Head of Law (Planning)

We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand’s entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Initiative builds Fame & Flow for brands like Nike, Amazon, Merck, and T‑Mobile. Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world.

And just as we do for our brands and clients, we connect our people to the journeys that matter in building a meaningful career.

INSTINCT – you’re tuned in and armed with intelligence; you care deeply about the impact you have on our clients, their customers, our community, the media landscape and our world at large.

Position Overview As a Strategy Manager, you are responsible for the creation of the strategic direction a brand will take in communications to achieve their business goals. You are responsible for helping to strategize, produce and make sense of the key cultural, consumer and market intelligence required to design the best possible holistic communications plan to deliver on that task.

Responsibilities Maintain excellent client relationships & understanding of the clients' key business and challenges; Clearly and confidently enrich strategic thinking with data (of all kinds) underpinned by a compelling story

Lead Velocity Planning for the team and client base

Bring fresh thinking & inspiration into the Strategic Process to help the teams springboard to better Strategic thinking

Drive usage of the Cultural Analytical Process/Tools to help teams find new insights that unlock growth

Write cohesive communications architectures that deliver on the platform and give guidance for how the brand will play in culture

Train, guide & assist the Strategy & Client teams in development and packaging of ideas

Required Skills Proven ability to think in innovative and creative ways

Desired Skills and Experience 6+ years in integrated planning role in media, creative, innovation or communications discipline (digital, content, invention, social, activation)

Ability to think differently: creative & adaptive, entrepreneurial, independently‑minded

Wage and Benefits We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family.

Employment Transparency It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.

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