Group Director, Influencer + Organic Social; Temporary

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We are Assembly, a leading global omnichannel media agency that merges data, talent, and technology to catalyze growth for the world's most esteemed brands. Our holistic approach weaves together compelling brand narratives with a comprehensive suite of global media capabilities, driving performance and fostering significant business expansion. Our initiatives are powered by STAGE, our proprietary operating system, and executed by adedicated global team of over 3,000 professionals across 44 offices worldwide.

Committed to purposeful action, we lead the way in social and environmental impact within the agency realm. As a proud member of Stagwell, the challenger network designed to revolutionize marketing, Assembly continues to set new standards of excellence.

ICYMI:Assembly was named Campaign’s 2025 Most Innovative Agency and Sustainability Standout and 2024 Media Agency of the Year. Our innovative work has also earned prestigious accolades, including The Webby Awards, Effies, and Cannes Lions.

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OUR PHILOSOPHY We believe organic social, influencer, content, creative, and paid media are more powerful together than apart -- and that the brands winning today are the ones showing up consistently and meaningfully across every touchpoint. We call this Social 360, and it's how we work.

OUR TEAMThe Brand Experience Team sits at the intersection of data and insights, brand storytelling, and consumer experience. We are media storytellers, creative disruptors, and connectors of channels -- builders of big, bold ideas that aren't confined to any one platform or screen. Our Social 360 approach brings together organic social, influencer, content, creative, and paid media to help brands drive relevance, meaning, and growth.

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced Group Director, Social, Influencer & Content to join our team on a six-month assignment. This leadership role will oversee a portfolio of clients, provide strategic direction across social, influencer and content marketing initiatives, support business growth, and lead high-performing teams through a period of transition and opportunity.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, trusted client advisor, and people leader with deep expertise in social media, creator partnerships, content strategy, and digital innovation.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TEMPORARY 6-MONTH CONTRACT ROLE

Key Responsibilities

• Lead social and influencer strategy across multiple clients and business sectors.
• Manage and support three distinct teams -- organic social and influencer, content and creative, and UX -- ensuring collaboration and cohesion across
• Serve as a senior client partner, guiding strategic planning and business growth initiatives.
• Drive innovation across content, creator partnerships, community engagement, and emerging platforms.
• Oversee team leadership, staffing, workflow management, and operational excellence.
• Mentor and develop Directors, Supervisors, and other team members.
• Partner with Creative, Strategy, Media, and Analytics teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure measurement frameworks connect social performance to business outcomes.
• Support new business efforts and contribute to agency thought leadership.a

Qualifications

• 10-12+ years of experience in social media, influencer marketing, digital marketing, or related disciplines.
• Strong experience leading large client portfolios and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic business decisions.
• Deep understanding of social platforms, content ecosystems, and the creator economy.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client management skills.

Key Skills

• Strategic Leadership
• Client…