Manager, Culture Comms

We Are Social

$80K — $95K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in a social media-focused role
  • Proficient in key social platforms like TikTok, Reels, and X
  • Deep passion for culture, trends, and communities
  • Experience in creative brief development and content planning
  • Strong research and organizational skills
  • Ability to engage confidently with clients
  • Effective in communication across various contexts

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and capitalize on emerging social media trends
  • Create detailed audience personas for targeted content delivery
  • Collaborate with teams to develop and implement social strategies
  • Manage and execute social content plans aligned with cultural moments
  • Identify and foster strategic partnerships with creators
  • Guide creative teams in developing community-focused content playbooks
  • Lead social audits and research initiatives for insights

Benefits

  • Diversity and inclusion in workplace culture
  • Opportunity to work with leading global brands
  • Focus on innovation and creativity in social media
  • Supportive environment for unique voices and experiences
  • Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
Full Job Description
THE ROLE

We Are Social is looking for a Manager, Culture Comms who is passionate about social media. The role will serve as the primary engine for audience-centric social execution and strategic trend-spotting for our clients. You should be able to react quickly in a fast paced environment, taking ownership of delivering our best work. You should be truly passionate about social media, what trends are shaping it, what best practice looks like and how brands and fans are changing the landscape.

YOU ARE
  • A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactively
  • Not interested in just following trends - you want to create them
  • A self-starter, who'll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a pro


Traditional agency experience is not required, but it's a plus. What matters is your deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences. This role is energetic, innovative and forward-thinking. Alongside engaging with communities, you'll guide brands by staying ahead of social trends and cultural moments. In return, you'll join a global agency dedicated to generating buzzworthy ideas for some of the world's leading brands.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • A "chronically online" mindset with an obsessive understanding of TikTok, Reels, X, and emerging platforms
  • Develop distinct audience personas and algorithmic profiles to ensure content is hyper-targeted and reaches the intended communities
  • Work side by side with our internal and client team to develop and execute social strategies, helping to create best-in-class content to establish the brand as an industry leading account on key platforms
  • Build, manage, execute and social content plans, channel strategies and calendars across always-on and campaigns that speaks to key moments in culture and ensure optimal execution of platform features (sounds, hashtags, filters, etc)
  • Vet and Identify strategic creator partnerships that align with specific audience subcultures and creative concepts
  • Partner with Creative teams to build community management playbooks and ensure all creative ideas are "social-first" and executed to perfection
  • Have a thorough understanding of the brand compass and the social strategy and how it plays out in your day-to-day role
  • Lead tactical creative briefs by channel, audience and content pillar in partnership with Strategy team
  • Serve as the go-to internal source for emerging trends that spark high-impact creative thinking
  • Understand the ins-and-outs of channel updates and form POVs to share implications for internal and external partners
  • Regularly guide a variety of brands on reactive content opportunities and create rationale for clients
  • Lead a social media audits and research deepdives in partnership with R&I teams
  • Confidently be the "voice of Gen Z" to clients and internal teams
  • Stay ahead of AI tools and trends and leverage features to supercharge workflow, synthesize research and iterate on strategic frameworks, insights and audience personas


REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE
  • 3+ years experience in a Social Media focused role
  • Serial social media user who can show a deep understanding of key platforms
  • Deeply passionate about culture, trends, fandoms and communities
  • Creative brief and content planning experience
  • Confident research capabilities
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to interface with clients across contexts
  • Effective communication skills


JOIN US

At We Are Social, we celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome unique voices and talents, especially those not traditionally embraced by advertising. Discover more about our culture and our work.

Let's do cool stuff together. Apply now!

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