Social Media Strategist (Hybrid)

Compensation Range: $42 - 45 per hour Location: Beaverton, Oregon Job Type: Contract Our major retail client is seeking a Social Lead & Strategist to join their Brand Initiative's team. In this role, you’ll shape the social vision for our golf and tennis initiatives, driving the creative direction, strategic planning, and day‑to‑day execution that bring these sports to life across platforms. This is a chance to define how the brand shows up in two of the most tradition‑rich yet rapidly evolving sports, blending cultural insight, creative excellence, and strategic clarity to build a social presence that stands out! Responsibilities Strategy & Planning Develop and maintain a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with brand and business objectives. Create briefs and partner with external agencies and partners. Define platform‑specific goals, KPIs, and content approaches. Identify emerging trends, platform updates, and audience behaviors to inform strategy. Create long‑term roadmaps for campaigns, content pillars, and brand storytelling. Team Leadership & Collaboration Experience with agency partnerships; proficiency in succinct briefing, budget management, and on‑the‑ground execution. Manage, mentor, and support a team of social media specialists, coordinators, and content creators. Oversee workflows, deadlines, and quality control for all social deliverables. Collaborate with Brand, creative, comms and all cross‑functional teams to ensure cohesive messaging. Manage expectations, timelines, and deliverables. Content Development & Oversight Guide the creation of engaging, on‑brand content across all platforms. Ensure consistency in voice, tone, and visual identity. Approve content calendars, campaign concepts, and creative assets, in partnership with cross‑functional teams. Qualifications Extensive experience in social media strategy and platform‑specific KPI definition. Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of specialists and creators. Experience managing agency partnerships, budgets, and on‑ground execution. Soft skills: team leadership, mentorship, cross‑functional collaboration, and schedule flexibility. Required technology and tools: proficiency in social media platforms, content management workflows, and agency briefing tools. Nice to have: knowledge of golf and tennis culture/trends. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Cella, a Randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short‑term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. #J-18808-Ljbffr