ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, CONTENT STRATEGY

We Realize Potential in Your Story

We are an award winning digital content studio and media network who are currently on a quest to find an Associate Director of Content Strategy to join our growing Social Video Services department - Is this your next opportunity?

The Associate Director of Content Strategy will be an integral part of the Content Strategy team and instrumental in driving business growth. This role will develop and implement comprehensive social video strategies that elevate brands and achieve their objectives. They will be a critical liaison between departments, working with multiple teams to showcase the unique value of Little Dot Studios to prospective clients. A creative visionary, this role will spearhead the development of original content strategies designed to build audience and engagement for our brand partners.

PERKS OF THE JOB

🍏 Stay healthy with a monthly health & wellness stipend and free access to counseling sessions

🍻 Enjoy regular Happy Hours, treats and events with your team

⏱ Plan ahead with a 401K retirement fund

🌳 Support your family with medical, dental & vision insurance

📚 Invest in your growth both personally & professionally with our Learning & Development Program

🏡 Work flexibly with our hybrid working environment, with access to co-working locations and monthly reimbursement for home tech expenses

✈️ Take flex time off for vacations, family time, or mental health days

🌞 Enjoy long summer weekends by working half days on Friday

HOW YOU WILL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Lead content and social strategy for potential clients, informing the end-to-end process of the campaign strategy to achieve tangible business outcomes
  • Develop narrative-driven proposals and presentations that effectively communicate Little Dot’s value and partnership potential
  • Communicate with potential clients to understand their business needs, and translate them into content strategies for digital-led campaigns backed by data and recent trends
  • Focus on social video platforms like YouTube, TikTok and others
  • Proactively follow and analyze social media trends, translating them into actionable, data-supported recommendations or opportunities
• Support the growth of key client relationships, serving as a team mentor to drive strategic goals and help exceed client expectations
  • Work closely and collaboratively with key internal stakeholders including client development, social video services, media, and production & development teams
• Manage members of the Content Strategy team, establishing effective delegation, mentorship, and career growth opportunities
  • Ensure the team output remains of the highest standard across the department
    
  • Foster creativity and innovation amongst team members

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Skills matter, experience is useful, attitude is everything.

• Excellent knowledge of YouTube and social video platforms and a clear awareness of the differences between them when it comes to effective native video content, from both a technical and strategic perspective
• Highly creative, online native, and constantly up to date on social trends
  
• Excellent client management skills with demonstrable experience
• Team player with a hard-working flexible attitude, a good sense of humor and an interest in working in a dynamic start-up environment
• 5+ years of experience in a social media, creative, agency or brand strategy role
• Strong understanding of social platforms, including YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, from both a technical and strategic perspective
• Experience creating and implementing social video & social media strategies
• Ability to creatively and strategically consider client needs and identify solutions based on company capabilities
• Team player with a hard-working flexible attitude and interest in working in a dynamic start-up environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Premiere is a plus
• Visible leader: expected to be on-site as necessary, with availability to attend office meetings and team events (note: position based in Los Angeles).

Candidates must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

LITTLE DOT, BIG IMPACT

We’re probably the biggest studio you didn’t know was fueling your favorite content. We’ve been one of the top dogs in the digital content space since 2013 (some would say, before its potential was even fully realized). We're proud to work with some of the hottest TV and movie studios, distributors, rights holders, sports federations and brands in the business.

WE ARE COMMITTED

Little Dot Studios is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, age over 40, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, registered domestic partner status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please inform LDS if you need assistance to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. LDS will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Not accepting submissions from search firms or recruiters.

Learn more about us, our values and our commitments please visit our website www.littledotstudios.com for more information.