Social Media Manager

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.

We are looking for a Social Media Manager who is a creative thinker, a proficient communicator, and a conceptual juggernaut. They are knowledgeable about social media trends and features on every platform as they oversee the companys social media marketing campaigns in collaboration with the creative team and the companys clients.

What youll do

• Conceptualize campaign strategies - including building the social communication strategy for the brand & content ideas to achieve them
• Researching social media trends and current events in all digital platforms relevant to the companys marketing activities
• Work across various clients, from different industries, across different data sets (search, social, website, display, third and first party etc)
• Work in social listening and search analytics to discover trends and consumer perceptions
• Put together data sets and reports, delivering insights to both clients and internal stakeholders, in different outputs formats
• Undertake campaign reporting across paid media, social, display etc.

Who you are

• Proven ability to analyze data well and provide insight
• Strong understanding of social media trends and features on every platform
• Knowledgeable about media ads, ad formats, and how influencers and collaborations work
• Capable of doing an in depth competitive scan or has background in social listening
• Possess a background on community management (handling customer complaints/inquiries)
• Must be proactive, a self-starter and an excellent communicator both verbal and written
• Able to create coherent and persuasive presentations with proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Creative, ever curious and an outgoing personality are a plus

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.

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