Director of Strategic Initiatives

Real Voices. Superior Advertising. Thriving Media.Every day, CivicScience gathers opinions from millions of consumers on thousands of topics that provide high-velocity insights to leading brands. If there's a question critical to the marketing strategy of the Global 2000, CivicScience has the data. Position OverviewThe 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 DevelopmentIdentify and prioritize research topics aligned with business goals, market trends, and customer interestsLead the planning and execution of proprietary research projects, surveys, industry analyses, and benchmarking studiesPartner with internal subject matter experts and external vendors to gather and validate insightsTranslate complex information into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with target audiencesContent Strategy & DevelopmentDevelop thought leadership assets including research reports, white papers, executive briefs, articles, presentations, and AI-focused industry papersCreate content frameworks, messaging, and narratives that support brand positioning and business objectivesEnsure consistency of voice, quality, and strategic messaging across all deliverablesCollaborate with marketing to maximize distribution and engagementProject Management & ExecutionManage multiple strategic projects simultaneously from concept through publication and launchCoordinate internal and external resources including designers, writers, analysts, agencies, and subject matter expertsDevelop project plans, timelines, milestones, and stakeholder communicationsEnsure projects are delivered on time and meet quality standardsExecutive Support & Strategic InitiativesSupport executive thought leadership initiatives through research, presentation development, and content creationAssist with strategic presentations, speaking engagements, industry events, and special projectsConduct market, competitive, and partnership research to support business initiativesIdentify opportunities to elevate the organization's visibility and industry influenceQualifications and Required Experience8+ years of experience in content marketing, thought leadership, content strategy, product marketing, or a related fieldProven experience managing complex cross-functional projectsStrong writing, editing, and storytelling capabilitiesExperience creating executive-level presentations and strategic contentAbility to synthesize research and data into actionable business insightsBenefits & Expectations 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 dependentsCompany paid life insurance plus short- & long-term disability coverageFlexible spending accounts for medical and dependent careEmployee assistance programsUnlimited PTO401(k)Travel and educational opportunitiesThis is a remote (work from home) role with flexibility, autonomy, and considerable accountability. Candidates must reside in the greater Pittsburgh, PA area. 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 C