Manager, Culture Comms

We Are Social

Los Angeles, UShybrid$70k-$200k/yrPosted Aug 18, 2026
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About the role

THE ROLE

We Are Social is looking for a Manager, Culture Comms who is passionate about social media. The role will serve as the primary engine for audience-centric social execution and strategic trend-spotting for our clients. You should be able to react quickly in a fast paced environment, taking ownership of delivering our best work. You should be truly passionate about social media, what trends are shaping it, what best practice looks like and how brands and fans are changing the landscape.

WE ARE

A creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on what’s trending and creating campaigns that get people buzzing. We call it “Ideas Worth Talking About,” and we've proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant campaigns of the decade for brands like McDonald’s, Adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

We like to laugh, we live for celeb gossip and we’re great on AUX

Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more

You best believe we know how to celebrate our wins. And our losses (it’s how we learn)

From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we’re passionate about making a difference

Did we say snacks? Because we have great snacks (Shoutout to Sheila who keeps the kitchen stocked)

YOU ARE

A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactively

Not interested in just following trends – you want to create them

A self-starter, who’ll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a pro

Traditional agency experience is not required, but it’s a plus. What matters is your deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences. This role is energetic, innovative and forward-thinking. Alongside engaging with communities, you’ll guide brands by staying ahead of social trends and cultural moments. In return, you’ll join a global agency dedicated to generating buzzworthy ideas for some of the world’s leading brands.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

A "chronically online" mindset with an obsessive understanding of TikTok, Reels, X, and emerging platforms

Develop distinct audience personas and algorithmic profiles to ensure content is hyper-targeted and reaches the intended communities

Work side by side with our internal and client team to develop and execute social strategies, helping to create best-in-class content to establish the brand as an industry leading account on key platforms

Build, manage, execute and social content plans, channel strategies and calendars across always-on and campaigns that speaks to key moments in culture and ensure optimal execution of platform features (sounds, hashtags, filters, etc)

Vet and Identify strategic creator partnerships that align with specific audience subcultures and creative concepts

Partner with Creative teams to build community management playbooks and ensure all creative ideas are "social-first" and executed to perfection

Have a thorough understanding of the brand compass and the social strategy and how it plays out in your day-to-day role

Lead tactical creative briefs by channel, audience and content pillar in partnership with Strategy team

Serve as the go-to internal source for emerging trends that spark high-impact creative thinking

Understand the ins-and-outs of channel updates and form POVs to share implications for internal and external partners

Regularly guide a variety of brands on reactive content opportunities and create rationale for clients

Lead a social media audits and research deepdives in partnership with R&I teams

Confidently be the “voice of Gen Z” to clients and internal teams

Stay ahead of AI tools and trends and leverage features to supercharge workflow, synthesize research and iterate on strategic frameworks, insights and audience personas

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE

3+ years experience in a Social Media focused role

Serial social media user who can show a deep understanding of key platforms

Deeply passionate about culture, trends, fandoms and communities

Creative brief and content planning experience

Confident research capabilities

Strong organizational skills

Ability to interface with clients across contexts

Effective communication skills

JOIN US

At We Are Social, we celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome unique voices and talents, especially those not traditionally embraced by advertising. Discover more about our culture and our work.

Compensation

This Other role pays $70k-$200k/yr. Within typical range for other roles in United States.

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