Creative Strategist (US-Remote)

New York, USA (Remote)

$65K/yr – $75K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive strategic creative direction for a growth-focused agency role that translates audience insight into executable ideas across paid media.

  • Must-have: 2+ years in creative/brand strategy or performance marketing.
  • Strong storytelling and presentation skills.
  • Standout: Collaboration with analytics, media, and creative teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Development & Storytelling
  • Develop creative strategies grounded in audience insight, cultural signals, and performance learnings.
  • Translate research, data, and platform knowledge into clear briefs and messaging frameworks.
  • Craft compelling narratives that guide creative ideation and align with business goals.
  • Present strategic thinking confidently to clients and internal teams.
  • Ensure ideas are both big-picture and executable within paid media channels.
  • Write clear, persuasive briefs and presentations that elevate creative direction.
  • Collaboration & Execution
  • Partner with Associate Creative Strategy Directors and fellow strategists to build and refine strategy.
  • Collaborate with Analytics, Media, and Creative teams to ensure strategy is grounded in proof and feasibility.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in creative strategy, brand strategy, content/comms strategy, or performance marketing.
  • Strong storytelling ability with excellent writing and presentation skills.
  • Confidence and presence when presenting strategy to clients and teams.
  • Understanding of how creative executes across paid media platforms (Google, Meta, TikTok, Snap, programmatic).
  • Ability to think conceptually while grounding ideas in execution realities.
  • Collaborative mindset and comfort working in partnership with senior strategists.
  • Experience writing strategy for B2C brands; tech experience is a plus.
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity and turning inputs into clear direction.

Preferred

  • A natural storyteller who brings energy and clarity to every room.
  • Strategic thinking that connects insight to actionable creative direction.
  • Strong creative instincts paired with performance awareness.
  • Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to keep improving craft.

Benefits

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