Social Media Strategist

NOTE: This is a hybrid position; candidates must be available to work onsite 3 days a week in one of the following locations: San Bruno, CA, Playa Vista, CA , Hoboken, NJ, or Bentonville, AR.

We’re seeking a self-starting, experienced Copywriter to concept and craft content that breaks through, creating stories that move people and strengthen the brand across our social channels.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in advertising, brand storytelling and campaign development, with experience pitching and executing 360 ideas across broadcast and digital. You know how to turn insights into emotionally resonant work, writing scripts and stories that feel human, memorable and true to the brand.

This role partners closely with creative leads, art directors, producers and marketing teams to develop top-of-funnel brand campaigns that connect across platforms, helping shape creative from concept through final cut.

If you think big and execute even bigger—crafting bold ideas that earn attention, pitching them with confidence and bringing every frame, line and moment to life in a way that connects with customers—we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Creative Development
• Concept, write and refine ideas for social-first campaigns that break through
• Collaborate closely with art directors, designers, editors and producers to bring ideas to while maintaining clarity, consistency, and craft
• Help present and sell ideas internally, inspiring partners and stakeholders with storytelling that connects and creative that drives results.
• Execution & Iteration
• Guide the copy from concept through final delivery, crafting, rewriting and polishing concepts, scripts and post copy for clarity, rhythm and impact.
• Assist with casting and VO recording
• Collaborate in post-production to ensure the story lands—refining edits, dialogue and flow to bring the creative vision to life.
• Partner with Art Directors, Sr. Copywriters, and Producers to create social-first content from concept to execution

• Brand & Voice Stewardship
• Bring the brand’s personality to life in ways that fit each format and deepen connections with customers.
• Create campaigns, copy and content that feel human, consistent and unmistakably on- brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or experience in creative writing, advertising or related field.
• 3-5 years copywriting experience in a professional advertising agency or in-house creative team
• Proven track record of concepting and executing successful social-led campaigns across channels
• Strong portfolio demonstrating social first content, big-idea thinking, sharp storytelling and executional craft
• Strong grasp of voice, tone and brand messaging, with ability to adapt across channels while staying consistent.
• Experience directing or collaborating with VO talent, editors and design teams
• Collaborative mindset and ability to partner seamlessly with art directors, strategists, producers and marketing leads.
• Experience working and collaborating in industry-standard tools including Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Slides and Figma.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment and refining work based on feedback and performance insights.

Talent must submit a portfolio to be considered. Applicants without portfolios will not be considered.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.