Group Director of Strategy

Join Mediabrands as the Group Director of Strategy, where you will lead the development of innovative communication strategies that propel brands toward their business objectives. In this pivotal role, you will leverage cultural insights, consumer trends, and market intelligence to craft comprehensive communication plans that resonate with audiences. Your passion for brands and culture will drive your strategic thinking and creativity, enabling you to make a significant impact on the brands we represent.At Mediabrands, we recognize the transformative power of media to enhance consumer experiences. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion shapes everything we do, fostering an environment where all team members feel valued and empowered. We are dedicated to building a better media landscape that not only serves our clients but also positively impacts the world.

Business Overview At Mediabrands, we harness the transformative potential of media to redefine our industry and curate a brand's complete consumer experience. By harmonizing shared values and individual distinctions, we empower brands to build Fame through cultural connection and to cultivate customer Flow by engaging individuals in their unique journeys. We proudly support renowned brands including Nike, Amazon, Merck, and T-Mobile, ensuring media responsibility is central to our operations. This commitment is reflected in our media strategies that celebrate community diversity, uphold brand safety, and advocate for sustainability. Our agency thrives on an inclusive atmosphere where over 6,000 employees across more than 90 markets feel acknowledged, appreciated, and empowered. Our mission is not just to enhance our media agency but to elevate the entire media industry and, ultimately, contribute to a better world. We pledge to our team that we will recognize, honor, and uplift the unique qualities that each individual brings to the workplace. Just as we connect our brands and clients to meaningful journeys, we are committed to connecting our employees to the pathways that lead to fulfilling careers. At Initiative, our core values are represented by four I’s: INDIVID[YOU]ALITY – Bring your authentic self to work every day. INSTINCT – Stay alert and informed; your proactive nature drives impact. IMPACT! – You value the influence you wield on clients, customers, communities, and the broader media landscape. IMAGINATION – Your creativity and vision are what make Initiative the leading creative media agency worldwide. Position Summary As the Group Strategy Director, you will guide the strategic direction for brand communications to meet business objectives. Your role involves strategizing, producing, and interpreting essential cultural, consumer, and market insights to design comprehensive communication plans. You possess a profound passion for people, brands, and innovative ideas, coupled with a relentless curiosity about cultural dynamics and evolving consumer motivations and behaviors. Your primary focus will be on ensuring the quality and creativity of the work produced, necessitating a collaborative spirit and a commitment to excellence in every project.

At Kepler Group, we specialize in engineered marketing that fosters personalized and productive connections between brands and consumers. Our approach involves acting as our clients’ agency of record, serving as their in-house team, or employing a blend of both. By leveraging data and technology, we optimize all paid digital media and data-driven CRM channels. Recognized by AdAge as one of the Best Places to Work in 2022, Kepler is dedicated to investing in our team and clients, making it a fantastic workplace.We maintain transparency with our employees, providing updates on company performance, financials, and our strategies for overcoming challenges.Our growth translates into unparalleled opportunities for you to shape the company’s trajectory.We foster a fun environment where you can collaborate with the brightest minds in the industry.As the Director of Strategy, you will lead a team of up to 15 digital media experts, ensuring the success of various client relationships. Your role will involve a deep understanding of client business objectives and positioning yourself as a trusted advisor to their leadership.This role goes beyond typical account management; you will oversee the development of sophisticated media strategies, leveraging industry connections to deliver outstanding results.

Join Omnicom Health Group as a Vice President, Strategy Director, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic direction and driving innovative solutions for our clients in the healthcare sector. You will lead a talented team, collaborate with cross-functional departments, and contribute to high-level decision-making processes that influence the future of healthcare communications.

At Kepler Group, we specialize in engineered marketing that fosters personalized and productive relationships between brands and consumers. Our approach involves acting as our clients’ agency of record, serving as an in-house team, or adopting a hybrid model. We leverage data and technology across all paid digital media and data-driven CRM channels to optimize marketing efforts. Recognized by AdAge as one of the Best Places to Work in 2022, we take pride in our commitment to our team and our clients.We maintain transparency with our employees, providing regular updates on company performance, financials, and challenges.As a growing company, we offer exceptional opportunities for professional growth and the chance to influence the company’s direction.We cultivate a fun work environment where you can collaborate with and learn from the brightest minds in the industry.THE TEAMThe Strategy team is responsible for managing client relationships, delivering strategic guidance, and ensuring internal teams meet and exceed client objectives. This team encompasses ad operations, campaign project management, and comprehensive client planning.THE ROLE

Join our vibrant team as a Director of Strategy. With over 7 years of expertise in pharmaceutical strategy, you bring invaluable insights and experiences to the table. As a "key-shaped" strategist, you recognize that diverse business challenges require tapping into various aspects of your background—be it brand development, stakeholder engagement, communications, or marketing. Your exceptional communication skills shine through in written formats, presentations, and engaging discussions. You seek a collaborative environment that harmonizes work with enjoyment, helping us to create impactful narratives that resonate with healthcare professionals, patients, and various stakeholders. Your profound understanding of the pharmaceutical landscape positions you as a trusted partner to our clients.This role is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading client engagements while collaborating closely with our creative team. You will report directly to the Head of Strategy.

Join Code and Theory as our next strategic leader, propelling world-class brands to unprecedented growth. In the capacity of Director within the Brand Strategy team, you will play a pivotal role in our marketing-centric client engagements, assuming full responsibility for the identification, closure, and activation of diverse projects ranging from brand positioning to creative and social strategies. Being a digital-first agency that thrives at the crossroads of creativity and technology, you will activate innovative, data-driven solutions that achieve tangible business outcomes. Collaborating with clients to comprehend their objectives, you will assess their brand's needs, engage the appropriate internal partners at Code, and deliver an exceptional digital-first, data-informed, creative solution encompassing strategies, activations, campaigns, websites, and customer experiences.As a key member of the Brand Strategy leadership team, you will also oversee the strategists and spearhead new business initiatives. This role necessitates a strong collaborator capable of working closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including production, data, creative, product strategy, and technology.

Zeta Global builds an AI-powered marketing cloud that helps enterprise marketers connect with customers across channels. The company’s platform combines identity, intelligence, and omnichannel activation, supported by a large proprietary data set and advanced AI. Founded in 2007, Zeta is headquartered in New York City and serves clients worldwide. Role overview The Director of Partnership Strategy leads Activation Partnership Solutions at Zeta. This role shapes how first-party and behavioral data are integrated into market activation efforts. Responsibilities include responding to RFIs, developing proposals, and preparing pitches for brand and agency partners. Key responsibilities Guide the integration of first-party and behavioral data into activation strategies. Respond to requests for information (RFIs) and create proposals and pitches for partners. Ensure accurate measurement and reporting for partner campaigns. Maintain smooth operations and deliver reliable results for both brand and agency clients. Location This position is based in New York, NY.

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Content Strategy to lead our content initiatives at Versant3. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive content strategy that aligns with our business objectives and enhances our brand presence across multiple platforms.Your expertise will play a key role in shaping the direction of our content creation, curation, and distribution efforts, ensuring that we engage our audience effectively and drive measurable results. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, product development, and sales to deliver high-quality content that resonates with our target demographics.

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Strategy Director to lead our strategic initiatives at Monks, based in the vibrant heart of New York. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for shaping the strategic direction of the company, ensuring alignment with our overall goals and objectives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop innovative strategies that drive growth and enhance our competitive advantage.In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience in strategic planning and execution, market analysis, and stakeholder engagement to guide the organization towards its long-term vision. Your ability to think critically, analyze complex data, and communicate effectively will be essential in driving successful outcomes.

Collectively, part of the Brandtech Group, develops influencer marketing campaigns for brands in technology, fashion, retail, gaming, entertainment, and consumer goods. The team combines strategy, creativity, and technology to deliver programs recognized by The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Digiday, AdAge, and Business Insider. Collectively’s work has earned awards from Effie, Webby, Glossy, IMA, Fast Company, and OMMA. The company is known for creative, strategic, and data-driven influencer programs and paid social services. Collectively values long-term partnerships and aims to provide a supportive workplace while delivering high-impact collaborations between brands and creators. Role overview The Account & Strategy Director is a senior leader within the Client Partnership team, based in the New York City metro area. This role oversees one or more client accounts and typically manages a small team of 1-3 direct reports. The Director is responsible for retaining at least $5 million in annual revenue, depending on the assigned client portfolio, and reports to a VP or SVP. What you will do Lead the strategic direction and relationship management for influencer marketing services across assigned accounts Oversee account performance and manage the full account lifecycle Guide Client Partnership staff through core workflows and daily operations Deliver strategic influencer marketing proposals, RFPs, and ongoing guidance to clients Ensure strong collaboration across teams throughout the client journey Requirements Experience managing client accounts and leading teams within influencer marketing or related fields Proven ability to retain significant annual revenue (at least $5 million, depending on portfolio) Strong relationship-building and strategic planning skills Comfort working with cross-functional teams and supporting client goals from proposal through execution

Business OverviewAt Mediabrands, we harness the transformative power of media to revolutionize our industry and enhance brand-consumer interactions. Our approach balances the shared experiences that unite people with the unique differences that define them. By fostering cultural connections, we enable brands to achieve Fame, and by guiding consumers on their individual journeys, we create customer Flow. We proudly represent renowned brands such as Nike, Amazon, Merck, and T-Mobile. Media responsibility is at the heart of our mission, as we strive to develop media strategies that reflect community diversity, ensure brand safety, and promote sustainability. Our agency fosters an inclusive environment where over 6,000 talented individuals across more than 90 markets feel acknowledged, respected, and valued. Our vision is to not only build a superior media company but also to contribute positively to the media industry and the world.We are committed to recognizing and celebrating the unique qualities that make each individual special. Just as we connect brands to meaningful consumer journeys, we also connect our people to fulfilling career paths.The four I’s in Initiative symbolize our core values and behaviors.

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Associate Director of Strategy to join our innovative team at Monks in New York. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead strategic initiatives, drive impactful projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape our business direction. Your expertise will guide our strategic vision, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market trends.

About UsAt Riskified, we empower businesses to unlock their ecommerce potential by eliminating risks. Our platform is the trusted choice for some of the world’s leading brands and publicly traded companies, offering guaranteed protection against chargebacks, combating fraud and policy abuse at scale, and enhancing customer retention. With a dedicated team of ecommerce risk analysts, data scientists, and researchers, our AI-driven fraud and risk intelligence platform evaluates every interaction in real-time, delivering identity-based insights and decisions. We're proud to collaborate with exceptional companies across diverse industries, including Acer, Gucci, Lorna Jane, GoPro, and many more.We thrive in a collaborative environment where talented individuals come together to create impactful products. Our commitment to innovation and teamwork provides a sense of purpose that resonates beyond our workplace, allowing us to make a meaningful difference.About the RoleThe Product team at Riskified plays a crucial role in shaping the future of commerce by developing cutting-edge, AI-powered risk intelligence solutions that serve the largest eCommerce brands globally. As we expand our product portfolio and scale operations, we are focused on establishing a long-term product strategy to drive our next phase of growth.We are seeking a visionary Product Strategy leader to define our long-term product vision and identify roadmap opportunities. This role will bridge product development, corporate strategy, and go-to-market teams. You will identify emerging market trends, evaluate significant investment initiatives, and help shape Riskified’s long-term product direction.In this position, you will collaborate closely with executive leadership, Product, Data Science, GTM, Finance, and external partners to determine where Riskified should compete and how we can excel in the evolving commerce and Fintech landscape.Joining our team means working with intelligent, results-oriented colleagues who blend analytical precision with bold creativity. We maintain high standards, take comprehensive ownership, and are unafraid to challenge the status quo as we define the future of our company and industry.

Join The Weather Channel as the Director of Sales Strategy, where you will spearhead innovative sales initiatives to drive revenue and enhance market presence. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for formulating strategic plans, analyzing market trends, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Your leadership will guide a talented sales team towards achieving ambitious goals while fostering a collaborative and results-oriented culture.

Chalkboard is reimagining how sports fans engage with gaming, bringing together the excitement of live sports and the challenge of real-money competition. The company’s social platform encourages fans to connect, compete, and turn their sports knowledge into action. Chalkboard values transparency and fairness in every aspect of its work. Role overview The Director of Growth Strategies leads Chalkboard’s growth initiatives from concept to execution, based in New York City. This role shapes the systems that drive user acquisition, lifecycle management, and product-based growth. The focus is on boosting engagement, optimizing spending, and achieving measurable business outcomes. What you will do Develop and refine a comprehensive growth plan that addresses acquisition, activation, retention, and monetization. Establish KPIs, build forecasting models, and define strategies for growth investment, including CAC, LTV, and payback metrics. Create and manage experimentation frameworks to enhance performance across the funnel. Lead lifecycle programs to improve onboarding, deepen engagement, and increase long-term retention. Oversee the growth roadmap, ensuring cross-functional projects align with company objectives. Expand acquisition channels through paid media, social platforms, affiliates, influencers, and innovative methods. Analyze funnel data to spot opportunities and launch impactful experiments. Collaborate with Product to strengthen product-led growth and engagement loops. Work closely with Data Science, Marketing, and Finance to align insights and investment decisions.

Join Mediabrands as an Associate Director of Strategy in the Healthcare sector, where your expertise will drive innovative solutions that enhance client outcomes. This leadership role demands a strategic thinker who can navigate complex healthcare landscapes and deliver insights that shape effective marketing strategies.As a vital part of our team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging data analytics and market research to inform strategic planning and execution. Your contributions will be pivotal in optimizing client campaigns and ensuring alignment with overarching business goals.

Company Overview At Mediabrands, we harness the transformative potential of media to redefine industries and enhance the consumer experience for brands. We bridge the gap between common cultural themes and individual uniqueness, allowing brands to build Fame and customer Flow. Our agency partners with industry leaders like Nike, Amazon, Merck, and T-Mobile to create impactful media strategies that celebrate diversity, ensure brand safety, and promote sustainability. With a workforce of over 6,000 professionals across more than 90 markets, we foster an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and heard. Our mission extends beyond just media; we aim to create a better world through our efforts. We are committed to recognizing, celebrating, and uplifting the individuality of our team members, ensuring that everyone is connected to meaningful career paths. The four I’s of Initiative represent our core values: Individuality, Integrity, Innovation, and Impact.

At Anaplan, we pride ourselves on being a team of forward-thinking innovators dedicated to enhancing business decision-making through our advanced AI-powered scenario planning and analytical platform. This empowers our clients to outpace their competitors and the evolving market landscape.What brings Anaplanners together, regardless of their team or location, is our shared commitment to our clients' success and our Winning Culture.Our esteemed clientele includes prominent names from the Fortune 50, including Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH, and Bayer—just a few among the 2,400+ global companies that trust our exceptional platform.Our Winning Culture fuels our innovative teams. We celebrate diversity in thoughts and ideas, act as leaders irrespective of our titles, strive to achieve ambitious goals, and take joy in celebrating our victories—big or small.Guided by our principles of being strategy-led, values-based, and disciplined in execution, you will find inspiration, connection, growth, and rewards here. Your unique contributions are welcomed; come join us in building the future—together!Director of GTM PlanningReports to: VP, Global GTM Strategy, Planning & OperationsAbout the RoleAnaplan is on the lookout for a Director of GTM Planning to spearhead the strategy, processes, and execution of our Go-To-Market (GTM) planning operations. This individual will manage a global team of 3–5 and collaborate closely with senior leaders across Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, Alliances, Finance, and Operations to drive a scalable and data-driven GTM approach.Reporting to the VP of Global GTM Strategy, Planning & Operations, this position is accountable for overseeing and executing the complete GTM planning lifecycle, which includes segmentation, capacity modeling, headcount planning, territory design, and quota setting. This leader will play a critical role in ensuring operational readiness and execution aligned with the company’s long-range growth strategy.

As the Director of Strategy and Operations at Torch Dental, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic direction and optimizing operational efficiencies. Your expertise will guide our initiatives to enhance service delivery and drive business growth. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions and ensure alignment with our long-term goals.