Job description
Our agency client in downtown Chicago, is looking to bring on a freelance Associate Director, Digital Strategy starting immediately. The role can be completely remote and will require around 25-30 hours per week, through the end of the year (with potential for extension).
Overview:
We’re looking for an associate director of strategy to help lead our growing team of cross-channel digital problem solvers. In this role, you will help craft compelling stories that drive undeniable impact. If you’re passionate about deeply understanding the customer, brand, and landscape, and have a proven record of delivering a broad range of digital content and solutions, let’s talk.
Associate Director, Digital Strategy Responsibilities:
- Leverage deep digital expertise to challenge the status-quo and deliver innovative marketing and content strategy across channels
- Immerse in client worlds to understand their products, business goals, challenges/limitations, and norms in order to generate new project opportunities in alignment with agency capabilities
- Transform complex information and findings into compelling business narratives suited to C-level executives and decision makers
- Lead cross-disciplinary project teams - including creative, technology, media, and UX - to develop innovative solutions, and ensure implementation aligns with strategic vision
- Guide and lead the development of strategy deliverables
- Prepare creative briefs with key insights and messaging themes to inspire and guide the team
- Collaborate with other department leads and project management to scope, confirm delivery timelines, and assign project resources
- Participate in business development opportunities
Associate Director, Digital Strategy Qualifications:
- 7+ years experience in an agency or in-house environment required
- Experience with content strategy, integrated digital strategies and campaigns. Mix of B2B and B2C experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-visibility projects often based in complex subject matter
- Comfortable managing multiple project deadlines simultaneously
- Understanding of website experiences, emerging technologies, and media impacts (owned/earned/paid)
- Creative thinker and problem solver who can manage ambiguity and work to ‘fill-in-the-blanks’ in order to ensure successful project outcomes
- Inspiring leader who can empower team members to solve complex challenges and isn’t afraid to ‘get their hands dirty’
- Strong verbal, written and presentation skills and high attention to detail are a must
If you are interested in and qualified for this opportunity, please forward your resume today!