Sr Director - Brand, Social & Culture Partnerships

Spindrift•Newton, MA

1d•$170,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Who We Are Spindrift is challenging people’s expectations of how good a beverage can be. Founded in 2010 on the belief that the best tastes come directly from nature, Spindrift is the only sparkling water in America made with real squeezed fruit. Every Spindrift product is crafted to celebrate the aroma, texture, and taste of real squeezed fruit — never from concentrate — in every sip. Spindrift’s product portfolio now includes Spindrift® Soda and Spindrift® Tea, in addition to the flagship Spindrift® Sparkling Water. The Role We’re looking for a strategic, culturally fluent leader to drive how our brand shows up in the world across owned, earned and influencer touchpoints. The Sr. Director of Brand, Social & Culture Partnerships will lead our external storytelling ecosystem — spanning brand partnerships, PR, influencer/creator strategy, and social — to build relevance, earn attention and drive new household adoption. This is a highly cross-functional, externally facing leadership role responsible for shaping our cultural presence and building meaningful partnerships that move the brand forward. You’ll manage a small but mighty team (3 direct reports) and work closely across other teams (Creative, Media, Innovation, Sales and Leadership) to spread Spindrift brand love to millions of new households.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience across brand partnerships, influencers, PR and social media
Proven success in building and scaling consumer brands through relevant and meaningful cultural and social touchpoints
Strategic thinker with the ability to execute at a high level
Deep understanding of culture, trends, and consumer behavior
Experience leading partnerships and managing talent/creator ecosystems
Strong media relationships and PR fluency
Comfortable negotiating deals and managing budgets
Strong leader who can mentor and manage a team
Highly collaborative and comfortable working cross-functionally
Data-informed but creatively driven
Passion for health, wellness, and purpose-driven brands

Responsibilities

Creator & Influencer Strategy
Oversee influencer and creator partnerships (paid + earned), from micro-influencers to athletes and celebrity partners
Build scalable, authentic creator programs that drive awareness, reach and engagement
Ensure talent selection reflects Spindrift’s DNA and drives cultural relevance
Measure and optimize influencer performance across key brand KPIs
Brand & Cultural Partnerships
Develop and execute a strategic partnership roadmap aligned to Spindrift’s growth strategy and goals
Identify, negotiate, and manage brand collaborations and partnerships, from concept to execution, across new and existing potential brand partners
PR & Earned Media
Own PR strategy and agency management
Drive proactive storytelling moments, supporting product launches and brand narratives
Secure meaningful media coverage that builds brand awareness and equity
Develop press materials, messaging frameworks, and thought leadership opportunities
Social Strategy
Guide organic social strategy and content direction
Identify emerging trends and opportunities to keep the brand relevant
Lead measurement of social efforts, tracking key brand KPIs and optimizing strategy and content based on learnings
Team Leadership
Manage and mentor 3 direct reports across influencer, social, partnerships, PR, and community management
Set clear KPIs, workflows, and priorities
Foster a culture of teamwork, creativity and challenging status quo

Benefits

The opportunity to shape the trajectory of a fast-growing, beloved brand at the forefront of health and wellness movement.
A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven culture.
Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits.
Position is a hybrid role (4 days in office, 1 day remote) based out of our Newton, Mass headquarters
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $200,000 and is dependent upon the candidate’s experience prior to joining Spindrift.
In addition, we offer the following compensation and benefits:
Short-term incentive programs specific to level and department
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with an employer contribution rate of 80% towards monthly premiums, regardless of plan type selected
Company-paid life insurance, and a 401k retirement savings plan with a company match
Monthly cell phone allowance
Annual allowances for personal use of Spindrift product, health and wellness, professional development, and social justice education
Voluntary additional life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
In addition to any paid leave benefits required by regulation, the company provides paid parental leave, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, community service, and holiday time