Strategy Director

VaynerX; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VaynerX is seeking a dynamic leader in Singapore to head social media strategy within VaynerMedia APAC. The role requires guiding strategy across APAC, collaborating with strat experts, and acting as the strategic brain for Singapore initiatives. Experience building integrated programs for Fortune 500 clients will set you apart.

You will lead a team of strategists, work with multiple APAC experts, and drive impact across digital and social channels in a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience building integrated programs at a top agency for Fortune 500 clients.
• Experience with traditional, web, social, syndicated and primary research (incl.: NetBase, MRI, Sysomos, Brandwatch, eMarketer, Google Analytics, Omniture).
• Dazzling presentation skills and presence in a room.
• Ability to express complicated concepts in simple and digestible ways ("Explain it to a fifth grader").
• Curious and pleasant to get along with.
• Deliver work independently on all tasks and achieve results at pace with energy and drive.

Skills

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Prioritization

Problem solving

Tools

NetBase

MRI

Sysomos

Brandwatch

eMarketer

Google Analytics

Omniture

Job description

About VaynerX

VaynerX (https://vaynerx.com) is the most contemporary family of companies, working together to build and grow brands. Subsidiaries include VaynerMedia, Eva Nosidam Productions, The Sasha Group, Gallery Media Group, Tingley Lane Trading, VaynerSpeakers, and VaynerCommerce.

About Vaynermedia

Vaynermedia is a contemporary global creative and media agency with an expertise in driving relevance for clients and delivering impactful business results. The independently‑owned company was founded in 2009 by Gary Vaynerchuk, and has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City, London, Amsterdam, Singapore, Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Tokyo, and Sydney. Vaynermedia has been recognized for its work at Cannes Lions, the Clio Awards and The Webby Awards. It is part of the VaynerX family of companies.

Culture

Culture is our key and Empathy is how we build it. VaynermediaAPAC is strong with a world‑class combination of diverse backgrounds collaborating to put forward innovative, creative and strategic solutions to the one advantage that stands the test of time—PEOPLE. Day in and day out, we propel some of the biggest brands in the world to the intersection of attention and culture. In APAC, we are proudly +300, servicing a diverse client all around the region.

The Pitch

We’re looking for someone who lives and breathes social media. Do you know all of the latest trends? Memes? And TikToks? Maybe you’ve dabbled in the world of influencers? Believe in the power of social media and community management to change hearts, minds, and drive sales? Love the hustle of fast‑paced, hyper‑growth agency life? Thrive in a role where you can bring ideas to life on billions of screens? Cool. Then let’s talk.

This exciting opportunity of a full‑time role based in Singapore will allow you to lead a team of strategists and collaborate with a bunch of strat experts across APAC. You will lead and drive our strategy expertise and be the “strategic brain” who will guide us for all things Singapore.

Your Experience And The “Nice To Have”

• 7 plus years experience building integrated programs at a top agency working for Fortune 500 clients – must have experience understanding the intersection of business strategy, consumer insights, and digital behavior and developing big, purposeful ideas.
• Experience doing traditional, web, social, syndicated and primary research (incl.: NetBase, MRI, Sysomos, Brandwatch, eMarketer, Mintel, Google Analytics, Omniture; conducting IDIs, digital ethnographies, etc.)
• Dazzling presentation skills and presence in a room
• Ability to express complicated concepts in simple and digestible ways (“Explain it to a fifth grader”)
• Curious and pleasant to get along with
• Deliver work independently on all tasks and achieve results at pace with energy and drive
• Lead collaboration sessions with other teams
• Execute a strong sense of priority level and urgency; and know how to act on the critical difference between the two
• Manage the ongoing performance of different tasks or projects, as well as understanding and ownership of internal processes for quality assurance
• Administer agreed goals or projects by dealing with challenges in a responsive and constructive way
• Strive for zero mistakes or flagged internal process issues on work output
• Foster positive internal communication and collaboration with all internal teams
• Ensure presented ideas are clear and understood
• Highlight new ideas to the team and external stakeholders when appropriate
• Provide clear, professional, timely and helpful information to the team or external clients and partners
• Thrives in a company of good people
• Think logically even under pressure and come up with innovative solutions to problems
• Lastly, a genuine belief in bringing your full self to what you do everyday, see “work” as a calling and a passion

What You Should Know About Vaynermedia

Think “lab” and not “agency”. We get excited about solving business problems, not creating advertising for the sake of making advertising. Our entrepreneurship DNA runs deep. We’re willing to break rules, try new things, and test hypotheses if it means better understanding our craft. It’s fun! Our environment (and pace) feels much more like a start‑up than most agencies you might be used to. Hopefully that, and the opportunity to collaborate with the talented and enthusiastic crew, work with big brands excites you, as it does us.