Social Account Director - Burson

<div class="content-intro"><h3>Who we are:</h3> Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation. WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit <a href="WPP.com">WPP.com</a>  For more information visit <a href="https://www.bursonglobal.com/">bursonglobal.com</a> and follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/burson/posts/?feedView=all">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burson.global/?hl=en">Instagram</a>.</div>More about the role: We are looking for a Social Account Director to lead the activation and delivery of social workstreams for a major European fashion brand. This role will ensure that strategic thinking is translated into brilliant, well-managed social outputs across content, influencer, creator and community-led activity. You will be the operational heartbeat of the account, keeping work moving, teams aligned and delivery at a consistently high standard.  You will work closely with strategists, creatives, studio, influencer, PR and client teams to manage day-to-day delivery across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. The role requires strong account leadership, excellent project management and a deep understanding of what it takes to deliver social work efficiently, collaboratively and at pace.  What you'll do: <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="29" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Lead the day-to-day management and delivery of social workstreams, ensuring activity is delivered on time, on brief and to a high standard. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="29" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Translate agreed strategy into clear scopes, timelines, content plans, production requirements and delivery milestones. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="29" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Manage social content calendars, asset trackers, approvals, copy development, posting requirements and reporting inputs across multiple channels and markets. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="29" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Coordinate internal teams including strategy, creative, studio, influencer, PR and paid social to keep workstreams connected and moving efficiently. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="29" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Act as a key day-to-day client lead, managing updates, expectations, feedback, approvals and delivery conversations with confidence and clarity. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="29" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Oversee influencer and creator activation workflows, ensuring briefs, contracts, timelines, content reviews and deliverables are managed effectively. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="29" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">Identify delivery risks early, problem-solve quickly and keep stakeholders informed of progress, dependencies and next steps. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="29" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">Support performance reporting by gathering inputs, coordinating analysis and helping teams translate results into practical optimisation actions. </li> </ul> Experience that contributes to success: <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="30" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Strong experience in social account management, project management or integrated campaign delivery, ideally within an agency environment. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="30" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">A practical understanding of social platforms including Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, with awareness of formats, production needs, approval processes and publishing considerations. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="30" data-list-defn-p