Senior Strategist at John McNeil Studio | Berkeley, CA | $100K/yr – $135K/yr

John McNeil Studio

Senior Strategist

Berkeley, CA (Unknown)

$100K/yr – $135K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the strategic storytelling and brand direction for client work, translating business priorities into compelling communications while guiding cross‑discipline teams from insight to execution.

Strategy ownership: shape POVs and briefs that align marketing with business goals across industries.
Audience and channel thinking: translate market trends into actionable campaigns with clear storytelling.
Cross‑team leadership: collaborate with creative, web, PM and studio disciplines to deliver consistent impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead brand vision and business priorities with clients.
Develop robust strategic POVs for clients that solve business challenges through powerful communications.
Work with creative teams to provide strategic insight and analysis at all stages of a project.
Communications planning for clients to generate ideas and strategies that meet the clients’ marketing needs.
Collaborate with the different studio disciplines, from creative to web development to project management, to ensure that great work continues to be produced.

Requirements

5+ years agency experience
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills
Ability to identify strategic needs, lead all aspects of planning with sound business recommendations, and generate alignment with key business partners
Deep understanding of a wide range of industries, markets, brands, current trends and social movements
A strong grasp of marketing principles, ability to generate insights, write briefs, create presentations to articulate your POV, experience with media, plus persona and customer understanding
Self-starter with strong worth ethic: willing to work hard, collaborate with colleagues and look for ways to solve challenges
Great organizational and time management skills
Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Benefits

This is a full time position which offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, FSA and 401k+ match.

John McNeil Studio

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John McNeil Studio is a creative studio with a wide range of capabilities, including production, motion and image, technology, design and innovations to name a few. We help companies make the most of their communications through implementing our belief that everything is a chance to build a brand.We think. We collaborate. We make. We measure. All under one roof.Notable Awards Won:2018:Campaign US I&C Award IAA – BrilliAAnt Use of Data and AnalyticsBMA B2 Award – Social Media Program or Campaign2017:Silver Pentaward – Packaging, Other MarketsAmerican Web Design Award – Graphic Design2016: Silver ADDY Award, 2k at 15GDUSA Graphic Design Award – PackagingPrevious Awards:BtoB Magazine Awards – Best In ShowBtoB Magazine Awards – Best Integrated CampaignGraphis Advertising Annual 2012 – Gold AwardW3 Awards – Gold Awards in Visual Effects/Motion Graphics and Non-Profit Website

Founded in 2009

Berkeley, California, USA

59 employees (36 in marketing)

www.johnmcneilstudio.com

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