Director, Strategy

PHD; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom’s PHD agency seeks a Director of Strategy to lead brand communications strategies across assigned accounts and partner agencies. You’ll translate business goals into integrated plans, guiding creative, media, PR and data teams to deliver measurable growth and industry-leading campaigns.

You will build and embed Omni Workflow across campaigns, acting as a trusted adviser to senior clients while inspiring teams with innovative, insight-led work and clear KPIs.

Qualifications

• 6–7 years of industry experience in communications or media planning.
• Ability to translate brand and business goals into integrated communications strategies.
• Experience managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
• Strong client relationship management and senior stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborative and empathetic leadership style.
• Experience leveraging consumer insights for strategic recommendations.
• Familiarity with integrating creative, media, PR and other disciplines.
• Solid understanding of advertising, marketing and media fundamentals.
• Passion for culture, trends and human behavior shaping brand connections.
• Excellent presentation and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect the communications blueprint and guide partner agencies.
• Lead day-to-day strategic work for senior client stakeholders.
• Align across creative, media, data and technology disciplines.
• Measure plan effectiveness via KPIs and connect media to business growth.
• Inspire teams and clients to bring ideas to life through media.

Skills

Media planning

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Strategic storytelling

Presentation skills

Data-driven thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Market research

Campaign orchestration

Job description

Job Description

The Director, Strategy leads the development of brand communications strategies across assigned accounts. Acting as a trusted strategic partner, you’ll bring creativity and analytical thinking to solve marketing and business challenges, shaping how brands show up across the media ecosystem.

Agency

PHd

Job Function

Media

Job Subfunction

Media Planning and Buying

Job Description

The Director, Strategy leads the development of brand communications strategies across assigned accounts. Acting as a trusted strategic partner, you’ll bring creativity and analytical thinking to solve marketing and business challenges, shaping how brands show up across the media ecosystem.

You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and partner agencies to deliver work that connects brand and audience seamlessly. The role requires curiosity, confidence, and a deep understanding of how data, media, and creative intersect to drive results.

You will also play a key role in embedding and advancing PHD’s proprietary planning tools, including Omni Workflow, to ensure every campaign is insight-led and connected across the planning process.

A central part of the role will be the mastery and implementation of Omni Workflow across every campaign. Workflow is PHD’s proprietary campaign planning workspace nested within Omni, OMG’s leading marketing orchestration and insights platform. It unites every aspect of our business in one connected space and provides a platform where our people can collaborate in real-time and build campaigns for their clients – from research and audience building to channel selection and optimization.

The role is varied and creative and the successful candidate will be responsible for architecting the communications ‘blueprint’, working with our partner agencies, and justifying its delivery against client brand and business objectives.

Our expectations

As Director, you will be responsible for developing and articulating communications strategies that guide the planning and investment teams toward delivering measurable business outcomes.

You’ll inspire teams and clients alike with how media can creatively bring ideas to life and act as a lever for growth.

You’ll serve as a day-to-day strategic lead and trusted advisor for senior client stakeholders, fostering strong relationships built on collaboration, transparency, and impact.

In partnership with internal and external teams, you’ll ensure alignment and integration across disciplines, from creative and media to data and technology.

You’ll measure the effectiveness of communications plans through clear KPIs, connecting media performance to brand and business growth, while nurturing curiosity and excellence within your team.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• 6–7 years of industry experience, with a strong foundation in communications or media planning.
• Proven ability to translate brand and business goals into integrated communications strategies.
• Experience managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
• Strong client relationship management skills and confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
• A collaborative and empathetic leadership style that encourages growth and curiosity.
• Experience leveraging consumer insights to shape strategic recommendations.
• Familiarity with the integration of creative, media, PR, and other marketing disciplines.
• Solid understanding of advertising, marketing, and media fundamentals — and how media channels work together to influence audiences.
• Passion for culture, trends, and human behavior that shape how people connect with brands.
• Excellent presentation and storytelling skills to engage and inspire clients and teams.

$130,000 - $150,000

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$130,000 - $150,000