Sr. Strategist

We develop innovative and strategic campaigns, in traditional, digital, and experiential ways, and are fortunate to work for great cause-oriented organizations that strive to do good in the world. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree (Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Anthropology, or equivalent) • 5+ years of experience working in strategy, account planning, human-centered design, or research • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Exceptional presentation skills and proven ability to deliver insights and strategic recommendations to clients and stakeholders • Demonstrated experience in developing strategic plans, creating briefs that inspire creative teams, and successfully managing multi-channel campaigns • Analytical and creative mindset, adept at problem-solving and translating consumer insights into actionable strategies • Digitally fluent and curious, with awareness of emerging technologies • Eager to learn and take on a wide variety challenges (nothing is too big or small) • Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment and support where needed • Proven leadership capabilities, including mentoring junior team members, fostering collaboration, and promoting a positive team culture • Passion for purpose-driven work and a genuine interest in clients whose missions prioritize social good, behavior change, or public benefit Nice-to-Have Qualifications • Experience overseeing and engaging in primary qualitative and quantitative research, including focus groups and UX testing, with the ability to turn data into compelling brand narratives and strategies • Strong understanding of digital, social, and traditional marketing channels, and the ability to think across paid, earned, and owned media • Strongly proficient in Microsoft Office, syndicated research tools, and data gathering and analysis software (e.g., Tableau, Excel, Qualtrics) • Familiarity with generative AI tools for tasks like ideation, research synthesis, and brief development • Self-starter, eager to share new ideas and thoughts • Comfortable receiving and applying feedback • Innate curiosity to understand human behavior • Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work both independently and in a team environment • Creative problem solver who is resourceful, proactive, collaborative, and self-motivated Role Responsibilities • Lead strategic direction for multiple client accounts, ensuring alignment with brand goals and consumer insights • Analyze and interpret large volumes of data to find actionable insights and meaningful trends • Measure and optimize campaign performance, leveraging insights to improve future efforts and maintain KPIs • Use research findings to uncover audience behaviors, brand metrics, and industry shifts • Develop and present creative briefs that inspire innovative campaigns and guide cross-functional teams • Use storytelling to bring actionable category and audience insights to life • Support the Research and Strategy team in day-to-day tasks • Collaborate with other departments (Creative, Media, Account Management, Analytics, UX, etc.) Boncom is a fantastic place to work, with aggressive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, a progressive culture, an awesome work environment, great clients, and a chance to make a difference in the world through the causes we promote.