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Social Media Strategy Lead

Hudson Talent Solutions, Boston, MA, United States


Our client is a fast-growing, innovative consumer products company operating in the wellness, beauty, and personal care space. They focus on developing and scaling high-quality products that are distributed through major retail partners across North America, combining strong product design with efficient manufacturing and go-to-market execution. With a diverse portfolio of brands and a hands-on, entrepreneurial culture, the company offers a unique environment where employees can make a direct impact, contribute to growth, and be part of building products that reach millions of consumers.

Our client is seeking a hands-on, strategic social media leader to bring the company’s social function from agency-led to in-house. This role is a true player-coach: someone who can set the strategy, lead day-to-day execution, and elevate creative that resonates with women across many life stages. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with leading successful organic social strategy, a strong command of how to translate what works organically into paid amplification, and is energized by using AI tools to enhance (not replace) the work.

Key Responsibilities

Own and lead the

social media strategy

across key platforms, with a strong focus on driving brand growth and business impact

Develop and execute a

best-in-class content strategy , including concepts, briefs, scripts, and platform-native storytelling

Build and manage an

in-house social operating model

(processes, timelines, approvals, performance tracking)

Create and oversee content while partnering with

external creators, videographers, and freelancers

as needed

Drive

organic growth and engagement , continuously optimizing based on performance insights and trends

Partner cross-functionally with

Brand and Ecommerce teams

to support launches, campaigns, and key revenue moments

Identify high-performing organic content and

translate it into paid social opportunities

Ensure all content is

on-brand and compliant

within a regulated category

Leverage a

test-and-learn approach , including thoughtful use of AI to enhance content, workflows, and insights

Act as a

social media subject matter expert , guiding internal teams in best practices

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in social media, with proven ownership of strategy and

demonstrated organic growth wins

Strong

player-coach mindset —able to execute while leading creators, partners, or junior team members

Deep understanding of

platform-native content

and what drives engagement, reach, and conversion

Experience engaging a

mature female audience , with sensitivity to topics like wellness and women’s health

Background in

wellness, beauty, personal care, or regulated industries

is strongly preferred

Comfortable working in a

fast-paced, lean, and highly collaborative environment

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to

test, learn, and scale content effectively

Familiarity with

AI tools for marketing , using them to improve output and efficiency (while maintaining authenticity)

The Opportunity

Lead

organic social strategy

across multiple growing brands

Play a key role in

bringing social capabilities in-house

Manage external content creators while working within a

small, hands-on team

Make a

direct, visible impact

on brand growth and engagement

Location & Compensation

Greater Boston area preferred

Open to exceptional

East Coast remote candidates

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