Senior Social Manager, Community Management

Company: VML
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: January 26, 2026

Job Description:

About VML VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendys. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55 markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney. Who you are: Youre a curious, culturally-fluent strategist who loves to question assumptions and challenge the status quo. Youll uncover insights that can guide a brands ideas and decisions in social. What you’ll do: Keep a pulse on current events, online trends and potential controversies or threats relevant to the brand Create and manage social media content calendars Plan and execute social media campaigns, including user-generated content (UGC), influencer programs and real-time activations Research/brainstorming content ideas with larger creative team Reporting (data entry, exporting and analyzing data from platforms) Communicating with agency partners/vendors High level project management responsibilities; including managing creative timelines in project management software Reviewing and providing feedback on creative executions for channel specific content Working with stakeholders across the agency to ensure that social, digital and media is executed in support of brand strategy and in accordance with best practices. What you’ll need: 3-5 years of social marketing experience 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 Experience with paid and owned social strategy as well as influencer/creator strategy and management Ability to collaborate effectively within a team What we offer: 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. Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness. 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. The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package $60,000—$140,000 USD We believe the best work happens when were together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. Thats why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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