Responsibilities

• Develop overarching strategies for experiential programs, campaigns and consumer experiences that connect brands and consumers in a more meaningful way.
• Set overall program strategy and vision for each program, while staying involved throughout the course of a program to ensure all goals and objectives are met
• Create and present experiential strategy to clients
• Lead new business pitches and RFP responses for future clients
• Work with broader Episode.1 team to set a high standard for strategic thinking
• Manage freelance and junior strategists as needed
• Oversee all program messaging for each program
• Work with leadership to oversee the development and strategic positioning of the Episode.1 brand.
• Create a culture where strategy serves as the foundation for each program and delivers best-in-class results
• Work with Episode.1 leadership team to support overall agency growth and maximize efficiencies.

Requirements

• 5-7+ years of strategy experience managing experiential marketing programs–overseeing projects from concept to development and through execution
• Self-directed and able to independently lead strategic development across projects
• Strong ability to develop innovating creative ideas and strategies
• Experience building and resourcing strategy teams
• Must have great time management skills and a sense of urgency of all projects
• Excellent presentation skills and executive presence–developing new business pitches and strategy presentations
• Ability to lead project and be a decisive decision maker
• Must possess a strong work ethic and ability to strive in a fast paced environment
• Daily use of Microsoft Word / Excel / Power Point, along with Google Docs and Keynote, along with other creative platforms as needed
• Ability to travel (a minimum of 15%) and work non-traditional hours based on program schedules

Benefits

• Full time with comprehensive medical benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• 12 Weeks of parental leave