Lead Social Media Strategist - Remote

Designit; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Social Media Strategist to develop impactful digital content strategies for a major client. This remote role involves collaboration across various teams, managing social media programs, and leading a small team. Ideal candidates will have extensive B2B marketing experience and a passion for social media.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Diversity and innovation

Virtual onboarding and interviews

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of marketing experience.
• 2+ years managing social media programs.
• Experience leading and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement holistic social strategies based on audience insights.
• Oversee social programming and content calendar execution.
• Manage 2–4 direct reports, providing coaching and growth opportunities.

Skills

Data interpretation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Social media expertise

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Overview

We are seeking a Lead Social Media Strategist to develop and execute impactful digital content strategies for Microsoft's cloud business. This senior role involves cross-functional collaboration across creative, analytics, blog, events, community, and YouTube teams to ensure a strategic, integrated, and measurable social approach. The candidate should have proven B2B experience, a sharp editorial eye, and the ability to think cross-functionally across content, channels, and campaigns.

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Subject Matter Expertise
   • Serve as the primary strategist for your assigned customer solution areas.
   • Develop and implement holistic social strategies based on audience insights and platform best practices.
   • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure strategic alignment.
   • Provide thought leadership on the social landscape and advise on platform investments.
   • Contribute to process improvements and governance around social demand generation.
2. Execution & Cross-functional Partnership
   • Oversee social programming and content calendar execution.
   • Approve creative and copy, ensuring brand consistency.
   • Lead cross-functional meetings to build trust and momentum.
   • Partner with analytics teams to measure and optimize performance.
   • Manage agency relationships and social asset development.
3. Team & People Management
   • Manage 2–4 direct reports, providing coaching and growth opportunities.
   • Support team health and workload management.
   • Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of marketing experience.
• 2+ years managing social media programs and strategy.
• Experience leading and developing a team.
• Expertise in social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram).
• Strong data interpretation skills for strategy development.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Microsoft experience and social listening skills are a plus.

Who You Are

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and drive consensus.
• Collaborative, proactive, and highly organized.
• Self-sufficient with minimal supervision.
• Passionate about social media and B2B technology.
• Motivated, positive, and optimistic.
• Comfortable working remotely.

Additional Details

Compensation Range: $110,000 - $115,000 (based on experience and internal factors)

Designit values work-life balance, diversity, innovation, and collaboration. Our onboarding and interviews are virtual until further notice.

Learn More

Visit https://www.designit.com/ for more information.

We uphold an equal opportunity employment policy and accommodate candidates as needed during the application process.