Associate Director, Social Media Strategy
Associate Director, Social Media Strategy
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Job Description
At Gilead were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years weve tackled diseases such as HIV viral hepatitis COVID-19 and cancer working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the worlds biggest health challenges and our mission requires collaboration determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Every member of Gileads team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions and were looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible together.
Job Description
Gileads mission is to discover develop and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses
worldwide.
As the Associate Director Social Media Strategy essential duties and responsibilities include:
Strategy & Planning
Develop and refine the enterprise social media strategy aligned to business goals reputation and brand priorities to ensure the alignment between social content and enterprise priorities.
Advise senior leadership and internal stakeholders on best practices for social storytelling and digital engagement.
Identify emerging platforms trends and formats to keep the organization at the forefront of digital communications.
Content Creation & Production
Proactively manage the editorial calendar ensuring alignment with corporate initiatives and real-time opportunities while ensuring quality and the right frequency of original social-first content.
Capture and produce social-first video content including filming at events and onsite locations.
Apply basic video editing and graphic design skills to produce polished platform-native assets.
Partner with creative/design resources for higher-complexity needs.
Stakeholder Engagement & Enablement
Coordinate with internal teams (Public Affairs Marketing HR Business Units) to source content and amplify enterprise stories.
Support executives and thought leaders in building their social presence ensuring consistency with brand voice.
Train and advise colleagues on digital fluency and social media best practices.
Analytics & Optimization
Own social media analytics monitoring performance and providing actionable insights to support enhanced brand/reputation metrics tied to support social media presence.
Translate data into strategy adjustmentsrefining content mix posting cadence and audience targeting.
Report results to leadership highlighting ROI and reputational impact.
Issue Crisis Readiness
Monitor social channels for risks and opportunities escalating issues quickly to leadership.
Help shape rapid-response strategies that protect and enhance brand reputation in moments of change.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
10 years of experience in social media digital communications or content strategy.
Strong digital fluency: deep understanding of platforms including Artificial Intelligence trends algorithms and audience behaviors.
Proven ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on content creation.
Experience with video production (filming editing) graphic design basics and storytelling.
Skilled in analytics tools and data-driven decision-making.
Comfortable advising executives and senior leaders on digital engagement.
Familiarity with media monitoring social listening or competitive intelligence platforms.
Exceptional written visual and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Preferred:
Background in public affairs corporate communications reputation management consulting PR agencies or government relations.
Experience in a global or highly matrixed corporate environment.
Knowledge of the regulatory political or social responsibility landscapes impacting business and reputation.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree and 10 years of experience or
Masters Degree and 8 years of experience
Location: Foster City CA or Santa Monica CA
People Leader Accountabilities:
Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams modeling inclusion and embedding the value of diversity in the
way they manage their teams.
Develop Talent - understand the skills experience aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current
performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow develop and
realize their purpose.
Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals purpose and organizational objectives and holding
them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.
The salary range for this position is:
Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation including experience qualifications and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role) paid time off and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical dental vision and life insurance plans*.
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For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
