We Are Social · 2 weeks ago
Strategy Director
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expWe Are Social is a creative agency focused on solving business problems through innovative strategies. They are seeking a Director of Strategy to lead social media strategy development, mentor junior team members, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver exceptional results for clients.
AdvertisingConsultingMarketingSocial MediaDigital MarketingSocial Network
Responsibilities
Oversee social media strategy development by leading the development of innovative and effective social media strategies for our clients
Quickly and effectively get up to speed on new categories and clients with little context and time
Navigate conversations around processes and scopes in a clear and productive manner
Challenge client-asks for the sake of better output in a respectful way
Manage and mentor junior team members, by leading, inspiring and developing a team of social media strategists
Collaborate cross-functionally by working closely with creative, account management, and data teams to deliver outstanding results for clients
Proactively identify strategic POVs to share with the department, and/or the agency
Service multiple clients while overseeing more junior team members day-to-day work
Independently craft a variety of strategy deliverables from overarching brand and campaign strategy to more tactical plans such as comms framework and content briefs
Consistently write compelling creative briefs that translates the client's ask into actionable guidance and provides a provocative point of view to help steer creative ideation
Identify and execute thought leadership opportunities for We Are Social
Command the room and sell in work whether internally or externally
Develop strategic frameworks and artifacts to guide new ways of thinking and set a new standard
Enter a workstream with little knowledge and problem-solve immediately
Work with other leads to address client needs and problem-solve complex, non-defined account issues
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in a strategic planning capacity, strong preference for creative agency experience
Well versed in seeing and shaping ideas, ensuring creative is elevated beyond a collection of tactics
Passion for wider communications/marketing trends and culture as a whole
Well versed in in the power of social media
Leads by example, but empowers their team to express themselves through their work
Preferred
Traditional agency experience is not required, but it's a plus
Benefits
We like to laugh, we live for celeb gossip and we're great on AUX
Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more
You best believe we know how to celebrate our wins. And our losses (it's how we learn)
From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we're passionate about making a difference.
Did we say snacks? Because we have great snacks (Shoutout to Sheila who keeps the kitchen stocked)
Company
We Are Social
We are Social is a social network that provides and facilitates social thinking and collaboration.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.9MKey Investors
Jean-Pierre Van Der Berg
2013-12-13Acquired
2012-03-10Undisclosed· $0.9M
Leadership Team
David Martin
Chief Executive Officer
Matthew Malerba
Director of Business Development & Partnerships, U.S.
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