Associate Director of Social Strategy

Game Seven Agency, an Excel Sports Management Company, is a full service creative and experiential agency that lives for sport, music and culture. From the biggest moments to the smallest details, we pride ourselves on being in the know and building relationships that matter, for brands that matter.

Our team is comprised of creatives, strategists, producers, designers, project managers, influencer managers, filmmakers, volunteers, activists, ballplayers, hypebeasts, social media moguls, runners, mixologists, party promoters, hip-hop elitists, show-bingers, hot-take havers, vintage t-shirt collectors, fitness fanatics, pet parents, plant parents, human parents, and general good time havers.

Clients include Hennessey, Nike, Jordan, Spotify, Meta, Instagram, TikTok, Amazon, Timberland, Oakley, Footlocker, Chime, Fanatics, Bleacher Report, Uninterrupted, and more.

We are looking for an Associate Director of Social Strategy to lead creative and social strategy across some of our most culturally significant accounts. This is a senior role for someone who thinks in ideas first, understands how culture moves, and knows how to translate that into platform-native content that actually resonates. You will serve as the strategic lead on key AOR and project-based accounts, owning the creative framework, content strategy, and cultural point of view from brief through execution. You will work closely with Creative, Accounts, and Production teams and serve as a trusted thought partner to clients at the VP and CMO level. We need someone with a genuine editorial sensibility, proactive ideas, and the confidence to push work forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day social and creative strategy across assigned accounts, including always-on content, tentpole campaigns, and bespoke activations.
• Develop cultural frameworks, trend forecasts, and proactive pitches that keep clients ahead of the conversation.
• Serve as the strategic lead in client-facing settings, presenting ideas with clarity and conviction to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Creative, Accounts, Production, and Social Media teams to ensure strategic vision is carried through to execution.
• Contribute to new business pitches and RFPs as a key creative strategy voice.
• Oversee and mentor junior strategists, providing direction and feedback that elevates the quality of the work.
• Maintain a deep understanding of platform best practices, emerging formats, and cultural moments across TikTok, Instagram, X, and beyond.

• 5 to 8 years of experience in social strategy, creative strategy, or content strategy, preferably at an agency.
• Deep fluency in music, culture, and entertainment -- you know what's happening before it trends.
• Strong editorial instincts and the ability to develop a distinct brand voice across platforms.
• Experience leading strategy on large-scale AOR accounts or major brand campaigns.
• Confident presenter and communicator, comfortable in client-facing settings with senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-output environment.
• Experience with talent, creator, or influencer-led content is a plus.

The monthly pay range for the freelance position is $10,000 - 12,000. The pay range for the full time position is $120,000 - 135,000 per year. The full time position is also eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus.

Please note that compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to local salary transparency laws.

Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Game Seven provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.