Director of Strategy
3 days ago
Austin
Job Description Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid) Reports to: Vice President, Digital About Strategy at Giant Noise Strategy at Giant Noise is evolving – and this role is central to defining what it becomes. Today, our strategy craft spans digital thinkers, social marketers, and cross-disciplinary partners across PR, Creative, and Paid Media. But we’re ready to build something stronger, more integrated, and more insight-led. We are building a strategy function that’s insight-driven, creatively fueled, operationally sound, and deeply connected to client outcomes. A discipline that sharpens briefs, owns the strategic point of view, elevates integrated thinking, and enhances the quality of work across every department. This role will help shape that future – the culture, the frameworks, the offerings, the systems, and the level of craft excellence we bring to clients. About the Role The Director of Strategy is a key leadership role responsible for building, shaping, and scaling the strategy function at Giant Noise. Reporting directly to the VP of Digital, you will help define the agency’s strategic vision – elevating how we think, how we plan, and how we deliver integrated, modern work across PR, Creative, Social, Influencer, Paid Media, and Digital. This leader architects new frameworks, strengthens cross-functional collaboration, and brings the strategic rigor needed to drive insight-led, measurable outcomes. What You’ll Do Build & Mature the Strategy Function • Partner with the VP of Digital to define the vision, structure, and operating model for Strategy at Giant Noise., • Develop agency-wide strategy frameworks, briefing tools, and measurement methodologies., • Bring structure, clarity, and modern strategic craft to an evolving discipline., • Serve as strategic counsel to clients, shaping solutions rooted in insight, consumer behavior, and business objectives., • Clarify and challenge client briefs to elevate thinking and improve execution., • Lead cross-channel strategy spanning organic social, PR, creative, digital ecosystems, influencer, and content., • Turn data and insights into clear narratives, actionable plans, and compelling recommendations., • Own key deliverables such as briefs, frameworks, journeys, content strategies, and campaign plans., • Mentor and develop strategists, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and excellence., • Identify capability gaps and build the foundational training for a developing practice., • Build scalable workflows that improve efficiency and elevate quality across Strategy and Digital., • Create measurement frameworks that connect strategy to outcomes., • Develop new strategic products, offerings, and revenue-driving offerings with the VP of Digital., • Play a key role in pitches, shaping strategic narrative and supporting cross-functional presentations., • 8+ years in strategic planning across integrated marketing (agency experience preferred)., • Experience building or maturing a strategy discipline or team., • Strong insight development, consumer understanding, storytelling, and strategic framing., • Strong cross-functional influence and ability to guide creative, PR, social, paid, and digital partners., • Exceptional communication, client-facing presence, and presentation skills., • Operational acumen with the ability to create clarity in evolving environments., • Familiarity with modern content ecosystems, emerging tech, and AI., • Experience connecting creative, social, and PR thinking into unified strategies. We’re committed to supporting the whole person – at work and beyond. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, a creative and collaborative Austin office, and the chance to work across exciting industries including hospitality, F&B, lifestyle, entertainment, and culture. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (with fully covered employee dental and vision premiums), a 401(k) with employer match, generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave. Professional development is a priority, with opportunities to attend conferences, workshops, training, and leadership programs designed to help you keep growing your craft. You’ll also be part of a team that values curiosity, celebrates great work, and builds genuine connection through team gatherings, culture events, and shared creative moments. We celebrate diversity and believe our differences make us stronger. Giant Noise is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to bring their authentic selves to our team. Powered by JazzHR 0uTqshYpNq