Organic, Inc.: Executive Director, Emerging Platforms

Location: New York, NY

URL: http://www.organic.com

Experience: Exceptional Experience.

Organic is all about the exceptional. We are a leading digital communications agency – the first, in fact – focused on designing and building exceptional experiences that help make the online channel really work for leading companies. We work on everything digital – from websites to online marketing campaigns, from mobile applications to digital billboards – for companies such as Chrysler LLC, Warner Bros. International, Geek Squad and Bank of America. We are passionate about emerging platforms, and this helps keep us on the edge of the hottest and most interesting stories in the industry. And, as a leader in the marketplace, we have the opportunity to work on really exciting projects.

Organic has an open, diverse culture that encourages participation and innovation. We reward exceptional work and creative ideas. At Organic we believe in working hard and having fun while we’re doing it. We have great benefits and perks including massages, pet insurance, Wednesday bagels and Friday cocktails.
Position Summary

The Executive Director, Strategy (Emerging Platforms) (title depends on candidate experience level) is the thought leader in Organic in interactive marketing strategy. This person is expert in interpreting customer motivations in the web environment. The Executive Director is the voice of the consumer and leads the rest of the company to deliver customer centric technology driven marketing solutions for our clients.

The Executive Director is a demonstrated, leader within Organic. As an Executive Director, this person has a history of exhibiting impact in a leadership capacity with complex, global clients and within Organic. As a senior leader he/she works with other Organic leaders to lead in the development of methodologies and standards for the delivery of the companies’ strategic point of view in the areas of ideation processes, account planning and consumer motivation in the digital environment.

  • The Executive Director of Emerging Platforms leads client innovation in the areas of new media technologies, platforms and networks.
  • Oversees the Emerging Platform team which is comprised of strategist and interactive technology developers.
  • Provides clients with an outward looking perspective of the new media landscape and demonstrates what clients should expect and how these developments may impact their online experience, business, industry, competition and customers.
  • Leads the rapid prototyping initiative for Organic.
  • Develop internal projects and employee education programs to demonstrate new technologies to Organic employees with the hope of eventual client education and suggestion.
  • Builds and manages connections to the new media industry to identify new opportunities for Organic clients and Organic employees (toolsets, frameworks and development technologies).
  • Industry perspective and thought leadership platforms for Organic and for industry media (corporate marketing).
  • Attendance and Organic’s representation at industry conferences and events.

Education/Work Experience

  • 10 yrs overall experience preferred including:
  • 10+ yrs experience working in marketing strategy, account planning and interactive marketing.
  • Experience in building, growing and leading successful teams (either in an office, practice, or global teams of 50+).
  • Client-focused – builds long term high-level relationships that reflect well on Organic, proven history in business management and growth.
  • Ability to manage and be held accountable for resources, revenues and budgets.
  • Understands and can both, manage and work within a matrix management organization.
  • Personable; very poised; a strong conceptual thinker; have high energy; exhibit excellent writing, communication and presentation skills.
  • Inspirational leader – exhibits integrity, and respectful interactions with past recognizable clients, superiors, peers and subordinates.
  • Proven history of growing a practice or major service.
  • Able to thrive in a "non-traditional", entrepreneurial environment.
  • Availability and willingness to travel 35%of time.
  • Bachelors/MBA degree preferred or equivalent work experience.

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To apply: TO APPLY: Please submit your resume directly to this opportunity at http://careers.organic.com. We look forward to hearing from you!