Organic Social Strategist

Organic Social Strategist Position Summary We are seeking a highly strategic, creative, and analytically driven Organic Social Strategist to join our rapidly growing Creative Strategy team. This individual will own the organic social strategy for a portfolio of 3–4 client accounts, leading content planning, creative ideation, publishing strategy, community growth, and performance analysis across today's most influential social platforms. This is a client-facing role that requires equal parts strategic thinking, creativity, organization, and communication. The ideal candidate understands that organic social is no longer simply about posting content - it is a key driver of brand discovery, community building, search visibility, and full-funnel marketing performance. Reporting to the Senior Director of Creative Strategy, with a direct line to the SVP of Digital Strategy, this role will help shape the future of our Organic Social practice while collaborating closely with Paid Social, Creative, Design, SEO, and Performance Marketing teams. Responsibilities Organic Social Strategy Own the end-to-end organic social strategy for a portfolio of 3–4 client brands. Develop monthly and quarterly social strategies aligned with each client's business objectives and marketing priorities. Build channel-specific content strategies across: Instagram Facebook TikTok LinkedIn Pinterest Threads YouTube Community (preferred) Emerging platforms as appropriate Stay ahead of platform updates, algorithm changes, content formats, and evolving best practices. Present strategic recommendations directly to clients and executive stakeholders. Creative Strategy & Content Leadership Lead creative strategy for all organic content initiatives. Develop content pillars, editorial calendars, messaging frameworks, and campaign concepts. Write clear, actionable creative briefs for designers, editors, producers, and content creators. Concept engaging content designed to maximize: Reach Engagement Saves Shares Audience growth Brand affinity Occasionally execute organic content directly, including writing captions, creating lightweight graphics, editing short-form videos, or assembling content when appropriate. Ensure every piece of content aligns with each client's voice, brand identity, and business objectives. Content Creator Strategy Develop creator-first content strategies that align with current platform trends. Understand what drives authentic creator-led engagement across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and short-form video platforms. Partner with internal creative teams and external creators to develop scalable content programs. Translate creator trends into performance-driven brand content. Organic Growth & Search Strategy Develop strategies that improve discoverability across both social platforms and search engines. Understand how Google and Large Language Models (LLMs) increasingly index social content for search visibility. Optimize content for: Search intent Keyword relevance Social search AI-generated search experiences Metadata optimization Caption optimization Partner closely with SEO teams to align organic social with broader search strategies. Paid + Organic Integration Collaborate closely with Paid Social teams to create integrated social strategies. Identify high-performing organic content suitable for paid amplification. Leverage paid insights to inform organic content planning. Ensure cohesive messaging across paid and organic campaigns. Understand how organic social contributes throughout the customer journey and broader marketing ecosystem. Publishing & Platform Management Manage publishing calendars across multiple client accounts. Schedule and publish content using enterprise social management platforms such as: Hootsuite Sprinklr Sprout Social Buffer Later Similar enterprise publishing platforms Maintain publishing accuracy while managing multiple brands and deadlines simultaneously. Ensure content follows platform specifications and brand guidelines. Analytics & Performance Reporting Track and report on organic social performance across all client accounts. Analyze metrics including: Engagement rate Reach Impressions Audience growth Video retention Saves Shares Click-through rate Website traffic Referral performance Deliver monthly and quarterly performance reports with actionable recommendations. Translate data into strategic insights that improve future content performance. Monitor competitor activity and identify emerging opportunities. Client Management Serve as the primary organic social strategist for assigned clients. Lead recurring client meetings and strategic planning sessions. Present reporting, campaign performance, and content recommendations confidently. Build trusted advisor relationships with client stakeholders. Manage expectations while maintaining exceptional client service. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with: Paid Social Creative Strategy Design Video Production SEO Ensure all social initiatives align with broader integrated marketing strategies. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Journalism, Digital Media, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience managing organic social media for brands or agencies. Proven experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously. Strong understanding of: Instagram Facebook TikTok LinkedIn Pinterest Demonstrated experience developing successful organic content strategies.