Director of AI Automation at Interdependence

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">WHO WE ARE</span></strong></p> <p>The PR industry hasn't really changed in fifty years. Relationships, lunches, luck, and a clip report at the end of the month.</p> <p>Interdependence is rebuilding it from the ground up. Interviewed, our proprietary platform, analyzes 300,000+ stories every day across a network of 250,000 journalists. We turn earned media into something measurable, repeatable, and worth paying for — and apply the same data and discipline across paid, social, content, and brand. Integrated marketing run by one team, on one system, accountable to one result.</p> <p>Forbes named us one of America's Best PR Agencies. Our 100+ person team works with brands, CMOs, founders, and entrepreneurs across consumer, healthcare, tech, B2B, travel and entertainment.</p> <p>We move fast. The best argument wins. We hire for sharp thinking, real craft, and ownership from day one. If you want comfortable, this isn't the place. If you want to win, build with us.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">THE ROLE</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The Director of AI Automation leads the development and implementation of AI-driven automation systems&nbsp;for brands&nbsp;led by&nbsp;one of&nbsp;Interdependence’s&nbsp;portfolio companies. This role focuses on operationalizing AI by designing scalable workflows, implementing automation solutions, and overseeing&nbsp;development pods&nbsp;responsible for deploying AI-enabled systems that improve efficiency, productivity, and business outcomes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The Director will translate strategic&nbsp;objectives&nbsp;into practical AI automation initiatives, ensuring systems are implemented effectively across internal&nbsp;developer&nbsp;operations and client-facing solutions. This role requires strong operational leadership, technical fluency in modern AI tools and automation frameworks, and experience managing small teams&nbsp;(pods)&nbsp;responsible for building and deploying AI-driven workflows.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Working closely with senior leadership, the Director of AI Automation will help build and scale&nbsp;Interdependence’s&nbsp;AI automation brand by developing repeatable systems, guiding implementation efforts, and ensuring automation initiatives deliver measurable operational impact.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The ideal candidate is both technical and operational,&nbsp;someone who understands AI capabilities, has experience implementing automation systems, and can lead teams responsible for delivering AI-powered operational solutions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead the design, implementation, and scaling of AI-driven automation systems&nbsp;for brands</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Translate strategic&nbsp;objectives&nbsp;into practical automation workflows that improve operational efficiency and scalability</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage and oversee&nbsp;small development&nbsp;teams&nbsp;(pods)&nbsp;responsible for building, deploying, and&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;AI-enabled automation systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Identify&nbsp;opportunities across&nbsp;client&nbsp;operations where AI automation can reduce manual work, accelerate processes, and increase organizational leverage</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Design and implement automation frameworks using modern AI tools, agentic systems, APIs, and workflow orchestration platforms</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Establish&nbsp;best practices for AI implementation, automation governance, and operational reliability</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Oversee the development of repeatable automation solutions that can be deployed across multiple projects or organizations</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Stay current on emerging AI technologies, tools, and implementation strategies to continuously improve automation capabilities</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">QUALIFICATIONS</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">10+ years of experience in technology, AI implementation, automation engineering, or operational systems development</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated&nbsp;experience implementing AI automation systems within operational environments</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience managing technical teams or pods responsible for building automation workflows or AI-enabled systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong understanding of modern AI tools, APIs, agent-based systems, and workflow automation platforms</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Proven ability to translate technical capabilities into practical operational solutions</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong project management and operational leadership skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent problem-solving and systems-thinking abilities</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong written and verbal communication skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to&nbsp;operate&nbsp;in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">We look for team members who are “learning machines” and that each day actively seek out new knowledge</span></li> </ul>