Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Senior Creative Director, Social Media for a leading entertainment and media company. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-energy, highly collaborative creative culture pushing the boundaries of platform-native storytelling.

You’ll join the Social & Digital Creative team to lead social-first content development, guide internal creatives, and elevate the brand’s presence across emerging and established platforms. This is a full time opportunity. The role is located in Los Angeles, CA - onsite.

Senior Creative Director, Social Media Responsibilities:

• Lead, inspire, and mentor a small internal social team (Director + 1 team member).

• Serve as the primary creative liaison with external agencies, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and creative standards.

• Develop platform-specific content strategies for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and other emerging channels.

• Ideate and execute trend-aware, high-performing social content tailored to each platform’s unique style and audience behavior.

• Create quick-turn content—including shooting, editing, and posting—directly from mobile devices when needed.

• Attend film shoots and key events to capture behind-the-scenes content; travel up to 40% depending on production schedules.

• Generate innovative ideas independently and in partnership with vendors, adding value in ideation rooms and on-set.

• Oversee timelines, deliverables, asset workflows, and communication between internal and external teams.

• Ensure seamless execution of campaigns and cross-functional content initiatives.

• Contribute to creative decision-making during shoots and provide real-time solutions in fast-paced environments.

Senior Creative Director, Social Media Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in creative direction, social media leadership, or digital content development.

• Proven track record leading social teams and delivering standout platform-native creative.

• Deep understanding of social platforms, trends, audience behaviors, and content best practices.

• Strong portfolio showcasing social-first creative work and content strategy (one standout piece is acceptable).

• Background in media or entertainment strongly preferred.

• Highly proactive, ambitious, and able to thrive in high-volume, fast-moving environments.

• Excellent communication and project management skills.

• Experience with AI tools or workflows and ability to guide responsible usage.

• Experience with live social coverage (premieres, red carpets, fan events).

• Strong understanding of entertainment industry competitive trends and social engagement drivers.

• Familiarity with paid media and performance metrics.

• Comfortable directing talent and collaborating with production crews.

• Experience with motion design, AR filters, or emerging creative technologies is a plus.

• Understanding of community management and fan engagement strategies.

• Ability to manage tight deadlines with a positive, “can-do” attitude and strong diplomatic skills.

• Versatile team player unafraid to wear multiple hats.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) Program

• Commuter Benefits

• eLearning

• Education Reimbursement

• Ongoing Training & Development

To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this Senior Creative Director, Social Media opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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