Senior Associate, Social Operations Strategist

Overview

Senior Associate, Social Operations Strategist

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented social media professional to join Capital One’s Brand Governance, Social and Content Team. As a Senior Associate supporting the Social Operations program, you will play a central role in driving the operational aspects of social media campaigns and initiatives that support enterprise and line of business strategies, facilitating the adoption of new social platforms and tools, and safeguarding the brand through strict adherence to governance and compliance standards. 

As a key contributor to our dynamic team, you will be instrumental in applying a powerful combination of strategic thinking, organizational excellence, and influential communication skills to tackle complex, enterprise-wide challenges. 

You will operate at the intersection of various business units, collaborating extensively with world-class professionals and subject matter experts from across the entire company. Your primary mission will be to foster cohesion, drive consistency in processes and outcomes, and secure essential cross-functional support for critical initiatives. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Manage the daily administration of social media management platforms, accounts, and associated tools, ensuring proper functionality, user access, and assisting with basic internal team training on platform use.

• Support the enforcement and maintenance of the social media governance framework, ensuring content and campaigns consistently adhere to established best practices, brand standards, and security protocols.

• Execute routine checks to ensure strict adherence to established security protocols and data privacy compliance across active social media channels.

• Assist in the execution of technology implementation projects, providing support for testing and deployment of new tools, AI, and automation solutions aimed at optimizing the social media landscape.

• Provide dedicated operational support and documentation to performance marketing, media, and advertising teams for the setup and execution of paid social media initiatives.

• Actively collaborate with strategists, engagement, and insights teams to support effective campaign execution, assist with community management tasks, and contribute to data gathering for reporting and analytics.

• Proactively contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture, and work with internal partners to document and support the implementation of social media solutions that align with their needs.

• Maintain open communication and support with third-party vendors and agencies related to social media tools and services.

WHO YOU ARE

You want to be an EVIDENCE-BASED MARKETER.

• Your curiosity is endless. There’s always something else to learn. 

• You’re flexible and not afraid of change—in fact you welcome the challenge. 

• You share your point of view, but seek out what might be missing and listen. 

• You have big ideas and know the best ones are driven by proof, persistence and patience. 

• You’re a storyteller. You simplify the complex and compel your audience to act. 

• You know how to enjoy yourself. While fun isn’t mandatory, it certainly seems to follow you. 

• You care—about the work, your team and the customers you serve.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or Military experience 

• At least 2 years of social media marketing experience, including paid marketing 

• At least 2 years of social media reporting experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of social or digital marketing experience 

• Experience using social media tools such as Meta Business Suite, Business Managers and Sprinklr

• At least 2 years of relationship management with digital agencies or contractors

• Experience managing complex processes across multiple stakeholder groups and implementing process improvements

• Experience in financial services, or other highly regulated industry 

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Chicago, IL: $86,000 - $98,200 for Sr. Associate, Brand

McLean, VA: $94,600 - $107,900 for Sr. Associate, Brand

New York, NY: $103,200 - $117,800 for Sr. Associate, Brand

Richmond, VA: $86,000 - $98,200 for Sr. Associate, Brand

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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