Digital Strategist EPAM Systems
Common information:
We are currently seeking a Digital Strategist ? M&E to join our Philadelphia area team of professionals. As a Strategist you will assist the VP of M&E Accounts by playing a key role in helping grow EPAM Empathy Lab?s Media and Entertainment practice by applying a deep understanding of media and entertainment and best practices, marketplace trends, competitive forces, consumer needs and business drivers. You will assist in the development of innovative and highly effective strategies that propel our clients businesses forward, support new business pursuits, and elevate Empathy Lab?s visibility and reputation in the market place.
Our ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in a similar role with a strong focus on media and entertainment. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level professional looking to advance their career with an established digital agency.
For more information on this and other EPAM Empathy Lab jobs, please visit http://www.empathylab.com/company/careers
Location:
Conshohocken, PA
Requirements:
5-8 years of experience in a similar role and a proven track record of digital strategy;
A solid understanding of and passion for digital media distribution and deployment;
Agency experience is preferred.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with and assist VP of M&E in keeping ahead of trending and best practices and client strategy;
Leverage third-party research, tools, and other sources to develop insights, write, and communicate POV?s, whitepapers, and blogs;
Facilitate meetings, working sessions and workshops internally or with clients, participate in conferences and speaking events distribute relevant/timely articles, stats, trends, and other research to internal teams and to clients as needed;
Inspire and fuel big ideas while working with multi-disciplinary teams across strategy, analytics, account management, project management, client development, experience design, creative, UX and technology;
Act as a primary client facing team lead and billable resource for all MSO customers throughout product and scope definition phases and evolution;
Ideate and define innovative and highly effective strategies designed to deliver measurable business results;
Effectively collaborate in presentation of strategies, concepts, and ideas to key executives;
Participate in the design of insight driven strategies from opportunity identification through to creation of experience design and implementation. Structure and present recommendations to senior client leadership for buy-in;
Perform detailed evaluation of client business environment including customer needs, capabilities/assets, and competitive realities to identify unique market opportunities;
Create and/or recommend relevant digital marketing strategies and tactics to achieve business goals, turn insights and ideas into actionable strategic plans and roadmaps;
Research and leverage data, analytics and business intelligence to shape strategies and key performance indicators. Effectively guide clients down successful paths in response to changes in the competitive landscape or industry trends;
Develop frameworks to help clients refine their e-commerce / digital marketing strategies. Review, document and assess quantitative and qualitative research and data;
Work collaboratively with sales and practice lead along with strategy lead to contribute to new business pursuits including strategic planning, proposal development, deck writing, and pitch meetings;
Conduct strategic analysis of businesses, markets, brands, and customer experiences;
Perform data analysis and develop business cases;
Collaborate and partner with account management to drive strategic leadership into key accounts;
Proactively identify new or unique ways to contribute to the growth of the M&E practice, as MSO SME subject matter expert, through new opportunities or risk management;
Ensure activities align to practice plan and ensure best practices are being followed (particularly with respect to technology, UX/IA and design) and flag areas that need improvement;
Lead the development of Empathy Lab?s TVE product by contributing to the product definition/management and overall strategy;
Keep up-to-date and ahead of relevant knowledge (ex. reading industry blogs, books, newsletters, conferences, etc.)
Conditions:
Flexible office hours, plenty of PTO, summer hours, and company holidays;
No dress code;
The chance to work with cutting-edge technologies while solving real problems for an exciting client list;
Catered weekly meals and snacks (including home brewed beers!);
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long Term Disability;
The chance for an annual bonus and 401k matching plan.
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Conshohocken, PA
United States
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