Movers+Shakers
VP, Strategy at Social-first Creative Agency
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VP, Strategy at Social-first Creative Agency
role at
Movers+Shakers .
Overview Head of the Strategy Department. Lead strategy team, thought leadership, and future vision. Champion culturally connected work, evangelize the future of social & culture, and identify growth opportunities for the agency.
We’re looking for a high‑EQ leader who thrives on mentorship to nurture our strategists and Social Media Management team, and help evolve our unique approach to strategy. You will be a key leader at M+S, reporting to our Co‑Founder, Geoffrey Goldberg.
Responsibilities
Strategy Team Leadership
Guide the team to deliver outstanding work for clients and internal stakeholders.
Mentor the team and facilitate their professional development.
Plan and guide team growth as we scale.
Client Whisperer
Empower clients to reach new heights in their brands and careers.
Build trusted thought partnerships so they call us before they even know what they want to brief us on.
Inspire and energize clients with what’s possible for their brand and social‑first creativity.
Distill unstated client needs into compelling partnership briefs.
Thought Leadership
Observe and articulate emerging trends in social media & brand marketing.
Develop new campaign strategies and approaches.
Assist in developing client trainings, blogs, white papers, and industry insight reports.
Tune into culture and the zeitgeist.
Agency Leadership
Help grow and refine the role of strategy and social media management in our agency model.
Help establish accountabilities and processes among strategy, creative, account, and other internal teams.
Drive revenue growth through strategic account planning and related initiatives.
New Business
Drive new business wins by crafting high‑impact pitches and proposals.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to craft compelling narratives that address client challenges and inspire unexpected solutions.
Qualifications
Minimum of 15 years of marketing strategy across agencies and/or large consumer brands.
Substantial experience in creative agencies (required).
A natural evangelical, seeing the future and inspiring & training others to get there.
Lives & breathes social. Vast experience in social‑first campaigns, always on social channels, and influencer‑centric work.
Played a key role in new business and organic growth: identifying opportunities, developing positioning strategies, and presenting insights that drive partnership expansion.
Extensive experience in disruptive thinking, platform innovation, and non‑traditional campaigns.
Spends an embarrassing amount of time on TikTok & IG Reels.
Compelling storyteller.
Fluency with data and analytics.
Passion for building deep client partnerships.
Independent, entrepreneurial leader who thrives creating structure for their team (and then disrupting it).
Spreads joy.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Location This role is posted in both NY and LA; candidates must be based in either the New York or Los Angeles metropolitan area.
Base Salary Range Estimated range: $220,000 – $250,000*. Actual compensation is based on skill and experience. There may also be a more senior or junior position available that fits your expertise.
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Business Development and Sales
Industries Advertising Services
Referrals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Movers+Shakers by 2x.
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VP, Strategy at Social-first Creative Agency
role at
Movers+Shakers .
Overview Head of the Strategy Department. Lead strategy team, thought leadership, and future vision. Champion culturally connected work, evangelize the future of social & culture, and identify growth opportunities for the agency.
We’re looking for a high‑EQ leader who thrives on mentorship to nurture our strategists and Social Media Management team, and help evolve our unique approach to strategy. You will be a key leader at M+S, reporting to our Co‑Founder, Geoffrey Goldberg.
Responsibilities
Strategy Team Leadership
Guide the team to deliver outstanding work for clients and internal stakeholders.
Mentor the team and facilitate their professional development.
Plan and guide team growth as we scale.
Client Whisperer
Empower clients to reach new heights in their brands and careers.
Build trusted thought partnerships so they call us before they even know what they want to brief us on.
Inspire and energize clients with what’s possible for their brand and social‑first creativity.
Distill unstated client needs into compelling partnership briefs.
Thought Leadership
Observe and articulate emerging trends in social media & brand marketing.
Develop new campaign strategies and approaches.
Assist in developing client trainings, blogs, white papers, and industry insight reports.
Tune into culture and the zeitgeist.
Agency Leadership
Help grow and refine the role of strategy and social media management in our agency model.
Help establish accountabilities and processes among strategy, creative, account, and other internal teams.
Drive revenue growth through strategic account planning and related initiatives.
New Business
Drive new business wins by crafting high‑impact pitches and proposals.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to craft compelling narratives that address client challenges and inspire unexpected solutions.
Qualifications
Minimum of 15 years of marketing strategy across agencies and/or large consumer brands.
Substantial experience in creative agencies (required).
A natural evangelical, seeing the future and inspiring & training others to get there.
Lives & breathes social. Vast experience in social‑first campaigns, always on social channels, and influencer‑centric work.
Played a key role in new business and organic growth: identifying opportunities, developing positioning strategies, and presenting insights that drive partnership expansion.
Extensive experience in disruptive thinking, platform innovation, and non‑traditional campaigns.
Spends an embarrassing amount of time on TikTok & IG Reels.
Compelling storyteller.
Fluency with data and analytics.
Passion for building deep client partnerships.
Independent, entrepreneurial leader who thrives creating structure for their team (and then disrupting it).
Spreads joy.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Location This role is posted in both NY and LA; candidates must be based in either the New York or Los Angeles metropolitan area.
Base Salary Range Estimated range: $220,000 – $250,000*. Actual compensation is based on skill and experience. There may also be a more senior or junior position available that fits your expertise.
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Business Development and Sales
Industries Advertising Services
Referrals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Movers+Shakers by 2x.
#J-18808-Ljbffr