<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">WHO WE ARE</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"> The PR industry hasn't really changed in fifty years. Relationships, lunches, luck, and a clip report at the end of the month. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":1,"335551620":1}"> </span></p> <p> </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 for brands led by one of Interdependence’s portfolio companies. This role focuses on operationalizing AI by designing scalable workflows, implementing automation solutions, and overseeing development pods responsible for deploying AI-enabled systems that improve efficiency, productivity, and business outcomes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The Director will translate strategic objectives into practical AI automation initiatives, ensuring systems are implemented effectively across internal developer 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 (pods) responsible for building and deploying AI-driven workflows.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Working closely with senior leadership, the Director of AI Automation will help build and scale Interdependence’s AI automation brand by developing repeatable systems, guiding implementation efforts, and ensuring automation initiatives deliver measurable operational impact.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The ideal candidate is both technical and operational, 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="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead the design, implementation, and scaling of AI-driven automation systems for brands</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Translate strategic objectives into practical automation workflows that improve operational efficiency and scalability</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage and oversee small development teams (pods) responsible for building, deploying, and maintaining AI-enabled automation systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Identify opportunities across client operations where AI automation can reduce manual work, accelerate processes, and increase organizational leverage</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </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="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Establish best practices for AI implementation