Director of Growth, Social Media & Video Job at The Hired Guns in New York

Director of Social & Video Growth Wanted at Top Podcast Org

Salary range: $115,000 to $130,000 per year

Are You the Missing Piece?

This fast-rising media company is redefining the intersection of audio/video storytelling, advocacy, and audience growth. Some of their podcasts have accrued TWO BILLION downloads (yes, you read that right). And theyre some of the most popular podcasts in the world.

With such breakneck growth, no one is wholly focused on social media and short-form video growth, namely on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram Reels. And thats where you come in: Theyre on the hunt for a Director of Social and Video Growth to lead the charge and transform their following, attracting, engaging, and converting new audiences across the globe.

This isnt about chasing trends just for clout. Its about smart strategy and authentic storytellingelevating social beyond the scroll. Youll drive the creative process from ideation to execution, manage a small but mighty content team, and turn long-form audio into eye-catching, cant-help-but-share content across TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram, and more.

With a loyal listener base, a powerful mission, and a portfolio of top-charting podcasts, this team is ready to invest in someone who can build a short-form video and social strategy that sparks discovery, grows community, and moves the needle on KPIs in real-time. Sound too good to be true? It isnt, so keep reading!

Whats it going to take to score an interview?

• Youve got 6+ years of experience leading social and short-form video strategy, with a portfolio that proves you know how to drive real business results, not just likes. You can turn audio content into compelling video content, headlines, and conversions.
• Youre both creative and analyticaljust as excited about cracking the creative as you are about diving into performance dashboards and pivoting accordingly.
• Youve built and managed teams of 3-5+ people, know how to work cross-functionally, and thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
• Youve grown major brand or creator accounts across multiple platformsand your FYP reflects your superpower for spotting trends early and adapting content accordingly.
• Youve worked with (or have ideas for) audio/podcast storytelling in a visual-first world. Bonus if youve repped content on camera, experimented with UGC, or layered advocacy into your storytelling.
• Youre passionate about mission-driven work and believe media can do more than entertainit can inform, connect, and change lives.
• Major plus if youre a true crime junkie and/or have worked in this genre before

You should take this meeting because

you want to lead social and video for one of the most compelling and up-and-coming media brands out there, and youre ready to level up. Youll join a passionate, collaborative team that values mental health, leadership development, and bold, creative moves. Theres room to grow, freedom to experiment, and a mission that actually matters. Need we say more? Get in touch with us today!

This job and company are represented by The Hired Guns , a digital talent agency.

The Hired Guns does not and will not discriminate in considering and referring candidates for employment, or in its treatment or advancement of its employees, and will not tolerate harassment, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, place of origin, years on this Earth, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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