Creative Awards and Coms Strategist

El Segundo, CA (On-site)

$81K/yr – $124K/yrMid Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own the awards strategy for Saatchi and a major client, guiding submission planning, narrative development, and cross‑functional collaboration to maximize win probability and earned‑media impact.

  • Define entry strategy and win potential across global and regional awards
  • Oversee end-to-end submission process and asset management
  • Coordinate across creative, production, account, and PR teams to amplify wins

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of Saatchi and our major client’s awards strategy, identifying high-potential work and aligning submissions to improve win probability
  • Analyze global and regional award trends, jury behavior, and category performance to inform entry strategy
  • Manage the annual awards calendar, including deadlines, budgets, entry fees, and submission timelines
  • Partner with creative, production, and account teams to shape award-winning narratives, case study videos, and written entries
  • Edit and review all submissions for clarity, accuracy, and adherence to award show guidelines
  • Oversee the end-to-end submission process, including approvals, entry logistics, RFE/PO creation, and payment processing
  • Maintain a centralized database of awards performance, tracking success rates and informing future strategy
  • Archive all final assets, credits, and award materials for use in PR, marketing, and new business efforts
  • Act as a central connector across leadership, creative, production, account, and client PR teams to align on priorities and deliverables
  • Provide strategic guidance on how to position creative work for both awards and earned media success

Requirements

  • 6–8+ years of experience in an advertising or communications role within an agency environment
  • Proven track record managing awards submissions
  • Strong understanding of advertising awards landscape and what differentiates winning work
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into compelling narratives
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and project management capabilities
  • Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
  • Collaborative mentality with the ability to influence across teams and senior collaborators
  • Strong eye for business, sound judgment, and commitment to excellence

Benefits

  • medical coverage
  • dental
  • vision
  • disability
  • 401K
  • parential and family care leave
  • family forming assistance
  • tuition reimbursement
  • flexible time off
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El Segundo, California, USA

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$81K/yr – $124K/yr

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Creative Awards and Coms Strategist

Saatchi US · El Segundo, CA · On-site