Director, Social

ABOUT OLIPOP

At OLIPOP, we’re on a mission to positively impact consumer health at scale. And we’re doing it through something simple: soda. But not just any soda, a new kind of soda: one that’s delicious, refreshing, and actually good for you.

This mission is deeply personal for our CEO, Co-Founder, and Formulator, Ben Goodwin. Like many of us, Ben grew up consuming the Standard American Diet: lots of soda and processed foods that prioritized convenience over nutrition. But at 14, he took his health into his own hands. After making significant changes to his nutrition and exercise, he lost 50 pounds and saw a transformation in his energy, mood, and emotional clarity.

Those changes sparked a deep curiosity about the connection between nutrition and health. Ben became a relentless student of the gut microbiome and the ways it supports overall wellness. The more he discovered, the more passionate he became about finding credible, science-backed ways to make consumer health accessible to everyone.

The mission was clear. The vehicle? Less so. After exploring the possibilities, Ben landed on an unexpected yet familiar choice: soda. It was something he loved as a kid, and he knew millions shared that same nostalgia. But this wouldn’t be just any soda. With most Americans falling short on daily fiber, Ben set out to create a version with more fiber and less sugar, one that was perfectly balanced. The result?

A deliciously refreshing soda with 6 to 9 grams of fiber and 2 to 5 grams of sugar, delivering science-backed benefits without sacrificing the classic taste people crave.

In 2018, the first OLIPOP cans hit the shelves, bringing Ben’s vision to life with a functional soda that anyone could enjoy. And by reimagining soda, we’re also reshaping culture. That means creating products that support health for all and building a business grounded in humanistic values: empathy, integrity, and a belief in better for everyone.

From the ingredients we source to the culture we foster, we’re committed to proving that business (and beverage!) can be a force for good, and that soda has the power to bring people together.

So join us, and let’s write a new American soda story together. One we can all feel good about. One OLIPOP at a time.

THE ROLE

The Director of Social Media will lead OLIPOP’s social presence and shape how the brand shows up in culture every day. Reporting to the Sr. Director, PR + Comms, this role sits at the intersection of strategy, creativity, culture, and communications, with responsibility for building a social-first approach that strengthens the brand, drives meaningful engagement, and supports broader business and marketing goals.

This is a highly strategic and creative role for a social leader who understands that great social is more than content—it is about having a distinct point of view, creating ideas people want to talk about, and knowing how to make a brand matter in culture. The Director will set the vision and strategy across OLIPOP’s social channels, while also pushing the team and partners to create work that is innovative, culturally relevant, and unmistakably OLIPOP.

The Director will partner closely with Brand, Creative, Influencer, PR, Partnerships, and other Marketing teams to develop integrated campaigns and social-first ideas. They will identify opportunities for OLIPOP to participate in cultural moments, emerging conversations, trends, and communities, while also creating original opportunities for the brand to lead the conversation.

The Director will lead and mentor OLIPOP’s growing social team, establishing clear ways of working, developing talent, and creating an environment where strategic thinking and creative ideas can thrive. They will also serve as a senior voice on social culture, providing perspective on emerging trends, audience behavior, cultural shifts, and potential risks.

Ultimately, this person will be responsible for making OLIPOP’s social presence strategic, culturally connected, creatively ambitious, and consistently true to the brand.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Social Strategy
• Develop and own OLIPOP’s overarching social media strategy and vision across Instagram, TikTok, Meta, LinkedIn, and emerging platforms.
• Establish channel-specific strategies that ladder back to OLIPOP’s brand platform, communications priorities, and broader Marketing KPIs.
• Define how OLIPOP should show up in culture and identify opportunities to build relevance beyond traditional brand moments.
• Translate business and brand objectives into clear, compelling social strategies and creative briefs.
• Establish a strong point of view on what makes OLIPOP distinctive in social and continuously evolve the brand’s approach.
• Creative & Innovation
• Lead the development of social-first creative ideas and campaigns that are culturally relevant, innovative, and built for how people actually use and experience social platforms.
• Partner closely with Creative leadership to develop and execute work that pushes the brand forward while remaining rooted in OLIPOP’s identity.
• Bring new ideas, formats, platforms, partnerships, and creative approaches to the table rather than simply responding to existing trends.
• Identify emerging cultural moments, internet behaviors, communities, creators, and trends that can create meaningful opportunities for OLIPOP.
• Push the team and agency/production partners to continually raise the creative bar across social content.
• Oversee social creative development from brief through execution, ensuring work is strategically grounded and creatively strong.
• Content & Channel Management
• Oversee the development of social content calendars and channel plans.
• Ensure content is tailored to the unique role, audience, and behavior of each platform.
• Partner with Producers and Creative teams to establish efficient production calendars, processes, and workflows.
• Ensure the social team is set up to move quickly and capitalize on timely cultural and platform opportunities.
• Balance planned brand storytelling with the flexibility to respond to real-time moments and conversations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner closely with Brand, Creative, Influencer, PR, Partnerships, and other Marketing teams to develop integrated campaigns and ensure social is considered from the start of major initiatives.
• Collaborate with Influencer and Partnerships teams to strategically integrate creators, partners, and cultural voices into OLIPOP’s social ecosystem.
• Build strong relationships across the organization and advocate for social as a critical part of how OLIPOP builds its brand.
• Culture, Community & Risk
• Maintain a deep, up-to-the-moment understanding of social platforms, internet culture, communities, and emerging behaviors.
• Understand both macro and micro cultural shifts and translate those insights into actionable opportunities for OLIPOP.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience in social media, brand marketing, communications, or a related discipline, with significant experience leading social strategy.
• 5+ years of experience leading and developing a team of social, community managers, and content creators, setting clear goals and fostering a collaborative culture that drives on-brand content and audience engagement
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic, creative, and innovative social programs that build brands and drive meaningful engagement.
• Strong creative instincts and the ability to identify a great idea, develop a point of view, and translate strategy into compelling creative.
• Deep, up-to-the-moment understanding of major social platforms, including platform behaviors, best practices, algorithms, formats, policies, and emerging trends.
• Deep understanding of internet and social culture, including the ability to identify meaningful shifts before they become mainstream.
• Strong understanding of audience behavior and the ability to translate cultural and consumer insights into social strategy and creative opportunities.
• Ability to balance long-term strategic thinking with the speed and flexibility required of social.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data and insights into clear strategic and creative recommendations.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and creative partners.
• CPG experience required.
• Experience working at an advertising, creative, PR, or social agency preferred but not required.
• Experience managing external agencies, creators, production partners, or other external social resources preferred.
• REPORTS TO: Sr. Director, PR + Comms

WHAT WE VALUE

At OLIPOP, our values aren’t just posters on a wall. They shape how we show up: for each other, for our customers, and for the mission we’re chasing together.

Mission Connectivity

: Everything we do ladders up to our shared goal: supporting human health. Whether launching a new flavor or conducting clinical research, the mission stays front and center.

Indomitable Spirit

: When things get messy, we get inventive. We stay curious, adapt quickly, and find the path forward, most likely with a dedicated Slack thread and a beautifully overbuilt deck.

Lead at Every Level

: Leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about ownership. We speak up, follow through, and lift each other up. If you’ve got ideas and initiative, you’ve got influence.

Courageous Humility:

We’re confident in what we bring and curious about what we don’t know (yet). We give feedback with care, take it with grace, and know that real growth takes both.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Success at OLIPOP doesn’t come from checking boxes; it comes from living our values, staying curious, and finding energy in both the pace and the purpose. We’re building something big, and we’re looking for people who:
• Think big, move fast, and take thoughtful risks
• Thrive in a high-performance, feedback-rich environment
• Value real human connection and honest collaboration
• Are fired up by building something new, and making it better every day
• Startup life at OLIPOP is equally fun and fast-paced. If you’re energized by a dynamic environment, eager to grow, and excited to help shape something meaningful from the inside out, OLIPOP is a one-of-a-kind ride.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities or other needs during the application process and employment. To request an accommodation, please contact The People Team at recruiting@drinkolipop.com.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  OLIPOP will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Submission of Application Materials

Applicants are required to submit only the materials specifically requested as part of the application process. Please do not include any unsolicited materials, as they will not be reviewed or considered.

Unsolicited materials may include, but are not limited to:

• Marketing or promotional concepts
• Business ideas or strategies