Social Strategy Manager

Overview

The objective of the position is to play a leading role in driving Social strategy for the agency across organic and paid channel marketing implementation. This would include Social brand personas, channel/platform plans, content strategy, analytics and intelligence, business optimization, and creative excellence. Critical to the success of this position is the understanding of how Social contributes to brand building and commerce across the customer journey and within the overall brand experience.

Key Accountabilities

Social Strategy development

Cultural and consumer connection for brands in Social channels

Best practice enablement and sharing

Integration of Social into the VOJ offering across clients

Core Duties

Presentation development and delivery

Social team member support and development

Promotion of Social across the agency

Engagement with senior clients and account service leadership.

Working collaboratively with Account and Creative Teams to inform and build the work through ‘Social-First’ best practice leadership.

Qualifications

Track record in social media in marketing, communications planning, organic and paid media in social, brand understanding, breadth of marketing understanding.

Ability to collaborate and work within cross-functional team to achieve aims.

Engaging personality and willingness to continually create solutions.

Open to innovation and overall positive mindset

Demonstrate leadership skill as senior member

Advanced knowledge of working software (Office 365, etc.)

Japanese Language minimum: Business Proficiency

Business proficiency in both Japanese and English

About Us

VML & Ogilvy Japan GK was established in April 2019 as a partnership between Geometry Global and The Ogilvy Group to enhance our offering to brands in Japan in support of their business ambitions and marketing objectives. We believe in the power of creativity to drive meaningful change that delivers positive business outcomes. Now more than ever the ability for an agency to flex and adapt to clients changing needs is vital in the application of communications, brand experience, commerce and technology. Our blend of global and local expertise and marketing capability is designed to meet the challenges of today while setting our clients up for success from tomorrow and beyond.VML & Ogilvy Japan GK is a WPP company (NASDAQ: WWPGY).

VML & Ogilvy Japan GK embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide creative agency that represents global clients. The more inclusive we are, the more brilliant work we can create together.

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities – and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.