I'm Nihal Jogilkar, a highly skilled and results-driven Director of Digital & Social Media with 8+ years of experience creating, implementing, and optimizing social media strategies for companies, brands, and small online stores. I’ve managed a collective 1.5M+ followers and a 100M+ network on Instagram and Facebook, and I’m committed to driving business growth through innovative social media marketing techniques. I’m seeking new opportunities to continue excelling in the field of Social & Digital Marketing.

I'm Nihal Jogilkar, a highly skilled and results-driven Director of Digital & Social Media with 8+ years of experience creating, implementing, and optimizing social media strategies for companies, brands, and small online stores. I’ve managed a collective 1.5M+ followers and a 100M+ network on Instagram and Facebook, and I’m committed to driving business growth through innovative social media marketing techniques. I’m seeking new opportunities to continue excelling in the field of Social & Digital Marketing.

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I’m Nihal Jogilkar, a highly skilled and results-driven Director of Digital & Social Media with 8+ years of experience creating, implementing, and optimizing social media strategies for companies, brands, and small online stores. I’ve managed a collective 1.5M+ followers and a 100M+ network on Instagram and Facebook, and I’m committed to driving business growth through innovative social media marketing techniques. I’m seeking new opportunities to continue excelling in the field of Social & Digital Marketing.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director of Digital & Social at Scarecrow M&C Saatchi
May 1, 2023 - Present
Oversee and manage all social media accounts including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube for Company Client. Lead a team of content creators and copywriters delivering compelling, on-brand content. Develop monthly social media calendars maximizing audience engagement and alignment with marketing campaigns. Drive 3x growth across platforms through data-driven strategies. Analyze metrics and KPIs for continuous improvement. Foster community engagement and collaborate with influencers for movie promotions. Successfully helped clients gain over 50K followers and reach 5M+ users via strategic campaigns and organic growth. Plan and optimize paid ad campaigns on multiple platforms, increasing brand visibility and click-through rates. Managed end-to-end social media activities and developed digital marketing plans for clients like Prudent Corporate Advisory Services, increasing lead generation and brand awareness.
Senior Social Media Executive at Vizual Junkies Pvt Ltd
May 1, 2023 - July 21, 2025
Managed and elevated social media presence for various clients. Devised and executed social media strategies and calendars, boosting audience engagement across platforms. Forged influencer partnerships amplifying brand reach. Executed paid campaigns delivering targeted results and high ROI. Achieved follower growth of 80K+ on Instagram and 1,500 on Twitter within 7 months. Specialized in YouTube paid ad campaigns focused on trailer and music content, achieving high video views and audience engagement.
Digital & Social Media Marketing Freelancer at Freelancer
May 1, 2023 - July 21, 2025
Delivered lead generation strategies increasing client sales by 32% in 2 months. Developed engaging content strategies across multiple social platforms, increasing visibility and engagement. Grew Instagram followers by 25K and YouTube subscribers by 10K for clients in just 3 days. Managed cross-channel social media platforms enabling strong client engagement. Achieved a collective reach of 100 million+ followers across social platforms and personally managed 1.5 million followers. Successfully grew multiple client accounts organically and through paid campaigns with significant follower milestones and account verifications.
Director of Digital & Social at Scarecrow M&C Saatchi
May 1, 2023 - Present
Oversee and manage social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube); lead a team of content creators and copywriters; develop and execute monthly social media calendars; implement data-driven strategies to boost engagement, reach, and brand awareness; analyze metrics and optimize campaigns; engage with followers to build an active community; collaborate with influencers on promotions; plan and optimize paid campaigns across social platforms; delivered end-to-end social media programs for multiple clients and contributed to digital marketing plans for Prudent Corporate Advisory Services, driving leads and brand visibility; nurtured client relationships with regular insights and reporting.
Senior Social Media Executive at Vizual Junkies Pvt Ltd
May 1, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Managed and elevated social media presence for diverse clients; designed and executed social media calendars and strategies; collaborated with influencers; ran paid campaigns to boost follower growth and engagement; specialized in running paid YouTube campaigns for trailers and music content; achieved substantial follower growth on Instagram and Twitter.
Digital & Social Media Marketing (Freelancer) at Self-Employed / Freelancer
May 1, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Developed and executed cross-channel social media strategies; generated leads and increased client sales; grew client audiences (e.g., 25K Instagram followers and 10K YouTube subscribers in short time); built and managed a personal brand with 1.5M followers across platforms; managed multiple clients with both organic and paid growth initiatives; maintained a strong multi-platform presence (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest).
Director of Digital & Social at Scarecrow M&C Saatchi
May 1, 2023 - Present
Led end-to-end social media activities for multiple clients, including strategic planning of monthly calendars, guiding content creators and copywriters, and executing paid campaigns across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Built data-driven strategies to improve engagement, reach, and brand awareness, achieving 3x growth across platforms in three months. Tracked metrics in regular reports and nurtured active communities by responding to comments and messages. Collaborated with influencers on movie promotions, driving buzz and visibility for client projects. Drove a notable increase in leads and traffic for Prudent Corporate Advisory Services through targeted digital plans.
Senior Social Media Executive at Vizual Junkies Pvt Ltd
May 1, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Managed client social media accounts with strategic calendars and influencer collaborations. Executed paid campaigns across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to drive engagement and follower growth. Achieved 80K Instagram followers and 1,500 Twitter followers in seven months; delivered YouTube trailer view campaigns and optimized content for audience retention and brand alignment.
Freelancer | Digital & Social Media Marketing at Freelance | Mumbai, India
May 1, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Delivered end-to-end digital marketing services for multiple clients, including content strategy, cross-channel management, and lead generation. Generated 32% sales growth in two months; grew Instagram by 25K followers and YouTube by 10K subscribers for clients in short bursts; built a robust cross-channel presence across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest, reaching 100M+ across platforms and amassing 1.5M total followers.
Director of Digital & Social at Scarecrow M&C Saatchi
May 1, 2023 - Present
Led and managed all social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) for client campaigns; directed a team of content creators and copywriters; developed and executed comprehensive monthly social media calendars; crafted data-driven strategies to improve engagement, reach, and brand awareness, achieving 3x growth across all platforms within three months; analyzed metrics and optimized campaigns; engaged with followers to build a loyal community; collaborated with influencers on movie promotions to amplify reach; helped clients gain 50K+ followers and reach 5M+ users; planned, executed and optimized paid campaigns on multiple platforms; led end-to-end social media activities; developed digital marketing plans for key client projects; nurtured client relationships with regular insights and reports.
Senior Social Media Executive at Vizual Junkies Pvt Ltd
May 1, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Managed social media accounts for diverse clients; devised and executed effective social media strategies; collaborated with influencers to extend reach; implemented paid campaigns to drive follower growth and engagement; achieved 80K+ Instagram followers and 1.5K+ Twitter followers across clients in 7 months; specialized in YouTube ads for trailers and music content; delivered campaigns that boosted video views and audience engagement.
Digital & Social Media Freelancer at Freelancer
May 1, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Delivered 32% increase in customer sales in 2 months through lead generation campaigns; built and amplified content strategies across platforms; achieved rapid follower growth for clients (25K Instagram followers and 10K YouTube subscribers in 3 days); managed cross-channel presence (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest); built a personal brand with 1.5M followers; combined paid and organic tactics to drive results for multiple clients.

Education

Master in Business Administrations at Mumbai University
June 1, 2016 - June 30, 2018
The Digital Marketing Training Institute - DMTI Diploma in Advance Digital Marketing , Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia at The Digital Marketing Training Institute - DMTI
November 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Master of Management Studies in Finance at University of Mumbai
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor of Commerce Management Studies at University of Mumbai
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Master of Management Studies in Finance (MMS/MBA) at University of Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Commerce Management Studies (BMS/BBA) at University of Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Master of Management Studies in Finance (MMS/MBA) at University of Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Commerce Management Studies (BMS/BBA) at University of Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Master of Management Studies in Finance (MMS/MBA) at University of Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Commerce Management Studies (BMS/BBA) at University of Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Digital Marketing Foundation (LinkedIn)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Project Management Foundation (LinkedIn)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Social Media Marketing: Strategy and Optimization (LinkedIn)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Advanced Facebook Advertising (LinkedIn)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Social Media Marketing (HubSpot)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Email Marketing (HubSpot)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Google Display Ads Certification (Skill shop)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
The Fundamental of Digital Marketing
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Diploma In Advanced Digital Marketing
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Diploma in Advanced Digital Marketing
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Digital Marketing Foundation
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Project Management Foundation
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Social Media Marketing: Strategy and Optimization
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Advanced Facebook Advertising
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Social Media Marketing
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Email Marketing
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Google Display Ads Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Diploma in Advanced Digital Marketing
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Digital Marketing Foundation (LinkedIn)
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Project Management Foundation (LinkedIn)
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Social Media Marketing: Strategy and Optimization (LinkedIn)
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Advanced Facebook Advertising (LinkedIn)
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Social Media Marketing (HubSpot)
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Email Marketing (HubSpot)
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Google Display Ads Certification (Skillshop)
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Diploma in Advanced Digital Marketing
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Digital Marketing Foundation
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Project Management Foundation
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Social Media Marketing: Strategy and Optimization
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Advanced Facebook Advertising
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Social Media Marketing
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Email Marketing
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Google Display Ads Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail