Sr. Web Strategist Lead

Knak Digital

Sr. Web Strategist Lead

Washington, DC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About the Role

    We’re seeking a Lead Digital Strategist who can bridge brand strategy, user experience, content, and digital advisory to guide clients through complex website and multi-channel engagements. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving ambiguous problems, creating strategic clarity, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver thoughtful, insight-driven digital experiences.

    You will lead strategy across discovery, research, messaging, content structure, and web experience—while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams alike.

    Benefits:

    Insurance (Health, Dental), 401K with match and profit-sharing, Disability, casual environment, 4 weeks PTO, genuine respect for work/life balance

    About the Role

    Lead Strategic Direction for Web & Digital Initiatives

    • Own the strategic approach for website and digital experience projects from discovery through delivery.

    • Translate research, stakeholder input, and client goals into clear insights and strategic recommendations.

    • Shape IA, UX direction, content priorities, and measurement plans that ladder up to business objectives.

    Guide Clients as a Senior Digital Advisor

    • Lead strategy conversations with senior stakeholders and facilitate structured decision-making.

    • Present insights, recommendations, and frameworks with clarity and confidence.

    • Navigate ambiguity, competing priorities, and evolving project needs with calm leadership.

    Drive Discovery & Research

    • Conduct stakeholder interviews, competitive analysis, audience research, and analytics reviews.

    • Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into actionable strategic direction.

    • Identify opportunities for brand refinement, messaging alignment, and experience optimization.

    Collaborate Across Disciplines

    • Partner closely with UX, design, content, development, and project management teams.

    • Ensure strategy is integrated into IA, design concepts, content strategy, and technical execution.

    • Provide ongoing guidance throughout the project lifecycle to maintain alignment.

    Develop Messaging & Brand Foundations

    • Create or refine value propositions, messaging hierarchies, audience frameworks, and brand narratives.

    • Ensure brand expression carries consistently across digital channels and user flows.

    Support Account Health & Growth

    • Participate in client presentations, pitch discussions, and long-term roadmap planning.

    • Build trusted relationships that strengthen retention and support future opportunities.

     

    What You Bring

    Core Experience

    • 6–10+ years in digital, brand, UX, or content strategy.

    • Proven leadership on mid-to-large web projects.

    • Agency or consulting experience preferred.

    Strategic Skills

    • Strong research, insight development, and synthesis capabilities.

    • Ability to connect strategy to business outcomes.

    • Understanding of IA, UX principles, content strategy, and analytics.

    Client Leadership

    • Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.

    • Experience guiding clients through complex decisions.

    • Comfortable running workshops and discovery sessions.

    Collaboration & Adaptability

    • Works well with cross-functional teams.

    • Able to adjust approach as new insights emerge.

    Technical & Analytical Fluency

    • Familiarity with analytics tools, CMS basics, SEO considerations, and digital measurement.

    • Curiosity about AI tools or new strategic methods is a plus.