Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company, as it is posted by Designit supporting Microsoft's cloud business rather than directly by Microsoft.
Job overview
The Lead Social Media Strategist role at Designit involves shaping and driving digital content strategies for Microsoft's cloud business, playing a key role in aligning stakeholders and ensuring strategic, integrated social media approaches.
Responsibilities and impact
The role includes developing organic and paid social strategies, collaborating across teams, overseeing social programming execution, managing agency relationships, and leading and mentoring a small team to support social media campaigns and content calendars.
Compensation and benefits
The compensation range is $110,000 to $115,000, with pay based on experience and market factors; the company promotes work-life balance, remote work, and a culture of learning and collaboration.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 5-7 years of marketing experience, 2+ years managing social media strategy and teams, strong platform expertise, data interpretation skills, and proficiency with Microsoft tools; experience with Microsoft and social listening is a plus.
Career development
The role offers growth opportunities through team leadership, mentoring, and working within a global organization that values learning, innovation, and collaboration.
Work environment and culture
Designit promotes a remote work environment with a focus on employee well-being, diversity, innovation, adaptability, collaboration, and a no jerk policy.
Company information
Designit is a global organization supporting Microsoft's cloud marketing efforts, managing extensive social media channels and marketing blogs for various Microsoft products and services.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Designit team supporting Microsoft Cloud Marketing, working with a world-class social team managing over 100 social channels and 20+ marketing blogs.
Job location and travel
This is a remote position with working hours from 8am to 5pm PST, emphasizing virtual interviewing and onboarding processes.
Unique job features
The job features leadership of a high-impact social media strategy for a major tech client, cross-functional collaboration, and management of a large-scale social media presence with measurable impact.
Company overview
Designit is a global strategic design firm that specializes in creating transformative solutions for businesses through design thinking and innovation. They generate revenue by offering services in digital transformation, product design, service design, and customer experience strategy to a diverse range of industries. Founded in 1991 in Denmark, Designit has grown significantly, merging with Wipro Digital in 2015 to expand its capabilities and global reach. Their approach combines human-centered design with technology to drive business growth and improve user experiences.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your leadership in social media strategy, especially your experience managing B2B digital content across multiple platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube, reflecting Designit's focus on Microsoft Cloud Marketing.
Emphasize your skills in cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, and data-driven decision-making, showcasing your ability to lead integrated social campaigns and work with analytics teams to optimize performance.
Apply through multiple channels including Designit's official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application's visibility and ensure you don't miss any updates or referral opportunities.
Connect with current Designit employees in the social media or digital marketing teams on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent Microsoft Cloud campaigns they've worked on or ask about how Designit fosters collaboration in a remote environment.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'social media strategy,' 'B2B marketing,' 'stakeholder alignment,' 'content calendar management,' 'data-driven insights,' and specific platforms like 'LinkedIn' and 'YouTube.'
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