[Remote] SVP, Executive Director Strategy

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 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. 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 Skills • 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 Overview • Codeword is a creative agency that helps startups and brands share their stories with the world. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job