Vice President, Client Service (Social)

Edelman · San Francisco, CA

Company

Edelman

Location

San Francisco, CA

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Built to thrive amid the full complexity of today's modern marketing, our Digital team is backed by the world’s largest independent communications agency. We help some of the world's most renowned companies evolve, promote, and protect their brands through a wide range of solutions, including performance marketing, e-commerce, digital transformation, social media marketing, content production, newsroom strategy and execution, influencer, crisis, and much, much more. To achieve this, we have assembled a stellar team of nearly one thousand Creatives, Strategists, Media Specialists, Analysts, and Technologists across fifty offices in 25 countries. Our success comes from our smart, passionate, and curious people, who tell great stories and solve complex business problems day in and day out. 
 
We’re looking for a Vice President, Client Service to join our award-winning team.
Our ideal candidate is an experienced social-first, integrated client service lead – someone who lives on social platforms, thrives off collaboration, and the creative process, and is an expert at selling in strategies and ideas and assembling the agency’s resources (creative, strategy, media, influencer) to make them a reality. This person must not only possess a strong content background and social media knowledge, but also confidently engage with a range of diverse clients and stakeholders to push ideas, shape opinions, and bring ideas to life.
 
As a VP, Client Service, Digital you will be an integral part of a team leading social media for a prominent global tech brand. You help drive digital and social programs across a range of products and client groups. You will be a social strategy champion who knows how to launch an effective influencer campaign or product announcement. You will be a passionate mentor and team lead with experience leading and motivating large integrated teams. 

Responsibilities:

  • Act as day-to-day contact for senior-level social and marketing clients and develop deep relationships, providing strategic solutions on everything digital – including social and influencer 
  • Exhibit a solid understanding of key client information including general business strategy, industry issues, products and services offered, key customers, competitors 
  • Lead multiple workstreams from strategy through execution; manage teams 
  • Liaise and collaborate with internal teams and external agency partners; communicate cross-discipline deliverables and expectations 
  • Spot opportunities for growth to drive additional revenue 
  • Stay current on the latest social technology, functionality, and influencer integrations to serve as a go-to resource for the client and internal team 
  • Serve as a mentor and escalation point for junior staff and trusted advisor for senior staff 
  • Exhibit an understanding of the components of large integrated marketing campaigns, such as advertising, paid media, social, and issue advocacy 
  • Display strong knowledge of the marketing mix, and the role each channel plays in the success of a campaign 

Basic Qualifications:

  • At least 8 years of relevant experience in digital marketing and communications 
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experienced digital client service lead for a global brand 
  • Agency experience is a plus 
  • A demonstrated track record of developing and executing social strategies and programs that have driven tangible results. 
  • Experience working with paid media, analytics, planning, technology, editorial, and creative teams to build effective strategies and experiences 
  • Familiarity with analytics and reporting across earned, owned, and paid platforms 
  • Skill in leading a team and inspiring junior staff 
  • Accountability to reliably take ownership of work and responsibilities 
  • Polished, innovative, collaborative, and a strong operational leader

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Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for PR; Advertising Age’s 2019 A-List; the Holmes Report’s 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work. Since our founding in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business. Edelman owns specialty companies Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).

For more information please visit: www.edelman.com
 
Click here to view a short video about life at Edelman.
 
Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) and, if hired, present proof of vaccination before start date. Candidates may request an accommodation due to disability, sincerely held religious belief or exception required under applicable law. 

Edelman is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply. 

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Date Posted

11/08/2023

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