Social Media Strategist – Manager

About the Role

We are looking for a Manager – Social Media Strategy to lead the strategic direction and execution of social media for a diverse portfolio of brands. This is an agency-facing role that requires balancing creativity, brand thinking, client management, and performance-driven execution across multiple accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media Strategy & Brand Leadership Develop and own social media strategies for multiple client brands across industries. Build quarterly, monthly, and campaign-based content roadmaps aligned with brand positioning and business objectives. Identify platform-specific opportunities to maximize reach, engagement, and audience growth.

Plan integrated campaigns around product launches, seasonal moments, influencer collaborations, employer branding, and marketing initiatives. Client Partnership & Account Leadership Serve as the strategic social media lead for assigned client accounts. Present strategies, content directions, performance reports, and recommendations to clients with confidence.

Build strong client relationships while managing expectations, timelines, and deliverables. Collaborate closely with account management, creative, influencer marketing, performance marketing, and brand teams to ensure integrated campaign execution. Creative Direction & Content Excellence Lead the creative planning process for Reels, short-form videos, carousels, static creatives, LinkedIn content, YouTube Shorts, and platform-native formats.

Provide clear briefs and direction to designers, copywriters, video editors, and content creators. Review, refine, and approve content before publishing, ensuring consistency in quality, tone, messaging, and visual identity. Continuously raise the creative standard across all client accounts. Team Leadership & Project Management Lead and mentor a team of social media executives and strategists.

Allocate work, review output, and ensure timely delivery across multiple brands. Establish structured workflows for planning, approvals, publishing, and reporting. Drive accountability while fostering a collaborative, high-performance team culture. Community & Brand Engagement Oversee community management across all social platforms.

Define brand-specific tone of voice for audience interactions. Identify opportunities to participate in relevant conversations, trends, and cultural moments while maintaining brand relevance. Build engagement strategies that strengthen brand affinity and audience loyalty. Performance & Optimization Monitor platform performance using key metrics such as reach, engagement, impressions, audience growth, saves, shares, click-through rates, and conversions.

Translate analytics into actionable recommendations to improve content performance. Prepare client-facing reports with strategic insights and future recommendations. Continuously test, learn, and optimize content formats and publishing strategies. Industry & Platform Innovation Stay ahead of platform updates, algorithm changes, emerging content formats, and evolving consumer behavior.

Bring innovative ideas inspired by creator culture, digital trends, AI tools, and emerging social platforms. Identify opportunities for experimentation that help clients stay culturally relevant and competitive. What We're Looking For- 4-6 years of experience in Social Media Marketing, preferably within a digital marketing, advertising, influencer marketing, or integrated creative agency.

Proven experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously in a fast-paced agency environment. Strong understanding of content strategy, brand storytelling, audience behavior, and platform best practices across Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook, YouTube, and emerging social platforms. Experience leading teams and managing cross-functional collaboration.

Strong client-facing communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and tight deadlines. Data-driven mindset with experience interpreting social media analytics and translating insights into strategy. Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable thriving in a dynamic agency environment.

Employee Benefits & Perks: Flexible Work Culture We focus on outcomes, not rigid rules. You’ll have the autonomy to manage your work, with a culture built on trust and accountability. Health & Accident Insurance Your wellbeing matters to us. We provide comprehensive health and accident coverage to support you when it counts.

Complimentary Meals Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are on us-so you can stay focused and energized throughout the day. Sports & Outdoor Activities From cricket matches to badminton games and monthly hikes, we keep things active with at least two sports events every month. Upskill with Us Get access to learning platforms like Udemy and mentorship to continuously build your marketing and growth skillset.

Performance Gets Rewarded We recognize and reward great work through regular incentives, quarterly and annual awards, and ongoing appreciation. Why should you join us? In case you value the opportunity to work on real & challenging Marketing problems In case you value high involvement from founders and learning from them In case you value having the autonomy to do things your way and not have to worry about experimental failures In case you care about working alongside genuine, honest peers who will have your back, no matter what In case you value contributing to the organization beyond your call of duty and getting handsomely remunerated for the extra effort In case you believe in always learning and want an environment which will invest in your long-term growth In case you want to work on the cutting edge of marketing problems using the latest tools and strategies In case you are looking for a long-term place where you can grow with the company Why shouldn't you join us?

In case you are looking for a product company, we aren’t one In case you are looking for a very structured corporate environment where roles are rigid and limited - we operate as a nimble, bootstrapped company In case you are looking for the top bracket pay in the industry - we may not be the right fit Working Days: Monday to Friday (Onsite) + Saturday Half Day (WFH) Location: Bommanahalli, Bangalore.

Benefits

Why should you join us? In case you value the opportunity to work on real & challenging Marketing problems In case you value high involvement from founders and learning from them In case you value having the autonomy to do things your way and not have to worry about experimental failures In case you care about working alongside genuine, honest peers who will have your back, no matter what In case you value contributing to the organization beyond your call of duty and getting handsomely remunerated for the extra effort In case you believe in always learning and want an environment which will invest in your long-term growth In case you want to work on the cutting edge of marketing problems using the latest tools and strategies In case you are looking for a long-term place where you can grow with the company --- Why shouldn't you join us?

In case you are looking for a product company, we aren’t one In case you are looking for a very structured corporate environment where roles are rigid and limited — we operate as a nimble, bootstrapped company In case you are looking for the top bracket pay in the industry — we may not be the right fit Perks :

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical and accidental insurance
• Complimentary gourmet meals at the office with daily breakfast, lunch, and evening snacks
• Continuous learning & development with sponsored courses, certifications and weekly training program
• A collaborative, high-energy team culture that values creativity and innovation
• High ownership, autonomy, and the freedom to bring your ideas to life Team outings, offsites, and engaging workplace experiences --- Working Days: Monday to Friday (Onsite) + Saturday Half Day (WFH) Location: <