Executive Social Media Lead, EMEA (12-Month)

Careers at KKR; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KKR, a leading global investment firm, is seeking an experienced Social Media Manager (12-Month FTC) to strengthen our EU social presence. Based in Dublin, you will craft high-quality content and manage executive programs across EMEA, collaborating with Marketing, Global Communications, and portfolio teams.

You are a strong writer with editorial judgment, able to translate complex financial topics into engaging social content, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in social media, corporate communications, content marketing, or digital communications.
• Experience within financial services, asset management, private equity, or at an agency supporting financial services clients.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and copywriting skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience managing executive social media accounts, particularly on LinkedIn.
• Strong executive presence and confidence working directly with senior leadership.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Experience translating complex business topics into clear, engaging social media content.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with enterprise social media management platforms, including Sprinklr (preferred).
• Strong understanding of brand governance, reputation management, and compliance considerations within regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Draft compelling social media copy for KKR and subsidiary social media channels across LinkedIn and other platforms.
• Manage executive social media programs for senior leaders across EMEA, including content development, editorial planning, publishing, and optimization.
• Partner closely with Global Communications to translate corporate announcements, transactions, insights, events, and thought leadership into engaging social-first content.
• Recommend creative social media angles and content opportunities that extend the reach and impact of key communications initiatives.
• Develop and maintain social content calendars while ensuring timely execution of content.
• Brief in and collaborate with designers, video editors, and agency partners to produce best-in-class social media assets.
• Monitor content reviews across multiple stakeholders, thoughtfully incorporating feedback while maintaining message clarity and editorial quality.
• Publish and schedule content using enterprise social media management platforms, including Sprinklr.
• Ensure all content aligns with KKR brand standards, compliance requirements, and platform best practices.
• Monitor platform trends and recommend new formats, creative approaches, and engagement opportunities.
• Track content performance and identify opportunities to improve engagement and reach through ongoing optimization.

Skills

Social media management

Copywriting

Editorial judgment

Executive presence

Cross-functional collaboration

LinkedIn expertise

Tools

Sprinklr

LinkedIn analytics

Job description

KKR, a leading global investment firm, is seeking an experienced Social Media Manager (12-Month FTC) to strengthen our EU social presence. Based in Dublin, you will craft high-quality content and manage executive programs across EMEA, collaborating with Marketing, Global Communications, and portfolio teams.

You are a strong writer with editorial judgment, able to translate complex financial topics into engaging social content, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment