Associate Director of Social Media

Associate Director of Social Media

AKA NYC is a New York City based, award-winning, fully integrated advertising agency with unparalleled expertise across the arts & entertainment, leisure, travel, retail, and tourism sectors. We are content-forward and data-fueled with a proven record of delivering cross-platform campaigns that get results.

We are proud to partner with some of the most iconic names in entertainment, culture, and live experiences. Our client roster includes Broadway’s biggest shows, world-renowned institutions like The Metropolitan Museum of Art, vibrant attractions such as The New York Botanical Garden, and dynamic sports organizations like the Harlem Globetrotters. From the magic of live theatre to the energy of stadiums and the wonder of cultural landmarks, we craft campaigns that connect audiences with real experiences – providing real stories, real emotions and real connections.

AKA is looking for an Associate Director of Social Media to lead our social team across strategy, execution, and delivery for some of the most exciting entertainment, cultural, and arts brands in the industry. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Serve as the creative, strategic, and operational thought leader for the social team, in collaboration with the Head of Content & Social.
• Directly handle strategy, execution, and delivery across select accounts.
• Develop and oversee content calendars, KPIs, and budgets aligned to client goals and audience insights.
• Serve as a strategic partner to clients, translating objectives into thoughtful, effective, and creative social plans.
• Help establish and evolve clear processes and best practices for social ideation, content creation, campaigns, and reporting.
• Manage junior members of the team as direct reports.
• Collaborate closely with Creative Studio and Content teams to deliver compelling, on-strategy content efficiently.
• Lead on new business pitches and business development from a social perspective.
• Contribute to the development of AKA’s broader social, digital, and influencer offerings, including templates and repeatable frameworks.
• Monitor social trends and platform changes, sharing insights and recommendations with internal teams and clients.

• 4-7 years professional experience in integrated or content marketing, social media, communications from a B2C perspective for entertainment, cultural or arts clients. Agency experience is a benefit.
• Passion for social media, including how influential different platforms can be in driving customer experience and desire.
• Knowledge in major and emerging social channels, specific rules of engagement for advertisers, and general platform policies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, project management, presentation, cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to comfortably present to clients and senior executives, and the ability to relate social strategies and plans.
• Possess basic analytics experience, measuring campaign performance, and analyzing metrics to support overall social strategy.
• Passion for entertainment and the arts.
• Highly creative and can develop new ideas to be a leader in the industry. 

• Comprehensive healthcare & dental – 100% employer-paid for employees
• Generous PTO policy, plus ½-day Summer Fridays to make the most of sunny days
• Hybrid work model – a balance of in-office collaboration (minimum three days per week) and flexibility
• Continuous growth & learning – annual Training & Development fund to sharpen your skills
• Financial wellness perks – student loan repayment or tuition assistance based on tenure
• Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks to support growing families
• Sabbatical opportunities – recharge and return inspired with paid time off for long-term employees
• A pet-friendly office – because great ideas come with great company

A Note on Diversity and Inclusion
At AKA we believe our team is at its best when we reflect the diversity of our community. We strive to hire and cultivate the best talent so when recruiting we work to actively reach and engage a wide community of people. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe a diverse team makes us smarter, more creative and helps us better understand the needs of the audiences we target with our campaigns.

AKA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law.

Sound like a good fit? We’d love to hear from you! Please apply through our website. No phone calls or walk-ins, please.