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Executive Assistant and Traffic Manager

Brand Federation builds strategies and communications that energize businesses, people, products and customers around the world. We are committed to the belief that when people are living their best lives, they do their best work. That means we offer complete flexibility to work from where you choose.

The Executive Assistant and Traffic Manager will help ensure Brand Federation runs as efficiently and effectively as possible. Responsibilities include scheduling across Managing Partner schedules, managing core processes related to regular operations, creating and overseeing timelines and core communications on assigned engagements, among other duties. In addition, the Executive Assistant and Project Manager will support the Chief Product Officer in keeping Google Drive organized and designing or refining the processes that support the company’s work.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities:

● Manage the Managing Partners schedules.

● Coordinate Managing Partner travel, as necessary.

● Manage the day-to-day organization and upkeep of Brand Federation’s Drive and software solutions.

● Plan events, such as workshops, synthesis sessions, or team-building sessions.

● Contribute to the development of project management procedures and processes as the company grows.

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Traffic Management responsibilities, as assigned:

● Manage project timelines and calendars as necessary.

● Meet with individual project leads and individual project managers to run traffic in sync across all projects and report out to

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Managing Partners

● Assist in client communications.

● Other related duties as assigned.

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Skills & Experience

● A minimum of 2-3 years of experience working in an executive assistant or project management capacity, or the equivalent.

● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

● In-depth, working knowledge of Google products, including Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides), Analytics, and other relevant tools.

● Excellent client relationship skills.

● Excellent analytical skills.

● Excellent communication, to include presentation, writing, and listening skills.

● Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.

● Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

● Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

● Alignment with Brand Federation’s core values.

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Engagement Lead (Contract)

Reports to Managing Partner

Contractor (Temporary) Position

Project fee determined on a per project basis

The Engagement Lead is the client liaison responsible for building and maintaining deep and insightful relationships with the client team. For the duration of the project, the Engagement Lead will provide ongoing short-term recommendations and marketing services, as well as inform the research and strategic process necessary to lay the groundwork for long-term success.

Responsibilities

Managing project timelines and client communications as necessary
Managing outside vendors for the client, including sourcing qualified vendors
Keeping up to date on relevant business and marketing trends
Offering short-term marketing recommendations
Contributing to the presentation of research findings and strategic work
Drafting activation plans
Developing follow-up implementation strategies to help guide clients after a strategic
presentation
Planning for presentations and project-related meetings

In addition, the Engagement Lead occasionally supports the strategy team by:

Conducting secondary analysis, as needed, to support strategic work
Contributing to the development of discussion guides and questionnaires
Occasionally moderating in-depth interviews and focus groups
Attending and contributing to internal meetings and brainstorming sessions

Skills & Experience

Minimum of 10 years in an Account Management, or marketing leadership role
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Experience in the implementation of brand strategy components
Excellent client relationship skills
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent communication, to include presentation, writing, and listening skills
Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to lead welcoming, inclusive group sessions

Senior Strategist (Contract)

Reports to Managing Partner

Contractor Position

Project fee determined on a per project basis

The senior strategist drives the research and strategy that form the foundation of the recommendations delivered to the client. This role is responsible for designing and conducting research, leading the writing of a comprehensive and compelling report of findings, and contributing to the development and delivery of the strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

Developing discussion guides, questionnaires, and other deliverables necessary for the execution of the research methodology
Driving the development of a report that includes a comprehensive research story
Conducting thorough secondary research into project-relevant themes, including the client, the client’s key audiences, the client’s category and competition, and the cultural trends that may impact the client’s work
Moderating research interviews or focus groups
Monitoring research activities, such as a survey launch or virtual community group
Developing topline reports of key findings
Evaluating interview transcripts and identifying key quotes
Building out Miro boards to synthesize research findings
Leading research regroups, in which the key themes of research are discussed and codified
Leading strategic synthesis sessions

In addition, the Senior Strategist occasionally supports the project team by

Drafting emails to aid in research recruitment
Identifying short-term wins for the client
Communicating with the client, as necessary

Skills & Experience

Minimum of 5 years in an Strategy or Brand Strategy role
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Experience in drafting a research report
Excellent client relationship skills
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent communication, to include presentation, writing, and listening skills
Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to engage in a productive, positive team environment

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