Group Director, Influencer + Organic Social (Temporary)

Stagwell Media; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Hybrid work model

401k program

Job summary

Stagwell Media is seeking an experienced Group Director, Social, Influencer & Content for a six-month assignment. This leadership role will oversee a portfolio of clients, provide strategic direction for social, influencer, and content marketing, and lead teams through a period of transition and opportunity.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, trusted client advisor, and people leader with deep expertise in social media, creator partnerships, content strategy, and digital innovation.

Qualifications

• 10–12+ years of experience in social media, influencer marketing, digital marketing, or related disciplines.
• Proven ability to lead large client portfolios and cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead social and influencer strategy across multiple clients and business sectors.
• Manage and support organic social and influencer teams with collaboration across functions.
• Serve as a senior client partner, guiding strategic planning and business growth initiatives.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Portfolio Management

Team Development & Coaching

Business Development

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Creative Innovation

Social & Influencer Expertise

Measurement & Analytics

Job description

About Us

Stagwell Media is a global media agency that delivers performance built to unlock ambition on every platform. As part of Stagwell, the challenger network transforming marketing through AI, Stagwell Media is transforming media through an agile, integrated model that powers growth and helps brands navigate an evolving marketplace. Powered by next-generation agentic technology, including The Media Machine, its AI-native operating system, the agency accelerates optimization, maximizes media investment efficiency and drives higher-quality audience engagement. With more than 2,300 experts across 50+ markets, Stagwell Media delivers transformative results for leading global brands including Lenovo, DP World, and P&G.

Overview

OUR PHILOSOPHY We believe organic social, influencer, content, creative, and paid media are more powerful together than apart -- and that the brands winning today are the ones showing up consistently and meaningfully across every touchpoint. We call this Social 360, and it's how we work.

Our Team

OUR TEAM The Brand Experience Team sits at the intersection of data and insights, brand storytelling, and consumer experience. We are media storytellers, creative disruptors, and connectors of channels -- builders of big, bold ideas that aren't confined to any one platform or screen. Our Social 360 approach brings together organic social, influencer, content, creative, and paid media to help brands drive relevance, meaning, and growth.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Group Director, Social, Influencer & Content to join our team on a six-month assignment. This leadership role will oversee a portfolio of clients, provide strategic direction across social, influencer and content marketing initiatives, support business growth, and lead high-performing teams through a period of transition and opportunity. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, trusted client advisor, and people leader with deep expertise in social media, creator partnerships, content strategy, and digital innovation.

Temporary 6-Month Contract Role

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TEMPORARY 6-MONTH CONTRACT ROLE

Responsibilities

• Lead social and influencer strategy across multiple clients and business sectors.
• Manage and support the organic social and influencer team -- ensuring collaboration and cohesion across
• Serve as a senior client partner, guiding strategic planning and business growth initiatives.
• Drive innovation across content, creator partnerships, community engagement, and emerging platforms.
• Oversee team leadership, staffing, workflow management, and operational excellence.
• Mentor and develop Directors, Supervisors, and other team members.
• Partner with Creative, Strategy, Media, and Analytics teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure measurement frameworks connect social performance to business outcomes.
• Support new business efforts and contribute to agency thought leadership.a

Required Skills

• 10-12+ years of experience in social media, influencer marketing, digital marketing, or related disciplines.
• Strong experience leading large client portfolios and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic business decisions.
• Deep understanding of social platforms, content ecosystems, and the creator economy.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client management skills.

Key Skills

• Strategic Leadership
• Client Relationship Management
• Portfolio Management
• Team Development & Coaching
• Business Development
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Creative Innovation
• Social & Influencer Expertise
• Measurement & Analytics

Benefits

• We care about your growth – we offer competitive salaries and annual compensation reviews
• We recognize and celebrate your success…all the time! Whether it’s through company meetups, employee recognition programs, or just a regular day, we make sure our people’s achievements are known and appreciated
• We’re truly a people‑first organization. That’s why we offer a Flexible Time Off policy that puts you in control of your work‑life balance, as well as market‑leading primary and secondary caregiver and parental leave policies
• We have a hybrid in‑office/remote working policy that focuses on bringing people together in‑person when it’s needed most, i.e., team strategy brainstorms, learning & development opportunities, and company meetings
• We care about social and environmental Impact – we have dedicated Impact Champions who collaborate globally to make sure we’re leaving the world better than we found it
• We have an amazing group of Employee Resource Groups who form close knit communities and are committed to guiding the agency to become more inclusive, diverse, and representative of the world around us
• We’re part of Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing. We’re nimble and digital‑first, and we’re quickly growing to take on the biggest legacy hold cos

Benefits Overview

In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous PTO plan, 401k program, comprehensive family planning benefits (including paid parental leave), and pre‑tax commuter benefits. Benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

Equal Opportunities

We believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We are an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. EEO Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled.

Compensation

Compensation:

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $165,000-$200,000 annualized salary, paid out on a weekly basis. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.