Strategist

We are looking for a great Strategist! A successful candidate will have 5+ years of experience in an agency environment, developing brand strategies and creative briefs. Primary Responsibilities: Identify and articulate compelling insights from research provided by the team that inform plans, briefs, and proposals.Work with senior strategist and account team to develop, present, and sell-in brand strategy deliverables including audiences, values, positioning, key differentiators, architecture, and value proposition.Use dynamic and innovative thinking to develop creative strategies that integrate media and marketing tactics, incorporating research and creative elements to align with project goals and objectives.Lead creative brief development and inspire creative problem-solving.Facilitate strategic brainstorming sessions with the senior team and client partners.Work with agency creative directors to bring brand strategies to life, including messaging strategies and supporting concept development.Understand campaign measurement and how success will ultimately be evaluated, what those numbers mean, and how they relate to key business goals.Collaborate with creative, media, data, and account teams to expand a creative concept across relevant touch points for different audiences.Develop trusted strategic partnerships with key clients.Support the business development team and pitching new opportunities.Monitor & report on cultural, social, and behavioral trends and perceptions. Exhibits good interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with agency team members, clients, and partners.Is a proactive individual who will ask “why” questions and foster a working environment that promotes doing the best work possible.Works in a professional and positive manner as a team member, team/project leader, and agency representative.Is self-motivated, shows confidence and initiative in going beyond what is required in Primary Job Responsibilities.Conducts business with the utmost integrity and honesty, regardless of the ramifications.