Senior Social Media Manager Jobs

Find senior social media manager opportunities with organizations seeking experienced leaders to shape their social presence and deliver measurable business results. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including roles for strategists who can connect audience insight, compelling content, and platform expertise.

What Senior Social Media Managers Do

Senior social media managers build and lead social strategies across relevant platforms. They often guide editorial calendars and campaigns, oversee community engagement, establish brand voice, monitor trends, and use performance data to refine content. Depending on the organization, the role may also include managing a team or agency partners and collaborating with marketing, communications, creative, product, and executive stakeholders.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for a strong record of growing engaged audiences and delivering results against business goals. Valuable strengths include strategic planning, content development, analytics and reporting, paid social knowledge, community management, and clear communication. Senior candidates may also bring experience leading teams, managing budgets, handling sensitive issues, and adapting strategy as platforms and audience behavior change.

Explore Senior Social Media Manager Roles

Compare opportunities by employer, responsibilities, and work arrangement to find a position aligned with your leadership experience and career goals. Ladders focuses on vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover senior-level opportunities in social media and marketing.

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$110K - $150K *

Empower our brands by owning and executing a dynamic organic social media strategy. Collaborate across teams to create engaging content, drive audience growth, and measure impact, while ensuring brand...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Help us shape the future of social media strategy by crafting engaging content that resonates with our audience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate our brand presence and drive impactf...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing paid social strategies for eCommerce clients while managing multiple platforms. Drive performance growth with actionable insights, testing strategies, and ensure strong a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's redefining social media marketing by owning paid strategies across Meta and TikTok. Drive creative campaigns, manage substantial budgets, and enhance audience engagement while shapi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Innovate within the media marketing domain by executing high-impact paid campaigns. You'll enhance lower funnel conversion strategies, leveraging your extensive SA360 expertise to drive results and de...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Optimize ad performance for a growing portfolio in the home improvement sector. Take ownership of client relationships, drive lead generation, and develop winning strategies as you advance into a lead...

CanadaRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $100K *

Champion the social media landscape by managing content, engagement, and analytics across multiple brands. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance community interaction, and elevate brand narratives in a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative creative strategies that elevate performance marketing. Lead the development of original concepts and frameworks, leveraging insights and AI to enhance team capabilities and deliver i...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative creative strategies that elevate performance marketing. Collaborate across teams to develop impactful video and static ads, leveraging insights and AI to drive results and establish...

Los Angeles, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading a high-performing team to create compelling thought leadership content. Drive strategic narratives that align with business priorities and market trends while fosterin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Explore the dynamic world of social media strategy, driving engagement and visibility for open source AI projects. Lead content creation, community interaction, and event promotion to amplify our miss...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of growth marketing by developing and executing innovative strategies that drive demand and enhance brand positioning in the legal tech market. Collaborate cross-functionally to optim...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving customer engagement and product adoption through integrated marketing campaigns. As a senior contributor, craft programs that enhance the customer journey while collaborati...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $130K *

Join a team that's passionate about social media and community engagement. Drive brand affinity through strategic content creation, community interaction, and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$114K - $135K *

Transform event experiences by leading strategy and execution for high-impact trade shows and corporate events. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive brand awareness and measurable business impact i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $120K *

Deliver engaging social media strategies that elevate brand reputation, drive audience engagement, and align with business goals. Lead content creation, track analytics, and foster community interacti...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $105K *

Collaborate with clients to enhance their social media strategies using healthcare insights, data-driven execution, and creative content development for multi-channel success. This role demands a proa...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Lead the execution and optimization of programmatic campaigns, collaborating with clients and teams to drive performance. Mentor junior staff while managing complex projects in a dynamic retail enviro...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $140K *

Join a team that's shaping the voice of a vibrant music community. Drive organic social strategy, engage creators, and manage community programming while leveraging data to enhance our impact and grow...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive client growth and strategy for flagship TikTok Shop accounts, leading a team to optimize performance and execute innovative social commerce initiatives. Shape the future of digital commerce thro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $90K *

Elevate your career by leading high-impact Facebook and Instagram campaigns, focusing on performance optimization and strategic account management for top-tier clients in a dynamic marketing environme...

Vancouver, BCRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Lead the growth of our wholesale business, managing key retail partnerships and driving strategy, revenue, and profitability. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize performance and ensure successf...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$145K - $185K *

Engage the customer lifecycle by developing scalable marketing programs that enhance onboarding, retention, and expansion. Collaborate cross-functionally to transform insights into impactful strategie...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with us by managing customer relationships, driving satisfaction, and ensuring success as a trusted advisor. You'll lead onboarding, identify opportunities for expansion, and advocate...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion integrated marketing campaigns by translating business priorities into actionable strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive awareness, demand, and pipeline growth in a fast...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior social media manager do?question toggle

    A senior social media manager develops social strategy, oversees content and campaigns, guides community engagement, analyzes performance, and collaborates with teams to support brand and business goals. Many roles also involve team or agency leadership.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for senior social media manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often seek substantial social media or digital marketing experience, a record of measurable results, strong writing and communication skills, and proficiency with analytics. Leadership, paid social, content strategy, and crisis communications experience can also be valuable.

  • How much do senior social media managers earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore senior roles within that salary range.

  • Where can I find senior social media manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse senior social media manager listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for compensation, qualifications, responsibilities, and work arrangement.

  • What should I highlight on my senior social media manager resume?question toggle

    Emphasize outcomes such as audience growth, engagement, conversions, campaign performance, and improvements in efficiency. Include platform expertise, analytics tools, team leadership, budget responsibility, and examples of cross-functional collaboration.