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Axicom · 1 month ago

Head of US Digital  (Senior Vice President)

San Francisco, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$125K/yr - $295K/yr

12+ years exp

Axicom is an award-winning global communications agency for tech-driven brands. They are seeking a Head of US Digital to lead their North American digital practice, overseeing social media strategy, executive social, paid media, and influencer marketing while providing strategic counsel to innovative companies in AI and technology.

Information TechnologyPublic RelationsTelecommunications

Responsibilities

Lead Digital Strategy: Oversee social media, executive social media, paid media, and influencer marketing capabilities across the US practice

Senior Client Counsel: Serve as a strategic advisor to clients on digital and social initiatives - you'll be in the room where decisions are made, not managing timesheets

Win New Business: Lead digital and social strategy for new business pitches, bringing innovative thinking that helps Axicom stand out

Stay Ahead: Keep Axicom at the forefront of digital trends, platforms, and AI-powered tools in the communications space

Collaborate with Global Studios: Partner with Axicom's global Studios team to produce compelling content that resonates with target audiences and drives results

Collaborate Across Burson/WPP: Leverage the broader network when it serves our clients, while maintaining our nimble, entrepreneurial approach

Build and Mentor: Guide a small team of digital specialists (you'll manage teams that manage budgets and accounts, but you won't be buried in P&L spreadsheets)

Deliver Thought Leadership: Translate trends at the forefront of AI, digital communications, and social media into thought leadership that reinforces Axicom's position as the Agency of the Future

Practice What You Preach: Get your hands dirty - whether that's crafting a LinkedIn strategy, evaluating influencer partnerships, or pressure-testing a paid media plan

Qualification

Digital StrategySocial Media ExpertiseClient AdvisoryAI KnowledgeContent CreationEntrepreneurial MindsetTeam LeadershipCollaboration SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

12-15+ years in digital and social media, with substantial agency experience

Deep expertise in LinkedIn and X native strategy, particularly for through a B2B, technology and exec comms lens and executive social; you also know your way around Reddit, YouTube, TikTok, and you have a finger on the pulse across all emerging platforms, and wherever the conversation is happening

You can develop a brilliant strategy and also roll up your sleeves to execute it

You write exceptionally well and have the taste to evaluate and optimize content that resonates with people

Comfortable presenting to C-suite clients and serving as a trusted senior advisor

Passionate about technology, AI, and the companies building the future

You thrive in small, fast-moving environments where everyone contributes and no one hides behind their title

You say what you mean, welcome feedback, and believe the best work happens when smart people challenge each other

You love the thrill of winning new business and delivering exceptional work for clients