Senior Manager, Social & Influencer Strategy

Ruder Finn

Senior Manager for social and influencer strategy supporting innovative and leading tech brands focused on AI and developer marketing. Collaborating with influencers and internal teams to execute content strategy.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeNew York City • District of Columbia, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $75,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end influencer and social strategy development for technology clients, aligning content to brand, product, and business objectives
Own client relationships in social and influencer workstreams including client calls, presenting strategic recommendations, and providing proactive counsel
Develop integrated influencer and social campaign plans, including audience alignment, platform strategy, messaging frameworks and content approaches
Manage execution of influencer content across network of developer, creator, and technical influencer partners, including coordination, content review and tracking deliverables
Coordinate with internal teams, studios, and influencers to ensure seamless execution across timelines and deliverables
Help gather and organize data for client reporting, with exposure to platform analytics and Google Analytics/GA4
Monitor social channels and support community management, responding to routine inquiries and flagging key issues
Contribute to new business and organic growth opportunities through strategic thinking, proposal development, and client upsell identification
Develop and apply knowledge of social platform best practices, including developer and tech audience platforms like Reddit, GitHub, Discord, etc, specifications, and objectives
Stay ahead of digital, social, and technology trends (AI, developer ecosystems, emerging platforms) and translate them into actionable campaign ideas.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, media studies, advertising, or related field preferred
4-5+ years of experience in social media, influencer marketing, or digital marketing, with experience working with technology clients required (developer marketing experience a plus)
Experience driving growth across social & influencer campaigns on Meta, LinkedIn, X, and additional platforms (Reddit, Discord, etc.)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience with influencer marketing tools (e.g., Tagger or similar platforms)
Strong understanding of technology/developer content development
Proactive, organized, and solutions-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to take on new challenges
Data-driven thinker who uses analytics and performance insights to inform decisions
Curiosity and enthusiasm for how data, AI, and emerging technologies influence integrated communications and storytelling
Passionate about digital trends, social platforms, and emerging tools, with a curiosity to continuously learn and grow.

Benefits

Comp & perks

You will receive a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity
You will also be able to enroll in our Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, as well as 401k (match) plan.
Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc.
Generous PTO policy with paid maternity/paternity leave
Professional learning and development opportunities
Workplace flexibility
On-site and off-site social gatherings

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Hard Skills & Tools

influencer marketingsocial media marketingdigital marketingaudience alignmentplatform strategycontent developmentdata analysiscampaign planningperformance insightsanalytics

Soft Skills

proactiveorganizedsolutions-orientedproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingclient relationship managementcommunicationcuriosityenthusiasmadaptability