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At Dove, we believe that care goes beyond products - it’s about building community. We’re looking for a Social Content & Community Lead to own and elevate Dove’s social presence in the US across all categories: skin cleansing, deodorant, hair, baby and purpose. Dove is the largest Personal Care brand at Unilever with year over year growth – grounded in purpose, with a clear strategic vision, strong innovation funnel and unique POV on beauty. Alongside Dove’s position within the Unilever portfolio, the brand is loved by millions of people worldwide. As the Manager, Social Content & Community Lead, you will serve as the day-to-day lead for the x-channel Dove US social strategy and community management, partnering with the Global team and managing agency partners to deliver best-in-class, social-first work that drives growth, relevance, and brand love. This is a unique opportunity to shape the social voice and presence of Dove in the US, defining how the brand shows up in culture, nurtures community, and drives long-term growth through its social presence. This role supports the Head of Engagement for Dove in North America.
Job Responsibility
Own the end-to-end social channel strategy for Dove US across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Reddit and emerging channels), defining clear roles, KPIs, and growth goals by channel
Translate global social strategy into locally relevant, culturally sharp US execution
Oversee development of social-first content by channel, ensuring work feels native, culturally relevant, and unmistakably Dove
Lead and evolve community management to bring new people into the brand, ensuring Dove shows up authentically, responsibly, and in line with brand values
Manage and inspire agency partners, setting clear direction, expectations, and ways of working
Collaborate closely with PR, Influencer, Brand, Media, Legal, and Global Social teams to deliver integrated social programs and always protect the Dove look, tone, and feel
Oversee and lead content calendar that supports campaigns, product launches, and creator collaborations while building in social-first moments that cultivate brand love
Oversee budget
Lead an in-house and contract team of social strategists and community managers
Lead KPI setting and delivery for owned social content and community management
Monitor and anticipate competitor activity and trends and translate into content opportunities where relevant
Report on program performance and ROI on a regular cadence in collaboration with agency partners and platforms
clearly articulate what’s working and why to optimize future plans and inform strategy
Translate data-driven optimizations and algorithm trends from tools like Brandwatch/Meltwater and Dash Social, and clearly report insights for leadership visibility
Work closely with the Head of Dove Engagement (PR, Influencer, Social) and brand marketing teams to ensure connectivity across categories
Collaborate with cross-functional Dove brand & agency teams (including Global, Customer Care, R&D, Retail, PR, Influencer, Media and Medical Marketing) to align plans and deliver integrated execution
Partner closely with PR and issues teams to proactively identify, assess, and manage content and community-led risks, ensuring responses, moderation and mitigation reflect brand reputation and align with brand values during everyday engagements and sensitive moments
Partner with Digital Lead, search and content agencies to evolve content strategy and tactics that improve visibility and relevance across social search and emerging LLM-powered discovery
Collaborate with and brief customer care teams as necessary
Requirements
6-7+ years of experience developing and leading social channel strategy and community management for brands and/or at an agency
Deep understanding of platform-specific best practices, trends, and social behaviors
Proven track record of driving meaningful social growth through strong strategy, creative and aesthetic excellence, and optimization using performance insights
Strong cross-functional leadership
experience managing agencies and stakeholders with confidence and clarity in a global–local matrix
Fluent in balancing brand storytelling, performance metrics, and community engagement
committed to brand excellence and consistency
Passionate about building communities and creating work rooted in purpose and cultural relevance
Comfortable navigating fast-paced, high-growth environments with shifting priorities
Excellent communication skills with the curiosity, rigor and desire to continuously improve processes and outputs
Nice to have
8+ years of experience developing and leading social channel strategy and community management for brands and/or at an agency
Beauty & culture obsessed
Proven content creation capabilities
What we offer
health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage)