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USAA

Director, Media and Social

USAA

. Direct the development and execution of highly complex social media strategies .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $127,310 - $243,340 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing complex social media strategies that drive business results, leveraging analytics and measurement tools. Proven ability to lead and manage high-performing teams while collaborating with key stakeholders in regulated industries.

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Social Media Strategy DevelopmentTeam Leadership and ManagementAnalytics and Measurement ExpertisePaid Social Media PlanningRegulated Industry Experience

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Hard Skills
Social Media ManagementKPI SettingContent StrategyInfluencer PartnershipsEmerging Media KnowledgeBusiness AcumenRisk ManagementPerformance ManagementPaid Media OversightConsumer Product Regulations
Soft Skills
CollaborationInfluencingCommunicationCoachingPresentation Skills
Tools & Technologies
SprinklrSocial Posting TechnologyAnalytics ToolsMedia Strategy ToolsContent Management Systems
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesInsuranceComplianceConsumer ProductsSocial PlatformsBrand ManagementAgency CollaborationStakeholder EngagementMarketing InitiativesPerformance Metrics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Direct the development and execution of highly complex social media strategies
  • Set KPIs connecting social performance to business results such as engagement, sentiment, traffic, leads, sales and retention
  • Oversee budgets, vendor relationships and social posting technology
  • Encourage a test-and-learn approach to emerging and existing platforms, influencer partnerships, ad formats and AI capabilities
  • Partner with Legal, Compliance, Risk and Communications to move boldly and responsibly
  • Build and manage a high-performing team, including individual development, performance management, training and coaching
  • Present and communicate media and social strategies, plans, insights and executions to executive partners and stakeholders
  • Lead, influence and collaborate with key stakeholders and internal partners to ensure deliverables fulfill requirements
  • Apply expert understanding of analytics and measurement tools and techniques to provide media strategy support to brand and product line marketing management
  • Ensure risks associated with business activities are identified, measured, monitored and controlled according to risk and compliance policies and procedures
  • Lead an always-on content engine telling authentic stories about the military community, financial readiness and USAA members
  • Extend stories through creator, influencer and employee advocacy programs

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience
  • 7 or more years of progressive related experience in social media
  • At least 4 or more years of experience for large brands or at an agency working on large clients
  • 4 years of direct team lead or management experience
  • Ability to manage and lead a comprehensive paid social media plan, including internal team and external media agency oversight
  • Expert knowledge of traditional and emerging media leveraged across a broad array of marketing initiatives
  • Experience collaborating with key resources and stakeholders, influencing decisions and managing work to achieve strategic goals
  • Expert-level business acumen in business operations, industry practices and emerging trends
  • Understanding of specific laws and rules that govern consumer products
  • Experience leading social and media teams at scale for large brands in a regulated industry such as financial services or insurance
  • Broad social-platform experience including Meta, TikTok, Reddit, Snapchat, X and YouTube
  • Experience partnering with large agencies, Brand, Legal, Compliance and Communications
  • Experience presenting with confidence to senior leaders
  • Experience procuring and utilizing social tools such as Sprinklr
  • Must not require immigration support or visa sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible work environment
  • Pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance, at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
  • 401(k)
  • Pension
  • Life insurance
  • Parental benefits
  • Adoption assistance
  • Paid time off program
  • Paid holidays
  • 16 paid volunteer hours
  • Wellness programs
  • Career path planning
  • Continuing education assistance