WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that

does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s

why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to

provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you,

your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world.

THE ROLE:

As a Director, Communications Planning, you are a senior strategic leader who sits at the heart of how we connect brands to

culture. You'll own the strategic architecture that sits between a brand's positioning and its channel execution. You know how to

build a comms plan with genuine logic behind it — one that maps audience behavior to message sequencing, assigns channel roles

based on insight rather than convention, and gives Reporting to the Group Director of Integrated Strategy & Media Planning, you

will drive the communications planning discipline for industry-leading clients,shaping how brands show up across the full media

ecosystem with precision, relevance, and impact.

You bring a rare combination of strategic depth, channel expertise, and leadership presence, translating business ambitions into

integrated communications strategies that move people and drive measurable growth.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Lead communications planning across assigned accounts — developing audience-first strategies that define the role of each

channel, the logic of message sequencing, and the measurable outcomes each phase of a plan is designed to drive. Your comms

plans have a point of view. They're not channel checklists.

Translate brand and business briefs into integrated communications frameworks: audience segmentation, consumer journey mapping,

channel roles and sequencing, and a clear articulation of what moves someone from awareness through to action. The frameworks

you build should be specific enough to actually guide execution.

Write and develop creative briefs. You understand that a great brief is a strategic act — it shapes what creative makes, not

just how it gets made. You know how to distill an insight, define a single-minded proposition, and give a creative team enough

constraint to do their best work.

Serve as a senior strategic partner to clients on communications, campaign strategy, channel planning, and audience engagement.

You're in the room when planning decisions are being made, contributing a point of view.

Lead integrated communications planning across paid, owned, and earned media — defining the role of each channel, sequencing

messaging, and establishing clear KPIs tied to business outcomes

Translate complex business challenges into sharp, compelling strategic frameworks that inspire both clients and internal

creative and media teams

Partner closely with discipline leads across media, creative, CRM, and e-commerce to ensure full-funnel alignment from strategy

through execution. Pressure test channel recommendations against real audience and behavioral data.

Drive new business efforts by developing insight-led communications strategies and presenting with authority and conviction on

a national stage

Oversee audience analysis, consumer journey mapping, and competitive intelligence to uncover opportunities for brand growth and

differentiation

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of planners — fostering a culture of strategic rigor, intellectual curiosity, and

collaborative excellence

Champion measurement and learning agendas, partnering with analytics teams to evaluate performance and continuously evolve

planning approaches

Stay ahead of emerging media trends, platform innovations, and cultural shifts — bringing fresh thinking and proactive POVs to

clients and internal teams

Represent DEPT®'s strategic capabilities in the market, contributing to thought leadership, industry events, and agency

positioning

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

* 8–12 years of experience in communications planning, media strategy, or integrated planning within an agency environment,

including leadership experience

Proven ability to develop and own senior client relationships, acting as a strategic partner and trusted advisor at the

executive level

Deep expertise across the full media ecosystem — paid, owned, and earned — with a strong understanding of how channels work

together to drive business outcomes

Experience leading integrated marketing strategies across media, creative, CRM, and/or e-commerce
Strong leadership skills with a track record of building, mentoring, and developing high-performing planning teams
Exceptional strategic thinking with the ability to turn complex data, research, and insights into clear, actionable, and

inspiring communications frameworks

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft and deliver compelling narratives to senior

stakeholders and C-suite clients

Proficiency with planning tools and audience intelligence platforms (GWI, MRI-Simmons, Nielsen, Comscore, etc.)
New business experience with a proven ability to contribute to and win pitches at the agency level
AI proficiency and a forward-thinking mindset — comfortable leveraging emerging tools to enhance planning efficiency and

insight generation

A collaborative, solutions-oriented leadership style with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here

is a snapshot of our benefits package:

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
401k plan, plus matching
PTO
Paid Company Holidays
Parental Leave

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves.

We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity,

background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only

used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are

authorized to work in the U.S.

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the

contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.

DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands

such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations

on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture.

Learn more about DEPT®

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to

recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups

tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving

everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the

recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

#LI-Remote

The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant

experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in

mind, we’re flexible.

US Remote Range

$138,000—$175,000 USD

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