Movers+Shakers
VP, Strategy at Social-first Creative Agency
Movers+Shakers, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
VP, Strategy at Social-first Creative Agency
THE ROLE: HEAD OF THE STRATEGY DEPARTMENT In this crucial leadership role, you’ll wear many hats, including: strategy team leader, thought leadership leader, and future-whisperer. You’ll champion unexpected, culturally-connected work; you’ll evangelize the future of social & culture; and you’ll help identify opportunities for our agency in this next phase of rapid growth. We’re looking for a high-EQ leader who thrives on mentorship to nurture our incredible strategists and Social Media Management team, and help evolve our unique approach to strategy. You’ll be a key leader at Movers+Shakers, reporting to our Co-Founder, Geoffrey Goldberg, an innovative leader who’s committed to personal growth. Responsibilities
Strategy Team Leadership.
Support and direct our strategy department, which includes campaign strategists as well as social media managers. Guide the team to deliver outstanding work for clients and internal stakeholders Mentor the team and facilitate their professional development Plan and guide team growth as we scale Client Whisperer.
Empower our clients to reach new heights in their brands and careers. Build trusted thought partnerships with our clients, so they call us before they even know what they want to brief us on Inspire and energize clients with what’s possible for their brand and their social-first creativity Distill unstated client needs into compelling partnership briefs Thought Leadership.
Advance Movers+Shakers’ position as an innovative voice -- with clients, employees, and the industry at large. Observe and articulate emerging trends in social media & brand marketing Develop new campaign strategies and approaches Assist in developing client trainings, blogs, white papers, and industry insight reports Tune into culture and the zeitgeist Agency Leadership.
Refine and expand the role of the strategy function, and improve processes for seamless cross-functional collaboration. Help grow and refine the best role for strategy and social media management in our disruptive agency model Help establish accountabilities and processes among strategy, creative, account, and other internal teams Drive revenue growth by aiding in strategic account planning and other initiatives New Business. Drive new business wins by crafting high-impact pitches and proposals Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft compelling narratives that address client challenges and inspire them with unexpected solutions Qualifications
Minimum of 15 years of marketing strategy, between agencies and/or large consumer brands Substantial experience in creative agencies is required A natural evangelical, seeing the future and inspiring & training others to get there Lives & breathes social. Vast experience in social-first campaigns, always on social channels, and influencer-centric work. Have played a key role in new business and organic growth: identifying opportunities, developing positioning strategies, and presenting insights that drive partnership expansion Extensive experience in disruptive thinking, platform innovation, and non-traditional campaigns Spends an embarrassing amount of time on TikTok / IG Reels Compelling storyteller Fluency with data and analytics Passion for building deep client partnerships Independent, entrepreneurial leader who thrives in creating structure for their team (and then disrupting it) We look forward to hearing from you! Please note:
This role is posted in both NY and LA to reflect where it can sit, but we are hiring one leader for the position. Candidates must be based in either the New York or Los Angeles metropolitan area. Compensation
BASE SALARY RANGE Our estimated range for this role is $220,000-250,000* *Don’t let this range drive your decision to apply. Actual compensation packages are based on the level of skill and experience each candidate brings to their role. Similarly, there might also be a more senior or junior position available, that would be a better fit with your expertise. For example, a person may apply for a Senior Creative Producer role, and we may assess that their skills are at the Creative Producer level. Each level has its own compensation range. At Movers+Shakers, we pride ourselves on competitive salaries, and we work hard to ensure there is pay equity across the company. We welcome open and honest conversations about compensation in all of our initial calls. We look forward to meeting you! Application Logistics
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THE ROLE: HEAD OF THE STRATEGY DEPARTMENT In this crucial leadership role, you’ll wear many hats, including: strategy team leader, thought leadership leader, and future-whisperer. You’ll champion unexpected, culturally-connected work; you’ll evangelize the future of social & culture; and you’ll help identify opportunities for our agency in this next phase of rapid growth. We’re looking for a high-EQ leader who thrives on mentorship to nurture our incredible strategists and Social Media Management team, and help evolve our unique approach to strategy. You’ll be a key leader at Movers+Shakers, reporting to our Co-Founder, Geoffrey Goldberg, an innovative leader who’s committed to personal growth. Responsibilities
Strategy Team Leadership.
Support and direct our strategy department, which includes campaign strategists as well as social media managers. Guide the team to deliver outstanding work for clients and internal stakeholders Mentor the team and facilitate their professional development Plan and guide team growth as we scale Client Whisperer.
Empower our clients to reach new heights in their brands and careers. Build trusted thought partnerships with our clients, so they call us before they even know what they want to brief us on Inspire and energize clients with what’s possible for their brand and their social-first creativity Distill unstated client needs into compelling partnership briefs Thought Leadership.
Advance Movers+Shakers’ position as an innovative voice -- with clients, employees, and the industry at large. Observe and articulate emerging trends in social media & brand marketing Develop new campaign strategies and approaches Assist in developing client trainings, blogs, white papers, and industry insight reports Tune into culture and the zeitgeist Agency Leadership.
Refine and expand the role of the strategy function, and improve processes for seamless cross-functional collaboration. Help grow and refine the best role for strategy and social media management in our disruptive agency model Help establish accountabilities and processes among strategy, creative, account, and other internal teams Drive revenue growth by aiding in strategic account planning and other initiatives New Business. Drive new business wins by crafting high-impact pitches and proposals Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft compelling narratives that address client challenges and inspire them with unexpected solutions Qualifications
Minimum of 15 years of marketing strategy, between agencies and/or large consumer brands Substantial experience in creative agencies is required A natural evangelical, seeing the future and inspiring & training others to get there Lives & breathes social. Vast experience in social-first campaigns, always on social channels, and influencer-centric work. Have played a key role in new business and organic growth: identifying opportunities, developing positioning strategies, and presenting insights that drive partnership expansion Extensive experience in disruptive thinking, platform innovation, and non-traditional campaigns Spends an embarrassing amount of time on TikTok / IG Reels Compelling storyteller Fluency with data and analytics Passion for building deep client partnerships Independent, entrepreneurial leader who thrives in creating structure for their team (and then disrupting it) We look forward to hearing from you! Please note:
This role is posted in both NY and LA to reflect where it can sit, but we are hiring one leader for the position. Candidates must be based in either the New York or Los Angeles metropolitan area. Compensation
BASE SALARY RANGE Our estimated range for this role is $220,000-250,000* *Don’t let this range drive your decision to apply. Actual compensation packages are based on the level of skill and experience each candidate brings to their role. Similarly, there might also be a more senior or junior position available, that would be a better fit with your expertise. For example, a person may apply for a Senior Creative Producer role, and we may assess that their skills are at the Creative Producer level. Each level has its own compensation range. At Movers+Shakers, we pride ourselves on competitive salaries, and we work hard to ensure there is pay equity across the company. We welcome open and honest conversations about compensation in all of our initial calls. We look forward to meeting you! Application Logistics
Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Movers+Shakers? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf How did you hear about us? * Select... LinkedIn Profile * Have you ever worked at a creative agency? * Select... Currently based in the Los Angeles metropolitan area? * Select... What is your experience do you have with social media advertising within a creative advertising industry? Check all that apply. * Always-On / Organic Social Social-first creative campaigns Social media execution as part of integrated campaign Paid social No Social Are you legally authorized to work in the US? * Select... Will you require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future? (e.g. H-1B visa status) * Select...
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