrated leadership responsibilities
- Proven ability to build and manage content calendars across multiple platforms simultaneously
- Experience managing paid social campaigns and budgets on major advertising platforms
- Proficiency with social analytics and listening tools such as Sprout Social or Hootsuite
- Strong written communication skills and ability to adapt brand voice across different audiences
- Experience leading or mentoring a social media team or agency partner
Tips for Your Social Media Director Job Search
Align your portfolio to channel outcomes
Hiring managers for social media director roles want to see revenue-tied results, not just follower counts. Build a portfolio that pairs each campaign with the business outcome it drove, whether that's pipeline, app installs, or customer retention.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists social media director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to each brand's voice
Social media directors are evaluated partly on brand instinct. Swap generic bullet points for language that mirrors the tone of each company's public channels. Reviewers notice when your resume reads like it belongs to their brand.
Target companies at the right growth stage
Early-stage companies want someone who can build a social presence from scratch. Growth-stage companies want channel optimization and paid efficiency. Mid-to-large brands need team leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Match your positioning to the company's actual stage.
Prepare a channel strategy case study for interviews
Many social media director interviews include a take-home brief or live strategy exercise. Walk in ready to propose a 90-day content and paid plan for a hypothetical brand, covering platform mix, cadence, and how you'd measure success.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
Before accepting an offer, clarify team size, budget ownership, and whether paid social is in your remit or owned by another team. Misaligned scope is the most common reason social media directors leave within a year.
Social Media Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most social media directors?
The companies hiring the most social media directors right now include DrHouse, Mia Aesthetics, and 24 Seven Talent, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retail, media, and consumer tech brands consistently account for a large portion of active openings.
How many social media director jobs are remote?
About 51% of social media director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how content-driven work travels well across time zones. Roles focused on content strategy, paid social management, and analytics tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to in-house production or executive communications often require on-site presence.
How do you become a social media director?
Most social media directors start in coordinator or specialist roles, build expertise across organic and paid channels, and progress by owning results at the campaign level before moving into management. Developing a measurable portfolio, gaining experience with budgets, and demonstrating that you can lead a content team are the clearest paths to director-level consideration.
Can I get hired as a social media director without traditional experience?
Some candidates move into social media director roles by building a strong independent portfolio through freelance work, agency contracts, or managing social presence for a startup or nonprofit. Demonstrating that you've owned strategy end-to-end, managed a budget, and grown an audience for a real brand carries more weight with many hiring teams than years of title-matched experience alone.
What does the social media director interview process look like?
Most social media director interview processes involve a recruiter screen, one or two rounds with the marketing leadership team, and a creative or strategy exercise where you present a channel plan or audit. Final rounds often include a conversation with a cross-functional partner in brand, product, or growth to assess how you collaborate outside the social team.
Where can I find and apply to social media director jobs?
You can find and apply to social media director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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