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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$145K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Marketing Analytics Manager, driving marketing performance measurement and insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to build impactful reporting and attribution models...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $125K *

Drive customer success by maximizing value, fostering relationships, and leading initiatives that enhance user experience and retention. Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve business goals and ad...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $90K *

Transform client relationships by leading digital marketing strategies, driving growth through multichannel initiatives, and ensuring performance outcomes. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver i...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $185K *

Lead the strategy and execution of paid digital advertising programs, optimizing campaigns across multiple channels to drive measurable pipeline and revenue impact. Collaborate with cross-functional t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Manage and grow CPG and Grocery client portfolios by identifying expansion opportunities, nurturing key relationships, and executing strategic plans for revenue retention and growth while collaboratin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by driving impactful Paid Social strategies across platforms like Meta and TikTok. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize campaigns, leverage data insights, and enhanc...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $100K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role managing platform partnerships and campaign operations. Oversee execution from intake to delivery, ensuring quality and alignment with partner expectations while f...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $185K *

Join a team that's driving marketing excellence by owning and scaling our marketing operations. You'll lead cross-functional projects, optimize tech stacks, and ensure data integrity to enhance pipeli...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $100K *

Drive paid social strategy and execution for national clients, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Lead operations, optimize campaigns, and mentor team members while staying ahead of social m...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $95K *

Empower innovation in mobile advertising by leveraging expertise in measurement and fraud mitigation. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance adtech solutions and navigate the evolving landscape of d...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$79K - $99K *

Elevate your career by executing and advancing a dynamic organic social strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create engaging content that resonates with audiences and drives brand rele...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier candidates in Technical and Hardware disciplines. Collaborate closely with clients to embed within their culture and enhan...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$104K - $156K *

Shape the future of client engagement by leading strategic implementations, fostering collaboration, and driving operational excellence in the healthcare payor industry. Your expertise will ensure suc...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $180K *

Shape the demand generation strategy for the MSP segment, leading a high-impact team to optimize funnel performance and drive revenue growth through innovative marketing approaches and AI tools...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Join us to lead North America's field and demand marketing efforts, driving pipeline and revenue through strategic programs and cross-functional collaboration with sales and marketing teams...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by owning the demand generation engine, driving campaigns, and leveraging AI to enhance productivity. Collaborate across teams to build effective strategies that convert leads and mea...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage project costs, drive strategic initiatives, and foster relationships. Leverage your expertise in cost management to deliver value and support growth while mentoring o...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $160K *

Elevate digital experiences by guiding site operations and enhancing user engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative features and optimize performance metrics, driving...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $135K *

Advance your career by leading product strategy for workforce solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, ensuring products meet market needs and deliver value to diverse s...

Iowa City, IARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $143K *

Transform customer insights into compelling case studies that drive marketing success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leverage AI tools to enhance storytelling and streamline content crea...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving customer success and business outcomes. You'll manage key relationships, facilitate strategic discussions, and ensure customer satisfaction while guiding them t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $120K *

Shape the future of product management by leading cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that align with market opportunities and customer needs, driving strategic initiatives for long...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$69K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining research excellence by leading complex custom projects. You'll drive insights for top brands, manage client relationships, and mentor junior researchers while ensuring hi...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading complex workforce enablement initiatives, shaping enterprise-wide strategies, and guiding multidisciplinary teams to drive impactful transformations while fostering high-pe...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading strategic workforce enablement initiatives. As a Senior Manager, you'll collaborate with senior executives, shape learning strategies, and drive impactful change acros...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.

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    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.

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    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.