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Director – Social Media & Influencer

Director – Social Media & Influencer

CompanyLater
LocationBoston, MA, USA
Salary$165000 – $180000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in social media marketing with at least 5 years in leadership roles
  • Proven track record of building and leading high-performing social media teams
  • Experience developing social media strategies for B2B SaaS companies, preferably in marketing technology
  • Demonstrated ability to tie social media efforts to measurable business outcomes
  • Strong understanding of social media analytics, attribution, and ROI measurement
  • Experience managing significant social media budgets and agency relationships
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership
  • Deep understanding of major social platforms, their algorithms, and best practices
  • Experience with enterprise social media management, analytics, and listening tools

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-platform social media strategy aligned with Later’s business objectives and target audiences
  • Define KPIs, OKRs, and ROI frameworks that tie social media efforts to business outcomes and revenue growth
  • Spearhead innovative social media initiatives that position Later as the leader in social media management and influencer marketing
  • Identify emerging platforms, technologies, and trends to keep Later at the forefront of social media innovation
  • Develop and own the long-term roadmap for social media growth and impact
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing social media team, including hiring, training, and performance management
  • Foster a culture of creativity, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and create growth opportunities for team members
  • Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and workflows to maximize team efficiency and output quality
  • Identify skill gaps and provide professional development opportunities for team growth
  • Serve as the social media authority across the organization, advising leadership on platform changes, industry shifts, and strategic opportunities
  • Collaborate with Product Marketing, Content Marketing, Demand Generation, and Creative teams to develop integrated campaigns that achieve business goals
  • Partner with Sales and Customer Success teams to leverage social content in the buyer journey
  • Work with Product teams to showcase Later’s features and gather customer feedback
  • Present social performance, insights, and recommendations to C-level executives and board members
  • Develop and manage annual social media budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources
  • Evaluate and select tools, technologies, and platforms to support social media operations
  • Manage relationships with external vendors, agencies, and influencer partners
  • Implement processes to maximize team productivity and content quality
  • Establish comprehensive analytics frameworks to measure social media performance against business goals
  • Develop executive-level reporting that demonstrates the impact of social media on pipeline and revenue
  • Lead data-driven optimization efforts to continuously improve content performance and ROI
  • Analyze competitor strategies and industry benchmarks to identify opportunities and threats
  • Ensure Later’s brand voice, visual identity, and messaging are consistently represented across all social platforms
  • Lead the evolution of Later’s social presence as platforms and audience preferences change
  • Identify opportunities to showcase Later’s thought leadership in the creator economy
  • Develop innovative content formats and campaigns that differentiate Later from competitors

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in marketing to enterprise B2C brands and agencies is highly preferred