Director, Paid Social Activation

Kepler is seeking a visionary leader to explore and push the boundaries of what great looks like in Paid Social Media. We are looking for a dynamic and deeply passionate, entrepreneurial leader to serve as Kepler’s Director of Paid Social Activation within the Media Center of Excellence. The role will collaborate with the Head of Social, Entertainment, and Culture (SEC), and is ultimately responsible for building effective systems -- both human and technology-powered -- in paid social media that catalyze cultural moments and real business results for many of today’s industry leading brands.

Responsibilities

Serve as agency's primary thought leader on paid social planning, activation, optimization and measurement; Develop and execute a forward-thinking vision for Kepler's Paid Social Media Activation practice; Anticipate social, cultural, and media trends; Assist teams and BD in audits and recommendations related to paid social; Collaborate with Kepler’s Head of Social, Entertainment, and Culture; Guide and mentor a high-performing team of paid social media experts; Act as a senior strategic partner for key clients; Drive new business growth by communicating Kepler’s paid social proposition; Develop and nurture strong relationships with social platform partners; Identify and integrate emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies; Collaborate with internal teams to establish best practices; Collaborate with industry vertical leads to build bespoke social solutions; Champion integration of social media insights into broader marketing and business strategies

Requirements

7+ years of experience in social marketing, paid and/or organic; Hands-on-keyboard expertise across all major social media platforms; Demonstrated ability to develop and execute innovative, results-driven social media strategies; Strong business acumen and ability to translate social media metrics into meaningful business outcomes; Exceptional communication and presentation skills; Passion for social with keen eye for identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends; Forward-thinking visionary and thought leader; Expert architect of paid social; Collaborative team and relationship builder

Benefits

Healthcare/Dental/Vision; Unlimited PTO; 401k Contributions; $75/mo Wellness Stipend; $100/mo Mobile Phone Stipend; $50/mo Internet Stipend; $500/yr Annual Learning Stipend; $2,000/yr Annual Tuition Stipend; One-time $200 New Hire Home Office Equipment Stipend; Parental Leave - 16 week primary caregiver / 6 week secondary caregiver leave; Annual Work From Anywhere 4 weeks per year; Target Annualized Discretionary Bonus: 10% ($14,000 - $16,000)