Job Description

We seek a Partner, Influencer and Social Media Practice Lead for the recently announced divestiture of the ICF Next commercial marketing business which is being sold to a private equity company. This is a tremendous learning opportunity and time to join our organization as we separate from ICF. This role is based in Chicago or Minneapolis but may be open to other locations for the right candidate.

The integrated agency is named Phaedon, we combine the creativity of an agency with the industry expertise of a consultancy. Our global team of award-winning communicators, mission-driven creatives, strategists, and technologists to challenge the status quo and create internet-shattering campaigns for large consumer brands like , and , or real-time responses like and .

This person will play a critical, senior strategic role across the agency, serving existing and new clients by executing influencer marketing and social media programs that drive cultural relevance and build brand purpose for national food & beverage, CPG, and financial services brands. Phaedon has won six PR Agency of the Year awards from PRWeek and PRovoke Media over the last decade, but we are not just another PR agency. We\xe2\x80\x99re a new breed, combining the creativity of an agency with the industry expertise of a consultancy. We are fearless in finding new ways to solve clients\xe2\x80\x99 problems, relentless in making sure they pay off, and committed to making positive change in the world.

We are a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our core values include Embracing Difference; we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of difference.

As Partner, Influencer and Social Media Practice Lead, you will:

Serve as the leader for the Influencer and Social Media team, providing leadership and strategic guidance to a team of high-performing influencer marketing and social media professionals

Manage staffing and account allocation for members of the social media & influencer team

Oversee the team\xe2\x80\x99s development of influencer and social media marketing strategies rooted in cultural storytelling and backed by data and analytics, connecting to broader integrated creative and digital marketing plans for clients

Establish and grow strong, trusted relationships with senior marketing, communications and C-Suite clients across Phaedon by providing POVs and strategic counsel grounded in an understanding of their business challenges and opportunities

Use your knowledge and expertise to guide new and existing clients on influencer, social and digital concepts and opportunities

Actively uncover and lead organic growth and new business opportunities for Phaedon

Foster an entrepreneurial and collaborative team environment that encourages proactive thinking and creative problem solving, with a passion for delivering the best possible work

Manage and mentor the social media and influencer team, account leaders and emerging leaders, guiding career growth and development to elevate strategies in pursuit of flawless execution

Manage team growth and utilization across the organization

Partner with peers and relevant discipline leaders (e.g. Creative, Strategy, Analytics, Media Relations) to establish opportunities \xe2\x80\x93 including building and/or improving processes and developing POVs \xe2\x80\x93 that drive the business and the agency forward

As a Partner, Influencer and Social Media Practice Lead, you will have:

A Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree and 12+ years of experience in multi-faceted influencer, social media and integrated communications roles, ideally with agency experience

A deep knowledge and understanding of:

The current and evolving social media platforms and an ability to develop strategies per channel and/or platform

Social media and digital analytics, including the tools and KPIs that demonstrate ROI for clients

Social strategy development and a track record of successful strategy implementation

The end-to-end process of influencer marketing, including the development of contracts, briefing templates, content strategies, and results recaps

The latest regulatory and promotional rules for influencer and social content, including FTC guidelines, proper disclosures, and best practices

The ability to advise team members on how to best tie social and influencer strategies back to client business objectives, and guide team members in the development compelling influencer and social media plans for clients that live across their digital ecosystem

Experience providing strategic counsel to all key stakeholders across the agency and clients (including account teams, vendor partners, influencers & creators)

Experience counseling senior level clients (C-suite) on influencer marketing, social and digital media strategies

Experience across client sectors, ideally including CPG and beverage brands

An interest in the intersectionality between paid, earned and owned, connecting the dots to take strategies and programs to the next level

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and a passion for compelling storytelling

Track record of solving complex brand challenges, with an ability to balance \xe2\x80\x9ctried and true\xe2\x80\x9d approaches with innovative ideas that push clients and teams to take smart risks

Management experience with a strong collaborative mindset, able to coach and inspire next-gen talent through consistent feedback

Ability to travel as required

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This and Posting is created and provided by Phaedon over whom ICF exercises no control; ICF has no control over the content of this , or any conditions Phaedon might impose once an interested person has submitted an application. ICF cannot confirm the accuracy or completeness of any or other information submitted by Phaedon. ICF assumes no responsibility, and disclaims all liability for the content, accuracy, completeness, legality, reliability, or availability of any , Posting, or other information submitted by Phaedon and posted on ICF\xe2\x80\x99s career website. Phaedon is solely responsible for compliance with all applicable laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act and similar laws, anti-discrimination laws such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and any applicable data protection, wage transparency or privacy laws. Phaedon is responsible for offering alternative methods of screening, if so required by the Americans with Disabilities Act or any similar law. You must contact Phaedon if you require alternative methods of screening.

When you submit your application or other information to ICF, you are requesting and authorizing ICF to make available such application information to Phaedon. Any resume or application information that you submit through ICF will be forwarded and viewed only by Phaedon. ICF will not maintain any resume or application, except for the period of time to forward. ICF is not procuring employees for Phaedon. ICF is merely providing a tool enabling Phaedon to seek interest persons for positions with its new, independent, technology-enabled marketing and communications company. The sole responsibility for the content of any , interviews or offers made, any issues arising from an acceptance or denial of employment, and any other issues arising from the use of ICF\xe2\x80\x99s Career\xe2\x80\x99s website, is solely with Phaedon. ICF assumes no responsibility, and disclaims all liability, for the content, accuracy, validity, completeness, legality, reliability, or availability of the position, or any assessment or response by Phaedon.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is: $125,443.00 - $213,252.00

Chicago, IL (IL14)

ICF International