Associate Social Director

VML

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

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Position Details

Associate Social Director
Job
Full-time
Office/WFH
100% remote
8/14/2025
Chicago Illinois
Chicago, IL

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking an Associate Director, Social Media Strategist and subject matter expert to join one of the largest teams at VML working on a couple key health clients.

Who you are:

You're a curious, culturally-fluent strategist who loves to question assumptions and challenge the status quo. You'll uncover insights that can guide a brand's ideas and decisions and play a key role in shaping their overall approach to social.

What you'll do:

  • Develop social strategies, social playbooks, activations and campaign ideas
  • Conduct and synthesize research, social listening and other data to guide a brand's strategic decisions
  • Partner with creative, strategy, data and media teams to support a brand's social marketing goals
  • Onboard and train junior team members

What you'll need:

  • 6+ years of social marketing experience
  • Experience leading projects and overseeing the work of others
  • Advanced understanding of social platforms and functions, and the ability to share that knowledge with others
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a team
  • Strong communication and presentation skills

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