General Description:
This is a world class opportunity. Literally. Confidentially. Our client is ready to hire now.
Our St. Louis client is looking for an experienced digital strategist to fill this newly created position. This opportunity is to build and lead a best in class online communications team. Refine, inspire and energize the existing team of around 15 smart, experienced digital communicators to be their absolute best! You’ll be given the challenge and resources to take the team that’s already better than most, to being the best.
It’s Formula 1. It’s knowing the challenge and having the resources, but needing the leader with the vision and road map to the goal. The team is supported by designers, writers, producers, editors and videographers. You’ll also be the client facing evangelist and educator. Develop client relationships at the CMO/CCO/CEO/CTO level, inspiring confidence with your understanding of digital and ability to make the complex simple.
We’re looking for a digital strategist, with enthusiasm, passion and joy for the possibilities of digital. If you’re a charismatic leader, articulate and able to deliver compelling presentations while also crafting the team, the collaborative culture and caring, respectful environment, I want to talk to you.
Experience:
We need a related degree and a minimum of 10 years’ experience, working with online communications in an agency, national consumer brand or marketing firm. We also expect exceptional team leadership. We expect hands on experience and fluency in all digital channels/tactics, including direct, social, mobile. We need a forward thinker who wants a “no excuses” environment to invent new ways to communicate, engage, intrigue and sell digitally. We also expect someone who leads by example, is altruistic and commands the room at entry.
You should be fluent in coding languages and lingo. You have to be able to direct your team of veterans, specifically and deliberately. You’ll also be partnering with the most senior level client reps who will value your counsel.
Compensation:
Our client is interested in hiring top performing candidates and a compensation package reflecting that interest is being offered. A superb starting salary, a premier benefits package including a choice of medical, (dental and vision options), flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) with match and paid relocation expenses if necessary.
About Our Client:
Our client has been around for more than 20 years, is financially stable and has an excellent reputation. Your colleagues are very smart, collaborative and know how to have fun while creating breakthrough work. The team is comfortable and experienced working across all channels from digital and public relations to marketing communications and broadcast media. Clients include Emerson, Energizer, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Monsanto and Panera. EOE
If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity, please send Bob an email with your resume and a cover letter detailing your specific interest in and qualifications for this opportunity, as you understand it.