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Who We Are We are an award-winning independent creative solutions company that helps ambitious brands harness the power of culture to solve their biggest challenges. As a unique mix of experts in culture, technology, and storytelling, we are united by a passion to grow brands in ways that advertising alone can never do. We are an entrepreneurial business — not a traditional "ad agency." That means we value resourcefulness and tenacity just as much as we value creativity and intelligence. We're unapologetically ambitious. We are looking for a Sr. Context Director to lead integrated cultural communications strategy across a portfolio of high-impact brands. This role is based in Brooklyn, New York with four days in-office and one day remote. What You'll Do Integrated Strategy & Communications Planning Lead the development of integrated communications strategies across paid, owned, earned, and experiential channels Translate business objectives into full-funnel channel architecture, go-to-market plans, and campaign systems Own the narrative structure and strategic flow of key deliverables, ensuring clarity, cohesion, and persuasiveness Cultural Intelligence & Audience Strategy Provide ongoing cultural intelligence, audience insight, and marketplace POV to inform campaign and brand strategy Develop and apply audience-first frameworks that reflect the nuances of African American consumer dynamics and broader cultural segments Ensure all work is grounded in credible insight and aligned to real consumer behaviors and tensions Media Strategy & Partner Integration Direct strategic inputs into media planning, including channel mix, audience strategy, and partner evaluation Guide development of custom partnerships, from RFI/RFP through execution, ensuring cultural relevance and business impact Collaborate closely with internal and external media teams to align strategy, execution, and performance expectations Contribute to Investment Briefings and campaign planning workstreams with clear, data-informed recommendations Creative Development & World-Building Pressure-test creative concepts through a culturally fluent lens, ensuring authenticity, resonance, and effectiveness Partner with Creative, Talent, and Production teams to shape how ideas come to life across platforms and moments Translate strategy into actionable frameworks that guide execution across content, partnerships, and media Client & Stakeholder Leadership Maintain and grow senior-level client relationships, serving as a trusted strategic partner Lead cross-agency collaboration within complex Integrated Agency Team (IAT) environments Influence decision-making across stakeholders, ensuring alignment between strategy, creative, and media Team Leadership & Development Manage and mentor a team of Context planners across media and creative workstreams Oversee resourcing, workflow, and output quality across multiple concurrent campaigns Provide clear direction, actionable feedback, and professional development support Cross-Portfolio Contribution Apply Context discipline across multiple categories and business challenges, adapting approach based on brand needs Contribute to broader organizational thought leadership, identifying opportunities to evolve how Context drives impact across the business Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Advanced integrated communications planning across paid, owned, earned, and experiential channels Strong command of audience strategy, channel roles, and media ecosystem dynamics Ability to translate cultural research and data into clear, commercially grounded recommendations Deep fluency in African American culture, subcultures, and media behaviors Experience evaluating media partners using audience fit, indexing, and performance signals Strong creative judgment and ability to connect strategy to e