The Director will lead and support various projects for Scratch’s consulting partners, specifically on public relations and communications, but also including business strategies, insights and trends, brand strategies, retail and product launch plans, and creative concepts for activation. The entrepreneurial, experienced Director should be passionate about youth culture, with strong client-service skills, and able to manage and drive a wide variety of projects. Day-to-Day Responsibilities - Lead working team(s) dedicated to researching, writing, and developing specific project deliverables (e.g. assessments, strategies and tactics, research studies, videos, presentations & events, creative concepts) - Manage client relationships through development and execution of projects, including presentation of interim and final deliverables - Drive thought-leadership, including original IP, synthesis of research, audits of industry and business thinking, and cultural news to formulate new products for Scratch and its partners - Support Vice President in creation of various assignments, account management, and business development - Interface with partners across Scratch and Viacom’s portfolio of brands to develop and present client deliverables - Manage project timelines, budgets, materials production, event planning, etc. Required Qualifications - 8-10 yrs. in public relations, or related consulting, strategy, and marketing/advertising preferred - Drive for transformational, pioneering cultural work - Strategic and analytical thinker with excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills - Flexibility, initiative, appetite for entrepreneurial environment and appreciation for various corporate cultures - Strong interpersonal, relationship-development and leadership skills - Effective manager of direct and cross-functional teams - Strong connection to and passion for culture and cross-disciplinary thinking - Well-organized, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize and multitask - Knowledge of automotive, retail, product design/development, healthcare, financial services and/or media industries a plus - Willing to travel Position is based in New York City and available immediately on a full-time, freelance basis. Please send resume and cover letter to hassana.tutt@viacom.com Keywords: Marketing, Entertainment, Advertising, Sale