Strategist, Digital & Social

DIGITAL STRATEGY / Responsible for developing and executing digital & social media recommendations for our clients.

***Our headquarters are in Stamford, CT, but the location of this position can be flexible. Priority will be given to candidates open to hybrid work (3 days a week in the office) in one of our office locations—Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Charlotte, NC, or Atlanta, GA. EST working hours are a prerequisite.

In this role, you will assist in the development and execution of data-driven digital and social programs for our impressive roster of clients. You will gather key insights and learnings to resolve how to best achieve a client’s goals and objectives through social listening while also identifying the trends and strategies that reach specific fanbases.

You will work alongside a team of digital experts to manage the execution and measurement of a campaign, interpreting data to create in-depth client-facing reports. If you possess a balance of strategic and analytical abilities across the digital and social landscape, combined with trend-spotting and creative ideation, this is your next move!

THE WORK YOU’LL DO

• Responsible for pulling key data around social platform best practices, audience behavior, and social conversation using social listening tools
• Assist in crafting data-driven digital recommendations for client initiatives – including (but not limited to) social strategy, media partnerships, and talent programs
• Measure campaign performance and keep track of key program metrics (such as impressions, engagements, ER, etc.) based on program goals and KPIs
• Craft detailed reports of campaign activations, providing clients with tangible results and recommendations to inform future social and digital strategies
• Lead efforts in talent discovery based on the client’s campaign objectives and criteria
• Manage the execution of digital and social campaigns, remaining organized and engaged through every phase of the program
• Liaise with internal & external teams as needed on client requests

THE BIGGER TEAM YOU’LL JOIN

Recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Sports”, Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group.

We take pride in being Playmakers – finding insightful, bold ways to create play in our work, our lives, and in the world. We believe in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for our clients and talent.

We can put ourselves in the shoes of fans because we ARE fans – of sports, entertainment, and culture at large. This expertise allows us to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world.

The world needs play more than ever. Are you a Playmaker?

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 1-2 years of experience in digital/social strategy, preferably at a media agency working in a team environment
• Experience in organic social and social listening for a brand, team, league, property, or talent]
• Knowledgeable in the paid social space, with hands-on media buying experience or reporting a major plus]
• Ability to discover and develop data-driven insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to create well-designed, cohesive, and clear Microsoft PowerPoint decks
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a plus (we work with a lot of data!)]
• You are creative – you can brainstorm innovative ideas and collaborate with creative/design teams to ensure content aligns with best practices on social and digital channels
• You’re ahead of what’s trending in social & digital – what’s resonating with consumers, what platforms are growing, what content rises above the rest – and a passion for/expertise in sports, entertainment, music and/or celebrity & lifestyle culture

The base compensation for this position is $52,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure, and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications 

Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.