Director, Social Media

About the role

The Director, Social Media will shape and lead the social identity of Audiochuck’s brands across key platforms. This role goes far beyond managing a content calendar. It is an opportunity to build community, deepen audience loyalty, and convert casual listeners into devoted fans. You will blend creative instinct with data-driven decision-making, lead a small team of talented creators, and collaborate closely with editorial, production, marketing, and revenue teams to bring Audiochuck’s stories to life in platform-native ways.

Responsibilities

• Build and Lead the Social Strategy
• Develop and continuously evolve a platform-specific social strategy that drives engagement, discovery, and audience retention
• Own daily, weekly, and monthly content calendars aligned to quarterly and long-term goals
• Define KPIs for each platform and use performance data to optimize cadence, formats, and engagement strategies
• Stay ahead of emerging platforms, algorithm shifts, and new formats, bringing forward-thinking insights to the team
• Create Content Worth Sharing
• Partner with reporters, producers, and marketing stakeholders to plan and produce original social content from ideation through execution
• Transform long-form content into compelling, native short-form formats built for each platform
• Ensure factual accuracy and uphold strict editorial standards across all social content
• Serve as guardian of Audiochuck’s brand voice, maintaining consistency and authenticity across platforms
• Grow the Business
• Partner with the revenue team to develop short-form assets supporting paid partnerships
• Provide regular reporting and strategic insights to identify growth opportunities and creative optimizations
• Use data to guide smarter, performance-driven creative decisions
• Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team
• Lead and mentor a small team of content creators and coordinators
• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and editorial integrity
• Manage external vendors and freelancers as needed to support social initiatives

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in non-fiction social media content creation with a track record of building large, engaged audiences
• Proven ability to develop and execute social strategies that grow brand and creator accounts
• Exceptional copywriting and editing skills
• Experience coaching and developing high-performing teams
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work fluidly across editorial, production, marketing, and leadership
• Strong organizational and communication skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of journalistic, ethical, and legal considerations within true crime and justice reporting
• Expertise across major social platforms

Skills

• Strong portfolio of engaging vertical video content

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Team events and company-sponsored activities