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Director, Strategy

New York, New York, United States of America, Los Angeles, California, United States of America, Chicago, Illinois, United States of AmericaHybridFull-time

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Posted 1mo ago

Agency:

PHd

Job Function:

Media

Job Subfunction:

Media Planning and Buying

Job Description:

The Director, Strategy leads the development of brand communications strategies across assigned accounts. Acting as a trusted strategic partner,you’llbring creativity and analytical thinking to solve marketing and business challenges, shaping how brands show up across the media ecosystem.

You’llcollaborate closely with internal teams and partner agencies to deliver work that connects brand and audience seamlessly. The role requires curiosity, confidence, and a deep understanding of how data, media, and creative intersect to drive results.

You will also play a key role in embedding and advancing PHD’s proprietary planning tools, including Omni Workflow, to ensure every campaign is insight-led and connected across the planning process.

A central part of the rolewill be the mastery and implementation of Omni Workflow across every campaign. Workflow is PHD’s proprietary campaign planning workspace nested within Omni,OMG’sleading marketing orchestration and insights platform. It unites every aspect of our business in one connected space and provides a platform where our people can collaborate in real-time and build campaigns for their clients – from research and audience building to channel selection and optimization.

The role is varied andcreativeand the successful candidate willbe responsible forarchitecting the communications ‘blueprint’,working with our partner agencies, and justifying its delivery against client brand and businessobjectives. 

Our expectations

As Director, you willbe responsible fordeveloping and articulating communications strategies that guide the planning and investment teams toward delivering measurable business outcomes. 

You’llinspire teams and clients alike with how media can creatively bring ideas to life and act as a lever for growth. 

You’llserve as a day-to-day strategic lead and trusted advisor for senior client stakeholders, fostering strong relationships built on collaboration, transparency, and impact. 

In partnership with internal and external teams,you’llensure alignment and integration across disciplines, from creative and media to data and technology. 

You’llmeasure the effectiveness of communications plans through clear KPIs, connecting media performance to brand and business growth, while nurturing curiosity and excellence within your team.

Whatyou’llneed to succeed

  • 6–7 years of industry experience, witha strong foundationin communications or media planning.

  • Proven ability to translate brand and business goals into integrated communications strategies.

  • Experience managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously.

  • Strong client relationship management skills andconfidenceengaging senior stakeholders.

  • A collaborative and empathetic leadership style that encourages growth and curiosity.

  • Experienceleveragingconsumer insights to shape strategic recommendations.

  • Familiarity with the integration of creative, media, PR, and other marketing disciplines.

  • Solid understanding of advertising, marketing, and media fundamentals — and how media channels work together to influence audiences.

  • Passion for culture, trends, and human behavior thatshapehow people connect with brands.

  • Excellent presentation and storytelling skills to engage and inspire clients and teams.





$130,000 - $150,000



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