Strategy Director

We are Born Social, a social-first creative agency that brings brand building into the social era. We're looking for our first Strategy Director on the ground in the US to play a key role in our agency's growth, leading and delivering pitch work in partnership with our VP of New Business and our Chief Creative Officer, as well as leading highly recognized and award-winning work for our clients. You'll benefit from the support and leadership of our established UK Strategy department, under the wing of our Chief Strategy Officer.

Responsibilities

Set the standard for innovative research and effective strategies aligned to our client's business goals; Driving measurable effectiveness of all work; Writing and delivering strong creative briefs that push the standard of our work; Partnering with our creative leaders to bring ideas to life; Building stories that persuade and manage client rooms as a senior voice; Establishing strategic long-term client relationships; Leading in new business pitches, thought leadership, and external marketing initiatives; Build and nurture a team to create a high-performance culture that reflects our values, supports development, and enables talent to thrive

Requirements

Expertise in defining and implementing social-first strategies, leveraging tools and technologies to enhance strategic output, efficiency, and measurable results; Seasoned storyteller who can build influence and authority swiftly; Strong relationship-building skills, particularly with senior clients (e.g., CMOs, Marketing Directors) and cross-agency partners, with the ability to position the agency as a strategic leader; Skilled in driving revenue growth and collaborating with client services to expand opportunities, while ensuring accurate resource scoping and commercial success; Leadership experience with a track record of building high-performing, engaged teams by implementing growth plans and ensuring effective resource allocation; Strong planning, organisational, and collaborative abilities to support department vision, uphold agency standards, and deliver goals

Benefits

20 days vacation a year + 12 public holidays; Full Paid Medical Insurance (including dental and vision); Annual performance bonus; 401k matching plan; Gym Membership contributions; Free fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks, soft drinks and tea & coffee; Free home office chair and screen; Quarterly team offsites / Regular socials; Free Citibike membership; Recruitment referrals bonus; Agile working policy