Strategist, Social Media

Reports to: Strategy Director / Lead Strategist

Classification: Part-Time Non-Exempt (Opportunity to convert to full-time)

Duration:6 months

WHO WE ARE

We are Thesis. Proudly headquartered in Portland OR while serving clients globally for over 20 years. Thesis is a creative agency that drives business success through marketing across technology strategy and operations.

THE JOB

You live onlineand you know how to make brands live there too. As our go-to for all things social youll own client channels help shape content strategy and support bringing campaigns to life in-feed. Youre part strategist part calendar-wrangler part trend-watcher and part community builder. Youll work side-by-side with creatives to build smart scroll-stopping work and bring quick-turn ideas or platform-native formats to life and engage directly with audiences to keep our brands connected and relevant.

AS A PERSON YOU ARE:

• A Digital Native: You live online and know how to make brands live there too.

• A Storyteller: You turn insights and strategies into engaging narratives and social-first ideas.

• A Strategic Collaborator: You bring structure and insight to creative teams to help guide best-in-class work.

• A Trend spotter: You stay ahead of social and cultural shifts bringing fresh ideas to the table.

• A Social Craftsman: You understand platforms deeply and know what performsand why.

• An Engaged Community Builder: You treat brand communities as real conversations with real people.

• A Clear Communicator: You bring clarity to complex ideas and can present strategies with confidence.

• A Curious Explorer: You ask smart questions and use data insight and instinct to shape your recommendations.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Build and manage content calendars for client social channels

• Develop smart strategic social extensions to campaigns

• Own community management including proactive engagement responding to comments and DMs and surfacing key insights from the community

• Monitor trends platforms and culture to keep our work sharp and relevant

• Do competitive audits surface insights and track best-in-class brands

• Partner with creatives to brief and refine social-first concepts

• Present strategies that are simple strong and backed by insight

• Report on performance and optimize accordingly
  
  
  

AS FOR EXPERIENCE YOU NEED:

• 35 years of social media experience preferably at an agency

• Proven ability to manage social accounts and content calendars and communities

• A knack for turning brand strategy into everyday social storytelling

• A pulse on platform shifts trends and tools Experience writing or contributing to briefs and strategy decks

• An eye for creativity and a brain for performance

• Strong communication skills and a thoughtful approach to brand voice and audience engagement

• Experience jumping into creative content when needed especially for trend-based fast-moving moments.

• Hands-on experience with social tools like Brandwatch (for listening insights and reporting) and Opal (for planning and publishing)

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following capabilities are required in order to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden on the agency are available to address the following requirements.

• Using standard office equipment computers and related technology.

• Certain activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.

• Bending reaching lifting pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.

• Notravel is anticipated for this role.

• Thesis operates using a flexible hybrid model with work occurring remotely two days/week and in the office three days/week.

• As a proud B-Corp Thesis prioritizes candidates based in the Portland Metro area to allow for a hybrid working set-up in our beautiful office in NW Portland.

EEO STATEMENT

Workplace equity is not a single checkbox.

Its a vital way of thinking working and moving through the world. At Thesis we prioritize diversity equity and inclusion. Youll see this in our hiring practices growth projects and workplace programs because our agency our work and our society are better when diverse perspectives come together.

Thesis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Thesis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact Thesis Human Resources as for more information.

VALUES

Be Lean Take Action: We believe in thinking big rolling up our sleeves and getting the job done. And while we love a good plan we believe in using process as an engine not a brake.

Say What You Mean Mean What You Say: Were all here to learn grow and evolve together which requires connecting conflicting and embracing. Honesty and ideas are welcome; ego is not.

Show Up Fully: We invite you to bring your whole self to work your perspective cultural background lived experiences while creating room for others strengths to complement your own. What makes you remarkable is welcome at Thesis.

ENCOURAGEMENT

Above all be hungry to learn and grow beyond this job description.

Research shows that women and people of color often only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We understand experience can manifest in different ways and we want to hear about it.

We also know theconfidence gapandimposter syndromecan get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. So please dont hesitate to apply. Wed love to hear from you.