Account Director, Social Media

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated, cross-platform social media strategies across owned, earned, and paid channels
• Act as a senior client partner, offering proactive counsel and creative problem-solving
• Oversee campaign development from concept to execution—including content planning, creative briefings, publishing calendars, performance analysis, and reporting
• Manage day-to-day team operations, budgets, scopes, and timelines
• Collaborate with creative, strategy, paid media, influencer, and analytics teams to ensure seamless delivery
• Lead team growth through mentorship, guidance, and development planning
• Monitor trends, tools, and emerging platforms to continually push innovation and cultural relevance
• Support new business development and organic growth through proposals, pitches, and POVs

Requirements

• Extensive social media expertise
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Experience in content strategy and community engagement
• Ability to build trust with clients and internal partners
• Organized, adaptable, and solutions-oriented in a fast-moving environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 6–8+ years of relevant experience in social media strategy, digital communications, or integrated marketing (agency experience preferred)
• Experience managing large, multi-channel programs for consumer, corporate, or global brands
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Experience managing people and developing high-performing teams
• Familiarity with paid social, influencer marketing, social analytics tools (e.g., Sprinklr, Brandwatch, Netbase), and platform ad managers is a plus

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with dynamic, high-profile clients in the region
• Collaborative culture that values your ideas and input
• Flexible hybrid working model (work from home twice a week)
• Opportunities for personal growth, professional development, and leadership
• Access to extensive training resources and global knowledge-sharing networks
• Inclusive, diverse team environment

About the Company

Edelman is a global leader in communications, known for driving trust and delivering impactful campaigns. The company values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and strives to create a respectful, collaborative, and empowering workplace. At Edelman, curiosity drives momentum, boldness unlocks possibilities, and empathy powers progress.