VP, Social Media Strategist

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualizes and implements social presence – in tone, messaging and visual identity – across all social and channels. This includes shaping messaging, creative direction, communication cadences, sequencing and authorship in alignment to business and market-relevant 
• Delivers a clear POV with purpose and intention. Reinforces Calamos firm purpose and values, uses social strategies to position and showcase Calamos insights and investment centers of excellence.  
• Strategic thinker that delivers clear and effective execution plans. Plans include target objectives, KPIs and other outputs that connects to firm and brand impact.
• Effective knowledge and application of MarTech, such as social listening systems, to drive thoughtful content generation and uncover actionable insights to inform marketing planning (e.g., social media campaigns.)
• Relationship management capabilities with internal and external parties (e.g., social platform account )

The ideal candidate is:

• Passionate about their craft and is a curious, active learner
• Strategic thinker with excellent writing and communication skills
• Actively stays abreast on changing social strategies to increase impact
• Relationship-oriented, enjoys working in teams and collaborating across the firm
• Looks to deliver value, not volume
• Organized, deadline-driven, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment
• Considers firm culture a critical component to personal and collective firm

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or Journalism.
• 5+ years of experience managing social media marketing in the financial services industry. Experience with Hearsay a plus
• Proven ability to develop and implement, and execute  social media strategies