Senior Social Strategy Associate - Data-Driven Campaigns

Weber Shandwick; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber Shandwick in Chicago is seeking a Senior Associate, Social Strategy to join our high-performance media team. You will work cross-functionally with client teams to develop social content strategy and oversee day-to-day execution on multiple campaigns.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in digital communications with hands-on social media management, strong analysis, and a passion for emerging platforms. This client-facing role offers mentorship and opportunities to work with leading brands.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in digital communications and social media roles.
• Experience supporting clients' social media programs.
• Strong knowledge of social media formats, targeting, and analytics.
• Experience collaborating with creative, strategy, media, and PR teams.
• Comfort working with senior stakeholders and clients.
• Passion for tracking social trends and influencer marketing.
• Knowledge of social listening to derive insights.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative teams.
• Resilient, curious and humorous mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of social campaigns within integrated programs.
• Educate clients and colleagues on trends, platforms and best practices.
• Manage day-to-day social media activities for top-tier clients.
• Coordinate platform strategy across multiple clients.
• Oversee editorial planning, content development, paid media, social listening, and analytics.
• Create assets and insights to resonate with priority audiences.
• Serve as day-to-day client contact with reliable project management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely deliverables.
• Support new business through pitches and presentations.

Skills

Social media experience

Client social programs

Social media analytics

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder management

Influencer trends

Social listening

Project management

Fast-paced teamwork

Curiosity and humor

Tools

Talkwalker

Brandwatch

Sprout Social

Sprinklr

Khoros

Hootsuite

Job description

Weber Shandwick in Chicago is seeking a Senior Associate, Social Strategy to join our high-performance media team. You will work cross-functionally with client teams to develop social content strategy and oversee day-to-day execution on multiple campaigns.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in digital communications with hands-on social media management, strong analysis, and a passion for emerging platforms. This client-facing role offers mentorship and opportunities to work with leading brands.