Job Title Social Strategist Job Description We are looking for an experienced and analytical Social Strategist to join our team and contribute to growing our audiences and brands on social platforms. As a Social Strategist, you will report to the Director of Social Strategy and play a critical role in contributing to the development of your assigned brands’ social media strategies and initiatives. This position requires a person who can thrive in a matrixed environment, collaborate and build trust with cross-functional teams, and translate data, trends and consumer insights into actionable and tactical social strategy. To be successful in this role, you must be a problem-solver and an opportunity spotter. You are responsive, take initiative and super-serve your assigned brands and stakeholders. You keep a close pulse on culture and social trends. Note that this role does not involve content creation, executing social media posts or running social media campaigns. Responsibilities include: Strategy & Leadership: Develops and oversees the execution of social media strategies that align with our business goals and audience needs. Be creative and knowledgeable on what works on each social platform. Collaborates with stakeholders to develop a clear roadmap with goals, tracks and communicates progress and results. Insights & Analysis: Analyze audience data and social media metrics to uncover insights that inform data-led strategies. Synthesize data into “big picture” analysis and make data-backed recommendations with a focus on action and next steps. This includes going beyond the “what” to tell the “why”. Project Management & Activation: Identify and prioritize social experiments and cross-brand initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders and partners. Lead and coordinate the execution of experiments and initiatives. Industry Trends & Landscape: Maintain a sharp understanding of established and emerging industry trends, platform capabilities and cultural trends to provide recommendations and identify new opportunities for growth and innovation. Keep assigned brands informed of key updates and insights. Collaboration & Relationships: Successfully manage relationships with business stakeholders (editorial, marketing, video and other teams) so they view you as a strategic partner. Collaborate to develop strategy, gain alignment and ensure that the strategy and social best practices are understood and actioned appropriately. Acts as a strategic advisor. Communication & Presentations: Communicate social strategy, performance, priorities, best practices and trends to stakeholders across the organization. Develop presentations and business updates that crystalize complex concepts, initiatives and data into clear insights and actions. Reporting: regularly prepare reports that highlight social media performance against key metrics, providing in-depth analysis and recommendations that inform strategy. Requirements Experience building and developing a social strategy Fluent in content strategy and social analytics Minimum 3 years working in social media and 5 years work experience overall Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data Strong presentation and interpersonal skills Leader and team player - you value the greater good of the team vs. any personal agenda You fluently switch between creative and analytical thinking Strong project management and organization skills It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com. The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees Pay Range Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith’s total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance. #NMG# Dotdash Meredith is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40 iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.