[Remote] Social Strategy Director - Freelance (Health/Pharma)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. VML is seeking an experienced Social Strategist at the Director level for a freelance assignment in the Healthcare/Pharma sector. The role involves developing and executing comprehensive social strategies that align with brand goals while navigating regulatory guidelines. Responsibilities • Partner with creative, brand strategy, analytics & data and our media teams to support a brand's social strategy and social marketing goals • Organize and schedule social media strategy with an eye on calendar events (Open enrollment periods as one example) ensuring compliance with brand specs, as well as legal and regulatory guidelines • Plan and execute social media strategic campaigns that support key brand milestones and tentpole events (again for Organic and Paid Social) • Keep a pulse on current events, online trends and potential controversies or threats relevant to the brand • This will include writing creative briefs in partnership with organic and paid social media and brand strategy, reviewing social executions aligned to best practices and platform specs • The platforms included in this strategy and consultation include FB, IG, Reddit, YT, and LinkedIn Skills • 7+ years of social marketing strategy experience • Expertise working with client accounts in highly regulated industries • Experience working independently and ability to move projects forward without detailed direction • Understanding of social platforms and functions, and the ability to share that knowledge with others • Ability to collaborate effectively within a team • Ability to present to senior level clients and co-create solutions with them Benefits • Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work. • Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery. • Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally. Company Overview • VML is a global powerhouse born from the unification of Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R — two of the world's most powerful and accomplished creative agencies with complementary capabilities and geographic strengths. It was founded in 1992, and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • VML has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 7 in 2025, 5 in 2024, 11 in 2023, 13 in 2022, 7 in 2021, 9 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job