Director, Social Media

GitLab

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Canada
Salary
$139,200–$235,200 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

Market check

Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $243k
This role $187k
$121k most similar roles pay here $310k

This role pays less than 84% of similar roles. Most pay $205,425–$281,400 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $187k versus about $243k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About GitLab

GitLab is an all-remote software company that develops an AI-powered DevSecOps platform combining source code management, CI/CD, security scanning, and project planning in a single application.

GitLab currently has 83 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $126,400–$213,600 across 65 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director, Social Media

As Director, Social Media, you will join the Marketing organization to lead global social media strategy and shape how the company communicates its product, brand, and employer stories across various channels. This player-coach role involves managing a team of managers while remaining hands-on in creating content and building programs for YouTube, LinkedIn, and X. You will oversee the entire social function, including budget management, tool stacks like Sprout Social and Meltwater, and employee advocacy initiatives. Key responsibilities include developing audience-focused campaigns, partnering with Growth Marketing on paid social integration, and utilizing AI tools to optimize workflows. The role focuses on solving complex communication challenges within the DevSecOps space, translating technical software development concepts into engaging content for a global audience while navigating an asynchronous, remote work environment to drive measurable business impact and community engagement.

What you'll do

  • Lead global organic social media strategy, channel plans, and editorial priorities across all platforms.
  • Manage end-to-end YouTube strategy including content programming, video packaging, and growth optimization.
  • Coordinate with Growth Marketing to align paid social efforts with organic messaging and audience targeting.
  • Oversee the social media budget, technology stack, and relationships with agencies and production partners.
  • Develop and manage employee advocacy programs to increase reach across marketing, sales, and engineering teams.
  • Establish measurement frameworks including KPIs and dashboards to report performance to executive leadership.
  • Mentor and develop social media managers by setting strategic direction and raising editorial standards.
  • Integrate AI tools into the social workflow to improve team efficiency and innovation.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in social media with at least 5 years leading strategy for a global brand at the senior manager level or above.
  • Experience owning a social function end to end, including budget, headcount, tooling, and results as the accountable leader.
  • Proven experience leading teams, agencies, and cross-functional programs with clear ownership of outcomes.
  • Expertise in YouTube strategy, including channel growth, programming decisions, video formats, packaging, and performance metrics.
  • Hands-on experience growing LinkedIn and X as primary channels with expertise in content format and cadence for each.
  • Experience managing paid social programs and integrating them with organic social strategies.
  • Experience building or scaling employee advocacy programs across multiple functions.
  • Proficiency in enterprise social stacks for publishing, listening, and advocacy, such as Sprout Social, Meltwater, and EveryoneSocial.

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