Social Media Director
US$79,000 – US$101,000 / yr base salary
Posted 30 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Associate Director, Social Media”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$79,000 – US$101,000 / yr |
|---|
Study levelBachelor's
Job Title: Associate Director, Social Media
Team: Communications & Marketing
Location: Hybrid in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL) preferred, New York (NYC), or Newark (NJ)
Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Start Date: ASAP
About Braven
Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.
We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation.
Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.
To learn more, take a look at Braven’s Jobs.
About the Role
In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring an Associate Director, Social Media who will own and grow Braven’s social media presence into a dynamic engine for storytelling, community building, and mission amplification. As a key member of the Communications & Marketing team, you will develop and execute a bold social strategy creating platform-native content, building engaged audiences, and translating Braven’s impact into compelling digital narratives that resonate with students, partners, donors, and the broader public.
This role is on the Communications & Marketing team and reports directly to the Senior Director, Communications.
What You’ll Do
Social media strategy and channel ownership (40%)
- Develop and own Braven’s social media strategy across Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X/Twitter, and emerging platforms, setting goals, KPIs, and a content calendar aligned to organizational priorities
- Partner with regional teams to align local social efforts with national brand standards, providing guidelines, templates, and real-time feedback to ensure consistency across all Braven markets
- Monitor platform trends, algorithm changes, and cultural moments to keep Braven’s presence timely, relevant, and audience-first
- Manage and grow all Braven social accounts with a consistent brand voice that reflects the energy and ambition of our Fellow community
Content creation & storytelling (50%)