Managing Director, Social Media Director

Teach For America

Managing Director of Social Media developing and executing social-first content strategies for Teach For America. Overseeing a team to engage Gen Z audiences and track performance metrics.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $81,700 - $111,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach For America is seeking a Managing Director of Social Media to lead the strategy, vision, and execution of our social presence across platforms.
Shape how our brand shows up in culture-driving relevance, engagement, and impact with core audiences, particularly Gen Z.
Oversee a team responsible for developing and executing social-first content that advances our mission, builds affinity, and drives action.
Partner closely with creative, marketing, and data teams to ensure our social channels are not only expressive of our brand, but also delivering measurable results.
Define and track success metrics for social media, ensuring alignment with broader marketing and organizational goals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in social media, digital marketing, or content strategy, with at 2-3+ years leading teams
Deep expertise in social platforms and content formats, with a strong understanding of what performs and why
Ability to shoot and edit video content when needed, and get into the weeds when necessary
Proven track record of building and executing high-performing, social-first campaigns or content strategies
Strong creative instincts and ability to identify compelling stories and translate them into engaging content
Experience working cross-functionally with creative, marketing, and analytics teams
Demonstrated ability to use data and insights to inform strategy and optimize performance
Experience managing and developing high-performing teams
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
A clear understanding of Gen Z audiences and internet culture
Passion for Teach For America’s mission and a commitment to advancing our goal that every child should have access to a great education

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

social mediadigital marketingcontent strategyvideo content productioncampaign executiondata analysisperformance optimizationproject managementcontent formatssocial-first campaigns

Soft Skills

leadershipcreativitystorytellingcross-functional collaborationdata-driven decision makingteam developmentproject managementadaptabilitycommunicationstrategic thinking