Director, Social Media

Podcast Management; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus incentives

401(k) retirement plan with employer匹

Generous paid time off

Team events

Company-sponsored activities

Job summary

Audiochuck in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Director of Social Media to lead our social identity across major platforms. This in-person, full-time role combines strategic leadership with hands-on content creation to turn casual listeners into devoted fans.

You will guide a small team, collaborate with editorial, production, marketing, and revenue, and apply data-driven insights to optimize engagement, discovery, and audience loyalty.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in non-fiction social media content creation with a track record of building large, engaged audiences.
• Deep understanding of journalistic, ethical, and legal considerations within true crime and justice reporting.
• Proven ability to develop and execute social strategies that grow brand and creator accounts.
• Strong portfolio of engaging vertical video content and expertise across major social platforms.
• Exceptional copywriting and editing skills.
• Experience coaching and developing high-performing teams.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across editorial, production, marketing, and leadership.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a platform-specific social strategy to drive engagement, discovery, and retention.
• Own content calendars aligned to quarterly and long-term goals.
• Define KPIs and use data to optimize cadence, formats, and engagement.
• Stay ahead of emerging platforms and algorithm shifts with insights.
• Plan and produce original social content with reporters, producers, and marketing.
• Transform long-form content into native short-form formats for each platform.
• Maintain editorial standards and brand voice across all social content.
• Lead and mentor a small team of content creators and coordinators.
• Manage external vendors and freelancers as needed to support social initiatives.
• Partner with revenue to develop assets for paid partnerships and growth opportunities.

Skills

Social strategy

Content creation

Team leadership

Editorial integrity

Video editing

Copywriting

Job description

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Director, Social Media

Full Time Management Indianapolis, IN, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1096

Director, Social Media

This is a full-time, in-person position located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

About Us

Audiochuck is a fast-growing, dynamic company driven by our mission to tell the right stories, in the right ways, for the right reasons. Our network is home to some of the most listened-to true crime podcasts, including Crime Junkie, The Deck, Park Predators, and Dark Downeast. Our shows have captivated millions of listeners and, in some cases, have helped change the course of criminal investigations.

We believe in the power of storytelling to inform, connect, and move people to action. Our audience is deeply engaged, passionate, and advocacy-driven. Excellence is required at Audiochuck. We have a responsibility and privilege to honor the voices of those whose stories we tell, and we approach our work with empathy, integrity, and purpose.

Committed to developing our people and fostering a long-term team of talented media professionals, we are seeking an experienced and strategic social leader to join our Content team.

About the Director, Social Media

The Director, Social Media will shape and lead the social identity of Audiochuck’s brands across key platforms. This role goes far beyond managing a content calendar. It is an opportunity to build community, deepen audience loyalty, and convert casual listeners into devoted fans.

You will blend creative instinct with data-driven decision-making, lead a small team of talented creators, and collaborate closely with editorial, production, marketing, and revenue teams to bring Audiochuck’s stories to life in platform-native ways.

The ideal candidate understands that our audience does not just consume content. They theorize, advocate, and actively engage. You will meet them where they are and help drive the next chapter of Audiochuck’s growth.

What You’ll Do

Build and Lead the Social Strategy

Develop and continuously evolve a platform-specific social strategy that drives engagement, discovery, and audience retention

Own daily, weekly, and monthly content calendars aligned to quarterly and long-term goals

Define KPIs for each platform and use performance data to optimize cadence, formats, and engagement strategies

Stay ahead of emerging platforms, algorithm shifts, and new formats, bringing forward-thinking insights to the team

Create Content Worth Sharing

Partner with reporters, producers, and marketing stakeholders to plan and produce original social content from ideation through execution

Transform long-form content into compelling, native short-form formats built for each platform

Build systems that ensure factual accuracy and uphold strict editorial standards across all social content

Serve as guardian of Audiochuck’s brand voice, maintaining consistency and authenticity across platforms

Grow the Business

Partner with the revenue team to develop short-form assets supporting paid partnerships

Provide regular reporting and strategic insights to identify growth opportunities and creative optimizations

Use data to guide smarter, performance-driven creative decisions

Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team

Lead and mentor a small team of content creators and coordinators

Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and editorial integrity

Manage external vendors and freelancers as needed to support social initiatives

What You Will Bring to the Table

6+ years of experience in non-fiction social media content creation with a track record of building large, engaged audiences

Deep understanding of journalistic, ethical, and legal considerations within true crime and justice reporting

Proven ability to develop and execute social strategies that grow brand and creator accounts

Strong portfolio of engaging vertical video content and expertise across major social platforms

Exceptional copywriting and editing skills

Experience coaching and developing high-performing teams

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work fluidly across editorial, production, marketing, and leadership

Strong organizational and communication skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

What Audiochuck Will Bring to the Table

• Commitment to intentional leadership development
• Dedication to company culture and promoting mental health
• A collaborative and passionate team aligned around advocacy and impact
• Opportunity to shape the social presence of one of the leading true crime networks
• Competitive base salary and bonus incentives
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Team events and company-sponsored activities