Own end-to-end experiential strategy and program leadership, translating brand intentions into impactful experiences while aligning with agency growth and client-vision.

Experience-architecture: set program strategy, guide execution, and ensure goals are met.
Team & messaging: manage strategists, shape program messaging, and reinforce Episode.1’s positioning.
New business and growth: lead pitches, influence strategy for growth, and differentiate in competitive bids.

Job Description

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

Episode.1

Episode1 is a creative agency that strives to achieve unmatched innovation, creativity and quality.

Founded in 2022

Los Angeles, California, USA

22 employees (8 in marketing)

Episode1Agency.com

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors

1.5K

Traffic Source Mix

39%

Direct

45.2%

Referral

Social

9.3%

Paid

1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~25

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size

1 (5% of company)

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