THE ROLE
We ‘re looking for a high-EQ leader to steer the growth of our agency ‘s strategy function and thought leadership, as the company grows explosively in team size, client impact, and industry profile. You ‘ll also become the 5th member of our company executive team, and have a large hand in the overall trajectory of our agency.
Our industry-leading work builds on our unique approach to strategy. We ‘re looking to further evolve and codify our strategic approach, as we help our clients disrupt and connect more deeply into culture.
You ‘ll be reporting into our CEO & Co-Founder is a leader who ‘s committed to mentorship and personal growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy Team Leadership. Support and direct our strategy department.
- Guide the team to deliver outstanding work for clients and internal customers
- Mentor the team and facilitate their professional development
- Strategize for team growth and oversee hiring as we scale
Thought Leadership. The company has rapidly built a brand based on thought leadership. You will help extend our thinking to maintain and increase our industry profile, attract the best clients and talent, and deliver exceptional campaign results.
- Staying on the leading edge of trends in social media & brand marketing
- Tuned into culture and the zeitgeist
- Develop new campaign strategies and approaches
- Assist in developing blogs, white papers, and industry insight reports
Agency Leadership. Refine and expand the role of the strategy function, and improve processes for seamless cross-functional collaboration.
- Help grow and refine the best role for strategy in our disruptive agency model
- Establish lanes and processes among strategy, creative, account, and other internal teams
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 15 years of marketing strategy, in creative agencies and/or in large consumer brands
- Extensive experience in social-first campaigns
- Extensive experience in disruptive thinking, platform innovation, and non-traditional campaigns
- Experienced managing social media channels
- Deep fascination with TikTok
- Fluency with data and analytics
- Passion for delighting clients and going above & beyond
- Independent, entrepreneurial leader who thrives with little structure
- Spreads joy