Creative Analyst

USA (Remote)

$60K/yr – $70K/yrMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead cross-channel creative strategy and testing for global campaigns, owning briefs and performance-based direction.

  • Own briefs and post-mortems to drive creative direction across platforms.
  • Must-have: 1–3 years in creative strategy, media buying, or account management at a digital shop.
  • Standout: Ability to lead client calls and cross-functional reviews with data-driven narratives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the development of project briefs that align with media strategy and campaign objectives, ensuring all specs are met per paid media platform
  • Manage a creative roadmap across geographies and audiences in close partnership with media and creative stakeholders
  • Analyze creative performance data to surface insights, identify trends, and inform strategic direction
  • Deliver clear, actionable post-mortems that evaluate creative test results and inform future creative direction
  • Act as a key point of contact for cross-functional teams, fostering alignment between media teams, project management, and creative design
  • Partner with Creative Strategists to produce audits, performance reviews, and creative presentations for clients
  • Facilitate creative feedback loops and maintain organized documentation of testing progress and performance
  • Grow to lead client calls and internal reviews, contributing strategic POVs and performance narratives
  • Collaborate with Project Management and Account teams to improve process efficiency and cross-team communication
  • Contribute to thought leadership initiatives (e.g., case studies, testing brainstorms, process improvements) that highlight creative impact

Requirements

  • 1–3 years of experience in creative strategy, media buying, or account management at a digital agency or in-house team
  • Proven ability to analyze performance data and translate it into actionable creative insights. You should be comfortable with large data sets, inclusive of pivot tables, vLOOKUPs, and more
  • Strong writing skills, with the ability to craft strategic briefs and clear performance recaps
  • Comfort presenting to clients and leading cross-functional discussions
  • Solid understanding of digital media channels (Meta, Google UAC, YouTube, Programmatic) and how creative drives performance
  • A creative mindset with a sharp eye for what makes ad creative resonate across platforms
  • High attention to detail, organization, and ability to juggle multiple projects at once under fast-moving timelines

Preferred

  • Experience working with creative production teams or managing creative development processes
  • Familiarity with creative testing methodologies and tools
  • Agency background with experience in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
  • Ability to advocate confidently for creative or strategic recommendations based on data
  • A passion for both the art and science of advertising

Benefits

  • Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401k plan, plus matching
  • PTO
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Parental Leave
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