Director, Digital Earned Media (Temporary)

In business for over 30 years, Allied has built upon its roots in film advertising and publicity to become a global leader in entertainment, culture, and lifestyle marketing. Allied's award-winning team of specialists, over 400 strong across 23 global offices, create campaigns that drive conversion for some of the world's biggest brands in film, TV, sports, gaming, live entertainment, cultural institutions, hospitality, and consumer brands. Our teams provide best-in-class marketing solutions across a range of services including integrated paid, owned, and earned media, creative solutions, and strategic consulting.Allied Global Marketing is looking to find a creative, dynamic, and skilled Director to join our Digital Earned Media team. Candidates must have experience in a similar role and have experience leading a team, delegating tasks, and leading overall social media strategy.This is a temporary 6-month position. While this is a remote position, we are prioritizing candidates that are based on the Eastern time zone.ResponsibilitiesSocial MediaDevelop and manage a dynamic brand voice and strategic social initiatives for brands across established and emerging social platformsLead content development (copy and creative ideation) for client social media content calendarsLead in the creation of award-winning, out-of-the-box, first-in-vertical campaignsDevelop and execute performance-driven micro to macro-level social media influencer campaigns (paid and unpaid influencer activations)Generate and maintain relationships with key social media influencers in top marketsFollow and advise on trends in social media, including platforms, tools, and applicationsProactively collaborate with the social, creative, data, and strategy teams on all facets of client engagements, from brief to execution to reportingContribute to the oversight of paid social strategies through the planning, execution, and reporting stagesReview analytics and provide a clear, insight-driven strategic POVLead client meetings and calls as appropriateLeadership and ManagementDevelop and maintain professional and proactive relationships with key internal and external (client and vendor) team membersSupport and educate colleagues to develop best practices in Social MediaParticipate in cross-departmental brainstorms to create 360, digital-savvy campaigns that generate earned media.Act as a collaborative thought leader for the agency as a whole and work with other management to meet all corporate goals.Report regularly to the supervisor on current work and progress, and proactively raise any issues or concerns.Assess staffing needs and training of staff on applicable processes, procedures, and systems.Qualifications/RequirementsBachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).A minimum of 5+ years of experience in directing social media campaigns with significant growth in follower engagementDemonstrated success in developing, managing, and executing social media campaigns on the agency and/or client-sideDemonstrated success in managing social media engagement on brand feedsProficiency with best practices for a range of social media platforms and tools; experience using Sprout Social preferredExperience using Canva and other AI editing tools is a plus.Superior organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent written, verbal, and math skills with the ability to provide oversight on reporting, proposals, and business pitchesProficiency in MS and Apple office suitesAbility to work independently as well as collaborativelyAdditional RequirementsMust be comfortable with traveling for work. This role may require that you travel occasionally for events and campaigns.DetailsDuration: Immediate start to the end of October 2026. There may be an opportunity for extension.Hours: 20-25 hours a weekCompensation: This part-time, hourly role offers a fixed rate of $43.27 per hour.Allied Global Marketing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.J-18808-Ljbffr