Director, Brand & Social Media Marketing

Brand & Social Media Marketing Working under very limited supervision, this job independently leads the development and execution of marketing initiatives that shape brand appeal and drive a consistently differentiated customer experience across Wealth Management. This role owns large-scale brand marketing programs end-to-end while holding full accountability for the Wealth Management brand's social media presence and long-term social strategy. The ideal candidate brings both advanced brand expertise and deep social media specialization, serving as the connective tissue between how the brand is positioned and how it shows up in culture — and actively influencing key decisions that define that positioning across the department and its cross-functional partners. Key Responsibilities and Duties Brand Strategy & Development Independently leads the research, development, and execution of marketing strategies designed to maximize brand appeal and capture market opportunity, exercising advanced judgment in determining strategic direction with minimal guidance Analyzes market trends, customer behavior, competitor activity, and opinion research to generate forward-looking insights that inform brand decisions with a 1–3 year horizon, proactively surfacing recommendations to senior leadership that shape Wealth Marketing's competitive positioning Drives cross-functional alignment on brand positioning, marketing themes, and media channels by influencing key decisions across partner teams including Creative, Product, Digital, and Channel Marketing, ensuring brand strategy is integrated and consistently actioned across Wealth Management initiatives Owns the review and governance of brand marketing assets across the department, applying advanced brand judgment to ensure content resonates with targeted customer segments and upholds the integrity of the brand across all touchpoints Social Media Ownership & Execution Holds full ownership and accountability for the social media program, independently directing content strategy, creation, operational execution, and ongoing program evolution across all platforms Develops and publishes high-quality, original content that reflects advanced platform expertise and an authoritative brand voice, driving meaningful engagement across targeted audiences Leads the content editorial calendar to orchestrate campaigns, timely marketing moments, and always-on publishing with a disciplined, results-oriented approach that supports broader Wealth Marketing objectives Serves as the department's subject matter expert on brand voice and content standards, influencing how tone, terminology, and messaging are applied consistently across channels, audiences, and cross-functional teams Monitors the competitive social media landscape and emerging platform trends with an intermediate understanding of the firm's competitive environment, translating insights into actionable program improvements that keep the brand ahead of industry shifts Establishes, owns, and continuously refines the goals, metrics, and benchmarking framework for social media performance, independently assessing results against business objectives and making program-level decisions to optimize outcomes over a short- to medium-term horizon Educational Requirements University (Degree) Preferred Work Experience 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred Physical Requirements Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work Career Level 8IC Required Experience: 5+ years of marketing experience, with a focus in social media marketing Preferred Experience:  7+ years marketing experience, with a focus in social media marketing Ability to build relationships with clients and peers Strong written and oral communication skills, specifically around presentations; creative thinker Effective time management and project management skills Proven ability to develop and implement social media strategies beyond just earning likes and followers Strong familiarity with the business applications of social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Reddit, and TikTok Proficient in variety of social media search, analysis, and content distribution tools (Hearsay, Hootsuite, etc.) Related Skills Accountability, Adaptability, Brand Management, Brand Positioning, Brand Strategy, Collaboration, Executive Presence, Influence, Inspires Others, Marketing Creativity, Marketing Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Relationship Management, Story Telling Anticipated Posting End Date: 2026-08-22 Base Pay Range: $113,000/yr - $151,000/yr Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.  In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).  _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Company Overview Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us. Our Culture of Impact At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. 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