VP, Digital/Social Account Lead
New York, NY, US
$200k - $250k
About the job
Game Seven Agency, an Excel Sports Management Company, is a full service creative and experiential agency that lives for sport, music and culture. From the biggest moments to the smallest details, we pride ourselves on being in the know and building relationships that matter, for brands that matter.
Our team is comprised of creatives, strategists, producers, designers, project managers, influencer managers, filmmakers, volunteers, activists, ballplayers, hypebeasts, social media moguls, runners, mixologists, party promoters, hip-hop elitists, show-bingers, hot-take havers, vintage t-shirt collectors, fitness fanatics, pet parents, plant parents, human parents, and general good time havers.
Clients include Hennessey, Nike, Jordan, Spotify, Meta, Instagram, TikTok, Amazon, Timberland, Oakley, Footlocker, Chime, Fanatics, Bleacher Report, Uninterrupted, and more.
About the Role:
As VP, Digital & Social Account Lead, you are the senior leader responsible for defining and driving digital and social media strategy for a marquee music client while owning the overall client relationship and day-to-day team leadership.
You operate at the intersection of strategy, culture, and execution. You advise senior client stakeholders on digital ecosystem planning, platform strategy, content innovation, and audience growth, while ensuring flawless delivery across all work streams. You are accountable for both the quality of thinking and the health of the business.
This role requires equal strength in digital strategy, client leadership, and operational oversight.
Key Responsibilities:
Digital & Social Strategy Leadership
Lead the development of comprehensive digital and social strategies aligned to business, brand, and commercial objectives
Advise senior client stakeholders on platform evolution, audience growth, content ecosystems, paid and organic integration, and emerging technology
Translate cultural trends, fan behavior, and platform innovation into actionable strategic roadmaps
Ensure all work ladders to measurable KPIs including engagement, growth, conversion, and revenue impact
Drive innovation across reactive moments, tentpole campaigns, always-on programming, and creator partnerships#### Client Relationship Ownership
Serve as the senior day-to-day client lead and primary point of accountability
Build trusted relationships with marketing, digital, and executive stakeholders
Lead quarterly business reviews, strategic presentations, and forward planning conversations
Anticipate client needs, proactively identify growth opportunities, and guide decision-making
Manage contract scope, commercial health, and revenue growth across the account#### Team & Account Leadership
Oversee the cross-functional client team including strategy, creative, production, paid media, and analytics
Ensure seamless collaboration and clear accountability across all disciplines
Manage workflows, resourcing, and delivery timelines to maintain operational excellence
Mentor Account Directors and Managers while fostering strong team culture and performance standards
Maintain visibility into day-to-day activities while elevating the team toward long-term strategic thinking#### Commercial & Growth Stewardship
Own account revenue targets, forecasting, and profitability
Identify opportunities to expand digital services, social capabilities, and integrated offerings
Lead scope evolution, renewals, and growth planning conversations
Partner with agency leadership on new business opportunities related to digital and social expertise#### Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Deep expertise in digital and social media strategy across major platforms
Strong understanding of music marketing, fan engagement ecosystems, and cultural programming
Proven ability to connect creative output to measurable business results
Executive-level communication and presentation skills
Strong commercial acumen with experience managing scopes and profitability
Ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced, culturally driven environments
Strategic thinker who balances long-term brand building with real-time cultural relevance
Minimum Qualifications:
- 12+ years of experience in digital, social, or integrated account leadership roles
- Demonstrated success leading digital-first client relationships within an agency environment
- Proven experience advising senior stakeholders on social and digital transformation
- Strong track record of managing and growing high-value accounts
- Experience mentoring and developing senior account team members
The pay range for this position is $200,000 - 250,000 per year. This position is also eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus.
Please note that compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to local salary transparency laws.
Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship.
Game Seven provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.