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Job Description

This requisition is used solely to source candidates for short-term temporary positions supporting HARMAN. Successful candidates would be employed through a third-party payroll provider for the duration of the contract. This requisition does not represent a current permanent opening at HARMAN. Our recruiters monitor these requisitions and may contact you directly if your background aligns with a current or future opportunity. Do you want to work for some of the world’s leading audio brands? Become a part of the HARMAN team and get to work for JBL and Harman/Kardon. By joining HARMAN, you'll dive headfirst into the exciting world of headphones, portable speakers, party boxes and other audio technologies, and contribute to the success of Harman Lifestyle EMEA business. The consumer audio industry is fast paced, fun and dynamic and we’re looking for someone who is proactive, loves to work with a lot of different stakeholders from all over Europe and has creative ideas. Social Media Specialist EMEA (9 months) A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle: We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound. • Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Harman Kardon, Mark Levinson and Revel. • Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development. • Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience. What You’ll Be Part Of Are you a creative and organized social media professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? As a Social Media Specialist, EMEA, you will lead the planning, development, and execution of social content across key Lifestyle campaigns, product launches, partnerships, events, and always-on brand activity. Working closely with regional social teams, content creators, media specialists, agency partners, and cross-functional stakeholders, you'll create engaging social-first content that drives brand relevance, audience engagement, and business impact across EMEA. You'll play a key role in ensuring campaigns are delivered seamlessly while maintaining creative excellence, operational efficiency, and alignment with JBL and HARMAN brand standards. How You’ll Make An Impact • Lead end-to-end social content planning and execution across EMEA campaigns, product launches, partnerships, events, and always-on activity. • Transform brand and marketing objectives into platform-specific social strategies and engaging content experiences. • Develop content calendars, publishing plans, and campaign roadmaps that support timely and effective execution. • Drive social-first content production from briefing through final delivery in collaboration with creative teams and agency partners. • Ensure content is culturally relevant, channel-appropriate, and aligned with JBL and HARMAN brand standards. • Partner with internal stakeholders across Paid Media, Content, Events, Partnerships, PR, and Communications to deliver connected campaign experiences. • Manage agency partners to ensure high-quality creative output, clear accountability, and efficient execution. • Oversee the development and delivery of always-on social content programs that maintain audience engagement and brand presence throughout the year. • Identify opportunities to connect campaigns with broader cultural moments and regional market trends. • Monitor campaign performance, identify optimization opportunities, and translate insights into actionable recommendations and best practices. What Makes You A Strong Fit • 5+ years of experience in social media, content marketing, integrated campaigns, or brand communications. • Experience using social media management, content planning, collaboration, and reporting tools such as Sprout Social, Airtable, social publishing platforms, analytics dashboards, or similar technologies • Proven experience leading social campaigns from strategy and briefing through production, launch, and performance analysis. • Strong understanding of social media platforms, social-first creative principles, content formats, and audience engagement strategies. • Experience managing creative and social agencies as well as multiple cross-functional stakeholder groups. • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Experience working across multiple markets, regions, or international teams. • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently. • Passion for social media, digital culture, content innovation, and consumer engagement. Bonus Points if You Have • Experience working with global consumer brands, ideally within consumer electronics, lifestyle, fashion, entertainment, or related industries. • Experience managing always-on content programs and editorial calendars. • Exposure to product launch, partnership, event, influencer, or creator marketing campaigns. • Experience working with local market teams across multiple countries. • Familiarity with social media management, analytics, listening, and content workflow tools. • Additional European language skills. Things To Know • Willingness to travel on occasion to the various locations within EMEA is required. • This role reports to the Social Media Manager, EMEA.

Core Responsibilities

Lead the planning and delivery of social content across EMEA campaigns, product launches, partnerships, events, and ongoing brand activity, ensuring content is culturally relevant and aligned with JBL and HARMAN standards. Coordinate with regional teams, agencies, and cross-functional stakeholders, and use campaign performance insights to recommend optimizations.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of experience in social media, content marketing, integrated campaigns, or brand communications, along with experience leading campaigns from strategy through production and performance analysis. Candidates should have strong project, communication, and stakeholder management skills, familiarity with social media planning and analytics tools, and experience working across markets or international teams.