Codeword · 1 day ago
SVP, Executive Director Strategy
Codeword is a communication design agency that helps brands create breakthrough comms, content, and community experiences. The Head of Strategy will be responsible for developing brands and communications strategies, guiding a team of experts, and shaping the agency's overall strategic approach.
AdvertisingContentPublic Relations
Responsibilities
Guide Codeword’s strategic approach, and help it evolve
Coach strategy team members to further develop their skills and help them grow
Maintain a collaborative, connected, empowered team of strategists by retaining high performers, identifying growth opportunities, and attracting new talent to the team
Advocate internally for Codeword’s strategy team and our approach to the work
Collaborate with the agency leadership team on high-level business decisions
Make strategic business recommendations to help Codeword grow and stay on the cutting edge
Advocate for the agency’s point of view on brand communications
Develop and productize our strategy offerings and frameworks
Build relationships with our senior clients, and engage them in strategic business conversations
Provide guidance and feedback on the agency’s client work
Help drive new business through pitching and RFPs
Represent Codeword at conferences and events
Maintain a strong network of collaborators, freelancers, client contacts, and friendlies
Qualification
Required
At least a dozen years of experience building brands and digital marketing programs in an agency setting, and working with technology and AI brands
A proven team leader and mentor
Up-to-speed on the latest industry best practices and approaches, with a clear POV on how Codeword can do things better
A very-online digital culture enthusiast, who's just as comfortable on a subreddit as you are at Cannes
Ambitious and passionate about helping your clients grow their business, and helping Codeword grow ours
An innovator's mindset that thrives on ambiguity and open-ended challenges
A master communicator across meetings, documents, decks, and presentations
Fluent in some combination of brand strategy, content strategy, social media, earned media, and measurement/analytics
Benefits
Flexible work hours
Minimum 20 days paid vacation annually
401k + financial wellness support
Health Insurance (medical, dental, life, pet, mental health services)
Home office allowance
Bi-annual Wellness Credits
Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)
Comprehensive Parental Leave Policy
Company
Codeword
Codeword is a creative agency that helps startups and brands share their stories with the world.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-01-17Acquired
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