Associate Director, Strategy

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VaynerMedia is seeking an Associate Director of Strategy for its NYC onsite team. The role combines business strategy, consumer insights and digital behavior to ground bold ideas, requiring 5-7 years at a top agency with Fortune 500 clients. You will translate data into a clear client narrative, illuminate the consumer world through qualitative and cultural mining, and guide the strategic development and presentation of recommendations while briefing creative teams and running workshops. To apply, tailor your resume and portfolio to demonstrate cross-functional impact, multi-channel thinking, and a track record of fast, insight-driven decisions. Highlight your ability to lead culture-focused analysis, facilitate ideation, and embody a human-centric, inclusive mindset. Base salary 110k-130k plus benefits.

ABOUT VAYNERX

VaynerX (https://vaynerx.com) is the most contemporary family of companies, working together to build and grow brands. Subsidiaries include VaynerMedia, Eva Nosidam Productions, The Sasha Group, Gallery Media Group, Tingley Lane Trading, VaynerSpeakers, and VaynerCommerce.

ABOUT VAYNERMEDIA 

VaynerMedia is a contemporary global creative and media agency with an expertise in driving relevance for clients and delivering impactful business results. The independently-owned company was founded in 2009 by Gary Vaynerchuk, and has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City, London, Amsterdam, Singapore, Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Tokyo, and Sydney. VaynerMedia has been recognized for its work at Cannes Lions, the Clio Awards and The Webby Awards. It is part of the VaynerX family of companies.

Overall Purpose

Strategy at VaynerMedia provides a crucial perspective on the business dynamics.  We are a human centric, culture obsessed discipline where we dive deep into audience insights, media trends, cultural shifts, and tech innovations that inform our strategic recommendations.  Our team is collectively redefining and modernizing the way our clients harness consumer and cultural intelligence, develop brand strategy and plan for attention.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Identify data-driven insights in a logical flow in order to deliver a compelling and enlightening story to client.
• Bring the consumer’s world to life  through the use of qualitative and cultural mining, plus insightful synthesis of quantitative research.
• Demonstrate analytical and strategic skills to help solve client’s business problems.
• Stay abreast of the competitive landscape as it pertains to data, human centered research, and scalable qualitative insights delivering meaningful results for our clients.
• Define/identify  new methodologies for cultural analysis and development of cultural anthropology products that unlock VaynerMedia’s ability to ‘culture hack’ at speed and transform our clients’ businesses.

• Evaluate creative concepts and communication opportunities and provide sound feedback and/or recommendations, as appropriate. 
• Facilitating brainstorms, workshops and ideation sessions that drive greater creativity and innovation.
• Direct the strategic development of client presentations and other important communication; delivering clear, compelling and persuasive communications to all stakeholders.

• Brief creative teams for ideation and help facilitate brainstorms and workshops.

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• 5 - 7 years experience with strategically building brands at a top agency, working for Fortune 500 clients - must have experience understanding the intersection of business strategy, consumer insights and digital behavior in grounding big, purposeful ideas. 
• Ability to use the proper tools necessary to review qualitative, quantitative research, and behavioral data to draw and interpret insights.
• Collaborate with the people of an organization, fostering strong cross-functional teamwork and positive results.
• Strategic thinking ability with balanced analytical and creative approach to integrated marketing planning.
• Understanding of multiple channels for communications and connections, and their role in brand and content marketing.
• Self-motivated and demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities, discerning a clear path forward and acting upon them swiftly.

Unsure if you meet the qualifications? We are always looking for talent which will continue to cultivate an inclusive and representative team that will enhance our perspectives, skill sets, background, and behaviors.  We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!

• Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. 
• Employer-sponsored 401k with match
• Medical, Dental, and vision coverage
• Unlimited PTO
• Caregiver (Parental) Leave
• Health and Wellness benefits