Director of Social Media
We’re building a social department that sets the standard, and we need the right director to lead the way.
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At Pursuit Digital, we’re looking for a Director of Social Media to be the face of social for our clients. You’ll lead strategy, create content plans, design graphics, and guide campaigns from concept to performance. You’ll also get to partner with our in-house video team to produce the kind of social content most agencies only dream about.
This is our top social role, and as Pursuit grows, you’ll scale the entire department with it.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Own social media strategy for real brands and industries.
- Bring ideas to life with the support of a professional video team.
- Lead client communication and become the trusted face of social at Pursuit.
- Play a key role in shaping how Pursuit delivers social media long-term.
- Step into a leadership path with clear room for growth.
Why Pursuit is Different:
- Small, close-knit team that genuinely cares about each other.
- A clean, modern office with plenty of natural light.
- PTO + paid holidays, weekly pay, and a stable work environment.
- Faith-based values in how we treat people and do business.
- Most work is Knoxville-based, with just enough shoots to keep things interesting.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead social strategy, content planning, and campaign execution.
- Write captions, design graphics (Canva/Adobe), and schedule posts.
- Collaborate with our video team to execute high-quality content.
- Attend content shoots to guide social direction and support production.
- Communicate directly with clients, presenting strategy, results, and recommendations.
- Manage campaigns end-to-end and track performance for ongoing improvement.
You’ll Fit Right In If:
- You’re passionate about social media strategy and client relationships.
- You’re organized, detail-oriented, and thrive on keeping systems sharp.
- You love collaborating with creative teams and bringing ideas to life.
- You’re confident presenting to clients and owning the room.
- You’re hungry to grow into leadership.
What It Takes:
- Proven experience managing social media for businesses.
- Strong client-facing communication skills.
- Graphic design experience (Canva required, Adobe a plus).
- Ability to manage multiple clients and projects at once.
- Reliable transportation for client meetings and content shoots.
- Must live in or near Knoxville year-round.
Bonus Points
- Photography or photo editing skills.
- Familiarity with video or paid ads.
- Comfortable being on camera occasionally.
The Details:
- Full-time (40+ hours per week).
- Local travel for shoots (within ~50 miles).
- Salary starts at $55,000, with opportunities for bonuses.
- PTO + paid holidays.
- Weekly pay with direct deposit.
If you're interested, just fill out the form below. Along with your resume, please include links to social accounts or campaigns you’ve managed. We want to see your work in action. The more detailed you are in your application, the better.
We can’t wait to see the strategies and content ideas you’ll bring to Pursuit.
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Please fill out the application below. We're so grateful you're considering joining our team.
Thank you!
In the meantime, we'd love to connect with you on social!