Experience & Skills
Takes existing ideas and executes them with guidance. Seeks advice before shipping work. Applies core concepts to assigned tasks. Focuses on learning how systems work and building foundational skills through observation and practice.
Generates multiple solution options and selects the best approach for current context. Tests and learns to reveal optimal paths. Troubleshoots problems independently and recommends solutions. Runs complete initiatives and reports on outcomes.
Proactively iterates on existing work based on industry trends and emerging best practices. Uses data to inform strategic decisions about priorities and tactics. Identifies high-impact opportunities aligned with team objectives. Leads own development.
Adapts strategies in response to shifting business priorities. Identifies new opportunities and validates them with research and data. Establishes best practices for their area. Begins developing others through guidance and knowledge sharing.
Institutes new systems and processes that elevate team capabilities. Thinks holistically across multiple areas to identify gaps and opportunities. Roadmaps future direction based on market analysis. Recognized externally as expert. Actively develops others.
Delivery & Impact
Completes assigned tasks consistently and on time. Produces quality deliverables from clear instructions. Reports progress when work ships. Focuses on individual output without tracking performance metrics or outcomes.
Delivers work while measuring impact against goals. Tracks performance metrics and iterates based on data. Owns specific channels or areas end-to-end. Makes strategic choices about which learnings to pursue and applies filters to prioritize efforts.
Launches new strategies and projects from conception through completion. Validates approaches with data and testing before full execution. Ties all work directly back to team objectives. Scopes medium-to-large initiatives independently and drives them to measurable outcomes.
Defines and leads complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders. Communicates project rationale, approach, and status transparently throughout execution. Builds systems that enable team efficiency. Delivers results that directly influence marketing team strategy and goals.
Drives company-level initiatives that shift organizational trajectories. Breaks down multi-year challenges into actionable solutions. Delivers large-scale projects involving multiple teams with sustained business impact. Commits to specific outcomes publicly and consistently achieves them. Systematizes approaches for repeatable success.
Leadership & Influence
Shares progress updates on own work through team channels. Actively seeks information needed to complete tasks. Keeps current on relevant team conversations and documentation. Posts status updates when shipping work or completing milestones.
Provides timely feedback to peers and managers. Initiates and maintains communication threads for projects. Surfaces observations, bugs, and opportunities beyond own immediate work. Proactively updates others on project status throughout lifecycle.
Conducts knowledge-sharing sessions on specialized topics. Documents and shares learnings from major initiatives with outcomes tied to objectives. Communicates decisions using appropriate formats and timing. Transparently shares best practices across the team.
Provides mentorship and guidance in areas of expertise. Offers feedback on projects outside core area and solicits feedback on own work. Unblocks others by reallocating resources or identifying new approaches. Shares quarterly strategic updates and learnings.
Builds systems and identifies patterns that raise company-wide productivity. Represents the company externally through speaking and writing. Facilitates cross-team collaboration and helps others make independent decisions. Drives consensus on strategic direction and inspires team members.
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