Who We Are:
At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.
Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.
Ready to Rule the Social Kingdom? VML South Africa Needs a Head of Social!
Forget just managing social media; we’re looking for someone to conquer it! VML is on the hunt for a visionary Head of Social to lead our Social media team and help our clients dominate the digital conversation.
What You’ll Actually Be Doing (Besides Attending Meetings):
- Crafting Social Strategies That Actually Work: Forget vanity metrics; we’re talking real business impact. You’ll be the architect of social strategies that drive brand love and bottom-line growth.
- Leading a League of Social Media Superheroes: You’ll inspire and mentor a team of talented social media managers, content creators, and community whisperers. Think Professor X, but for social.
- Turning Data into Delicious Insights: You’ll be a data detective, uncovering hidden gems in social analytics to inform strategy and optimise performance. (Sherlock Holmes, eat your heart out.)
- Becoming a Client’s Social Media BFF: You’ll build strong relationships with senior clients, becoming their trusted advisor and go-to guru for all things social.
- Be at the Forefront: You will know everything going on in the social sphere – from platform updates, to AI, to new approaches to content to social commerce – we (and our clients) rely on you to help navigate the future of social media marketing.
- Be on Trend and in Culture: You are deeply connected to the culture of South Africa and its people. You know the latest Tik Tok trend, the drivers of conversation on X and hottest tracks on Spotify. You will be making sure our clients are relevant in these conversations and trends.
What You Need to Bring to the Table (Besides a Strong Wi-Fi Signal):
- 8-10 years of experience slaying the social media game in South Africa in a leadership role.
- A proven track record of strategic planning, flawless execution, and measurable results.
- Leadership skills that would make Nelson Mandela proud.
- A deep understanding of the South African social media landscape, from kasi vibes to corporate boardrooms.
- A sense of humor (because let’s face it, social media can be wild).
- Experience with Telco, Retail, or Financial Services clients (you know, the big leagues).
- Expertise in social media analytics, reporting, and turning data into actionable insights.
- A secret stash of memes.
Ready to join the VML family and become the social media king/queen of South Africa?
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