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Head of US Digital  (Senior Vice President)

San Francisco, California, United States

Who we are:

We are Axicom, an award-winning global communications agency for tech-driven brands. We bring together a diverse team of PR professionals passionate about integrated communications and telling the transformative stories of technology. With offices in the Netherlands, United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Sweden, Brazil, and Mexico, we are the largest global agency specializing in tech communication.
 
We're proud to be recently recognized as Agency of the Future, Disruptive Agency of the Year, and Best PR Network to Work For (EMEA). This underscores our commitment to innovation, growth, and fostering a collaborative culture. Since 1994, we've delivered ground-breaking campaigns for the world's most innovative tech companies, and we are always seeking new talent to join our team of Futurists.

About Axicom   

Axicom is a specialized PR and integrated marketing communications agency at the intersection of AI and technology - where the future is being built. As part of Burson and WPP, we combine the agility and expertise of a specialist technology firm with the resources and reach of a global powerhouse. We're intrapreneurs: a small, nimble team inside a powerful international network, and that's exactly how we like it.  

The Opportunity  

We're looking for an Head of US Digital, Senior Vice President who can lead our North American digital practice with both strategic vision and hands-on execution. This isn't a role for someone who wants to manage from the sidelines. You'll oversee social media strategy, executive social, paid media, and influencer marketing, while providing senior-level strategic counsel to some of the most innovative companies in AI and technology.  

This role is big, even if the team is lean. It will be your role to define and execute a growth strategy, and you’ll have a firm hand in shaping our future. You'll be the digital and social lead for high-stakes new business pitches, the trusted advisor clients turn to for cutting-edge counsel, and the person who ensures our digital capabilities stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving landscape. As a member of our North American Leadership Team, you will partner with peers across the business to power our continued growth.  

What You'll Do  

  • Lead Digital Strategy: Oversee social media, executive social media, paid media, and influencer marketing capabilities across the US practice  
  • Senior Client Counsel: Serve as a strategic advisor to clients on digital and social initiatives - you'll be in the room where decisions are made, not managing timesheets  
  • Win New Business: Lead digital and social strategy for new business pitches, bringing innovative thinking that helps Axicom stand out  
  • Stay Ahead: Keep Axicom at the forefront of digital trends, platforms, and AI-powered tools in the communications space  
  • Collaborate with Global Studios: Partner with Axicom's global Studios team to produce compelling content that resonates with target audiences and drives results  
  • Collaborate Across Burson/WPP: Leverage the broader network when it serves our clients, while maintaining our nimble, entrepreneurial approach  
  • Build and Mentor: Guide a small team of digital specialists (you'll manage teams that manage budgets and accounts, but you won't be buried in P&L spreadsheets)  
  • Deliver Thought Leadership: Translate trends at the forefront of AI, digital communications, and social media into thought leadership that reinforces Axicom's position as the Agency of the Future  
  • Practice What You Preach: Get your hands dirty - whether that's crafting a LinkedIn strategy, evaluating influencer partnerships, or pressure-testing a paid media plan  

Who You Are  

  • Experienced: 12-15+ years in digital and social media, with substantial agency experience 
  • LinkedIn Native Multi-Platform Expertise: Deep expertise in LinkedIn and X native strategy, particularly for through a B2B , technology and exec comms lens and executive social; you also know your way around Reddit, YouTube, TikTok, and you have a finger on the pulse across all emerging platforms, and wherever the conversation is happening  
  • Strategic + Tactical: You can develop a brilliant strategy and also roll up your sleeves to execute it  
  • Strong Writer: You write exceptionally well and have the taste to evaluate and optimize content that resonates with people   
  • Client-Ready: Comfortable presenting to C-suite clients and serving as a trusted senior advisor  
  • Tech/AI Savvy: Passionate about technology, AI, and the companies building the future  
  • Entrepreneurial: You thrive in small, fast-moving environments where everyone contributes and no one hides behind their title  
  • Direct and Collaborative: You say what you mean, welcome feedback, and believe the best work happens when smart people challenge each other  
  • A Winner: You love the thrill of winning new business and delivering exceptional work for clients  

Why Axicom  

We're not your typical agency. We're intrapreneurs - we have the backing and resources of WPP, but we operate with the speed and creativity of a startup. Here's what that means:  

  • Hands-On Leadership: Even our CEO is an active practitioner. No one is just an overseer.  
  • Direct Culture: We're straight with each other. No corporate BS.  
  • Collaborative: We win together. Titles matter less than ideas and results.  
  • Fun: Work should be challenging and enjoyable.  
  • Cutting Edge: We work with the companies defining AI and technology's future.  

The Details  

  • Location: In the San Francisco office, three days per week  
  • Reports To: Brian Snyder, Chief Innovation Officer  
  • Travel: As needed for client meetings and new business 

 

Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details: https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome.

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range between:

$125,000 - $295,000 USD

You belong at Axicom:

Our vision is for Axicom, a Burson Group company, to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

At Axicom, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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