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APCO Worldwide is looking for a Digital Strategist to support new business efforts; partner with clients to develop, launch and optimize their digital business strategies; and build the digital capacity of staff in the Chicago office.
Our digital strategy group is a collaborative unit that works alongside our creative and technology teams. Our strategists help our clients identify and implement digital and social media solutions. You will demonstrate a deep understanding of data, trends, and insight and how these can be transformed into a competitive arsenal of resources on behalf of our clients.
The Strategist is responsible for establishing the strategic direction and thoughtful implementation of programs for a portfolio of clients. You will be expected to think of new research projects, methods and products APCO can develop to provide value in new ways. This position requires you to be proactive, spark debate and be seen as a resource able to consistently deliver actionable thinking. You will be a hands-on practitioner, committed to all aspects of executing your strategy along with team members with whom you would work and also delegate to. This position plays a key role in mentoring and training APCO staff at all levels, and your work will raise the level of digital acumen among all staff in the Chicago office. In addition, the role will require substantial new business development support, including insight identification, strategy formulation, proposal development and final presentation to prospects.