Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Saatchi and our major client’s awards strategy, identifying high-potential work and aligning submissions to maximize 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, deadline-driven environment
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across teams and senior stakeholders
• Strong business acumen, sound judgment, and commitment to excellence

Benefits

• Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.