Associate Director of Brand Strategy

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

$185K/yr – $225K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own brand strategy, governance and cross-functional campaigns to shape market position, while building a strong, data-driven view of brand health for executive leadership.

  • Brand Ownership: Define strategy, narratives, and governance across touchpoints to ensure consistent market impact.
  • Campaigns & Insights: Drive integrated campaigns with marketing, client development, and tech, backed by market intelligence and client listening.
  • Leadership & Programs: Lead the Alumni program, manage agency relationships, and oversee people development and staffing processes.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Brand Strategy & Positioning: Lead the development and evolution of the firm’s brand strategy to align with core priorities and achieve measurable business outcomes.
  • Narrative Development: Translate complex business strategies into clear, differentiated brand narratives across all practice groups, global markets, and specific industries.
  • Brand Stewardship: Serve as the primary brand steward, ensuring strict governance and consistent application of visual identity, messaging, and standards across every touchpoint.
  • Integrated Campaigns: Develop and oversee high-impact firmwide campaigns, integrating digital, content, events, and business development to drive global market visibility.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, Client Development, and technical teams to ensure all client-facing experiences authentically reflect the firm’s brand position.
  • Performance Metrics & Reporting: Define and track key brand performance indicators, reporting actionable insights and strategic impact directly to executive leadership.
  • Market Intelligence: Leverage market research, competitive intelligence, and client listening to inform strategy and monitor overall brand health.
  • Alumni Program Leadership: Build and lead a strategic Alumni program designed to strengthen long-term advocacy and generate new business development and referral opportunities.
  • Agency Management: Manage and direct relationships with external agencies to ensure high-quality execution and alignment with firm goals.
  • People Leader: Serve as direct supervisor and mentor to direct reports
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