Strategist, Digital and Social Media

DIGITAL STRATEGY / Responsible for planning & executing social media campaigns for our clients – focusing on influencer marketing, community management, social media trend reporting, and social listening

***Our headquarters are located in Stamford, CT, but the location of this position can be flexible with a preference for working in one of our office locations -- Stamford, CT, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA. Remote candidates will not be considered.

Octagon, the world’s premier global sports marketing agency, is seeking a Strategist, Digital and Social Media to join its growing digital strategy practice.

In this role, you will be responsible for assisting in the development and execution of data-driven digital and social programs for our impressive roster of clients. You'll work alongside a team of experts to manage the measurement and analysis of social and digital campaigns, turning data into insights to create client-facing reports.  

If you possess a balance of strategic and analytical abilities across the digital and social landscape, combined with trend-spotting and creative ideation, this is your next move!  

THE WORK YOU’LL DO: 

• Responsible for pulling key data around social trends, audience behavior, and online conversation using our suite of social listening tools 
• Assist in crafting data-driven digital recommendations for client initiatives – including (but not limited to) social strategy, media partnerships, and paid media programs 
• Measure campaign performance and keep track of key metrics (such as impressions, engagements, ER, etc.) based on program goals and KPIs 
• Transform datasets into easy-to-digest summaries and visuals, providing clients with relevant results and recommendations to inform future social and digital strategies  
• Lead efforts in talent discovery based on the client’s campaign objectives and criteria 
• Support the execution of digital and social campaigns, displaying strong organization and time management skills 
• Liaise with internal & external teams as needed on client requests 

THE BIGGER TEAM YOU’LL JOIN

Recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Sports”, Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group.

We take pride in being Playmakers – finding insightful, bold ways to create play in our work, our lives, and in the world. We believe in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for our clients and talent.

We can put ourselves in the shoes of fans because we ARE fans – of sports, entertainment, and culture at large. This expertise allows us to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world.

The world needs play more than ever. Are you a Playmaker?

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: 

• 1-2 years of experience in digital/social strategy, preferably at a media agency working in a team environment  
• Experience in social analytics or social listening for a brand, team, league, property, or talent 
• Knowledgeable in the paid social space, with hands-on media buying experience or reporting a plus 
• Ability to discover and develop data-driven insights  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
• Ability to create well-designed, cohesive and clear Microsoft PowerPoint decks   
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a plus (we work with a lot of data!)  
• An organized and active contributor – you know how to keep everything on task and have a keen attention to follow-through. 
• You are creative – you can brainstorm innovative ideas and collaborate with creative/design teams to ensure content aligns with best practices on social and digital channels 
• You’re ahead of what’s trending in social & digital – what’s resonating with consumers, what platforms are growing, what content rises above the rest – and a passion for/expertise in sports, entertainment, music and/or celebrity & lifestyle culture 

This position pays $50,000- 55,000 and comes with a comprehensive benefits package. Octagon’s comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Unlimited PTO policy – we understand you need time for play!
• Competitive medical/dental/vision insurance plans with FSA/HSA and Dependent Care FSA options. Pet Insurance for those who need it too!
• Generous Family and Parental Leave Policy (12 weeks) with eligibility extended to all parents regardless of gender or primary/secondary caregiver status 
• Access to our parent company (IPG) Savings plan (401K program) with company match as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Pretax Transportation/Commuter Benefits and Parent Travel Program
• Dedicated Mental Health resources including Headspace membership, Employee Assistance Program (CCA) and more
• Discount portal for everyday goods and services
• Employee Resource Groups and inclusive diversity programming and initiatives
• Personal Development programs