Associate Manager – Brand Communication & Social Media
Role Overview
The Associate Manager – Brand Communication & Social Media will be responsible for designing and executing a full-funnel content and social media strategy for The Panel Station (TPS). This role combines content strategy, content development, agency management, influencer partnerships, and performance-driven social media marketing to drive panelist recruitment, activation, and retention . The candidate will act as a bridge between brand communication and growth , ensuring all content initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes.
Key Objectives
- Content Strategy & Funnel Development
- Design and execute a funnel-based content plan (awareness → consideration → registration → retention).
- Ensure all content directly supports panel recruitment and active user growth .
- Content Creation & Scale
- Develop high-quality, platform-relevant content assets.
- Manage and recruit content agencies to produce scalable assets (blogs, videos, creatives, campaigns).
- Social Media & Influencer Marketing
- Build an integrated organic + paid social media strategy across Meta, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.
- Recruit and manage influencers to amplify reach and drive high-quality traffic.
- Brand Communication
- Strengthen TPS's positioning as a "Co-Create What's Next" brand.
- Ensure consistent messaging across content, social, and influencer channels.
- Performance & Optimization
- Track content and campaign performance across channels.
- Run content gap analyses, optimize distribution, and refine strategy based on insights.
Ownership Areas
End-to-end content marketing lifecycle for TPS (ideation → creation → distribution → measurement).All social media handles and community touchpoints for TPS.Management of external agencies, freelancers, and influencer partners .Collaboration with panel acquisition, nurturing, and retention teams to align messaging with panel growth targets.Responsibilities
Content Funnel Strategy : Build monthly / quarterly content calendars mapped to recruitment and engagement funnels.Hands-On Content Development : Create blogs, posts, emailers, short-form video briefs, and campaign narratives.Agency Management : Identify, onboard, and manage agencies / freelancers for large-scale content production.Influencer Recruitment & Collaboration : Identify relevant micro- and mid-tier influencers globally, negotiate campaigns, and ensure content authenticity.Social Media Marketing :Scale organic presence with engaging, share-worthy content.Manage paid campaigns on social platforms for acquisition and engagement.Performance Analytics : Monitor traffic, CTR, CPL, engagement, DAU / MAU lift, and content ROI.Content Gap & Market Analysis : Conduct regular audits to identify what content resonates most with TPS's panelists across regions.Campaign Innovation : Launch experimental content series, user-generated content (UGC) campaigns, and influencer-led storytelling formats.Accountabilities (KPIs)
Panel Recruitment MetricsAchieve X% increase in monthly registrations from content-led campaigns.Target CPL (cost per lead) from social media / influencers below benchmark.Content Performance% increase in organic traffic driven by content.Blog / article / video engagement rate (avg. time on page, CTR, shares).Social Media MetricsGrowth in followers and engagement rate (likes, shares, comments, saves).Reach, impressions, and traffic conversions from paid campaigns.Influencer Program ROI% contribution of influencer-led campaigns to traffic / panel recruitment.Number of influencer collaborations per monthBrand Health MetricsConsistency of brand voice across campaigns.Improvement in recognition of TPS's positioning as "Co-Create What's Next."Candidate Profile
4–6 years of experience in content marketing, social media, or brand communication , ideally in consumer internet, market research, or panel / community-based businesses .Strong experience in content funnel planning and growth-oriented campaigns .Hands-on ability to create / write / edit content across formats.Proven track record in agency / vendor management .Exposure to social media paid advertising and influencer collaborations.Analytical mindset with experience in GA4, social analytics tools, and content performance tracking .Show more
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Skills Required
Content Development, influencer marketing, Agency Management, Social Media Marketing, Performance Optimization, Content Strategy