Position Overview
The Director of Strategic Initiatives is responsible for identifying, developing, and executing high-impact research, thought leadership, and special projects that advance the organization's strategic objectives and industry influence. Reporting directly to the Founder & CEO, this role serves as a trusted partner in driving executive priorities, managing cross-functional initiatives, and developing market-leading content, research, and presentations that support business growth, brand positioning, and strategic partnerships.
The ideal candidate combines strong strategic thinking, exceptional project management skills, and the ability to translate complex ideas and research into compelling narratives that influence stakeholders both internally and externally.
Key ResponsibilitiesThought Leadership & Research Development
- Identify and prioritize research topics aligned with business goals, market trends, and customer interests
- Lead the planning and execution of proprietary research projects, surveys, industry analyses, and benchmarking studies
- Partner with internal subject matter experts and external vendors to gather and validate insights
- Translate complex information into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences
Content Strategy & Development
- Develop thought leadership assets including research reports, white papers, executive briefs, articles, presentations, and AI-focused industry papers
- Create content frameworks, messaging, and narratives that support brand positioning and business objectives
- Ensure consistency of voice, quality, and strategic messaging across all deliverables
- Collaborate with marketing to maximize distribution and engagement
Project Management & Execution
- Manage multiple strategic projects simultaneously from concept through publication and launch
- Coordinate internal and external resources including designers, writers, analysts, agencies, and subject matter experts
- Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and stakeholder communications
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and meet quality standards
Executive Support & Strategic Initiatives
- Support executive thought leadership initiatives through research, presentation development, and content creation
- Assist with strategic presentations, speaking engagements, industry events, and special projects
- Conduct market, competitive, and partnership research to support business initiatives
- Identify opportunities to elevate the organization's visibility and industry influence
Qualifications and Required Experience
- 8+ years of experience in content marketing, thought leadership, content strategy, product marketing, or a related field
- Proven experience managing complex cross-functional projects
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling capabilities
- Experience creating executive-level presentations and strategic content
- Ability to synthesize research and data into actionable business insights
Join a company that values innovation and creativity that's working with cutting-edge ad tech, influencing major business decisions, shaping the future of advertising, and making a real-world impact. Benefits include:
- Company paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your legal dependents
- Company paid life insurance plus short- & long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
- Employee assistance programs
- Unlimited PTO
- 401(k)
- Travel and educational opportunities
Working at CivicScience
CivicScience has a vibrant, high-energy work culture with ambitious, innovative, and forward-thinking team members. Our three business units - Media Partnerships, CivicScience Intelligence, and Advertising Solutions - work together to fuel CivicScience's goals and objectives.
We've been recognized for our work in the Inc. 5000, Pittsburgh Top Workplaces 2022, Pittsburgh Business Times Fast 50, GRIT Top 50 Innovative Supplier, Pittsburgh Technology Council's Tech 50 (winner), and Mental Health America’s Bell Seal program (Platinum 2026; Gold 2025 & 2024).
More about CivicScience
CivicScience is a consumer analytics and advertising platform. Our proprietary, always on, data collection engine captures over 1M survey responses daily, creating the most dynamic, real-time understanding of consumer wants, needs, and intentions in a constantly changing world. Powered by our premium media partnerships, our attitudinal database helps brands and media companies retain and grow existing customers while reaching and acquiring new ones.
Our clients use CivicScience's unique dataset to inform advertising, communications, product, and financial strategies that drive superior business outcomes. Join the conversation.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in content marketing, thought leadership, content strategy, product marketing, or related field
- Proven experience managing complex cross-functional projects
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling capabilities
- Experience creating executive-level presentations and strategic content
- Ability to synthesize research and data into actionable business insights
- Must reside in the greater Pittsburgh, PA area
- Experience or familiarity with AI-focused industry content (preferred)
What We Do
"CivicScience data is not only predictive, more importantly, it's actionable." - Mark Cuban We are a consumer intelligence research platform that translates real-time, consumer intentions into market-changing business intelligence. In simple terms: We power the world’s opinions and quickly deliver that data to the decision-makers who care. But, how? We poll millions of (unpaid) Americans each week, with questions related to thousands of topics. We then use our powerful technology - the InsightStore™ - to analyze those opinions, discover market and cultural trends before they grow, and accurately predict future consumer behaviors and market outcomes. It’s market research like you’ve never seen before – which is why thousands of marketers and market research professionals, across all different verticals, trust us to answer their most pressing questions. But enough about us – how can we help you? #MarketResearch, #ConsumerInsights, #DataDrivenMarketing, #ConsumerMarketing, #MarketingSolution
