Senior Strategist

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$85K/yr – $105K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive strategy and storytelling for an NYC-area agency team focusing on brand, digital, and culture, with emphasis on data-informed concepts and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Own the development of client-facing strategic narratives and concept work that guides creative execution.
  • Must-have: 4+ years of strategy experience at an agency.
  • Standout: NYC-based or relocation-ready with hybrid in-person collaboration.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Craft compelling narratives that inspire creative teams, influence client decisions, and spark work that earns attention and impact.
  • Discover unique insights by taking innovative approaches—leveraging AI tools and new technology to uncover opportunities and streamline your workflow.
  • Build strong relationships with clients and team members while deepening their knowledge of marketing
  • Partner closely with creatives, producers, and technologists to bring bold ideas to life—on time and on brief.
  • Work with data analysts to incorporate customer and campaign analytics
  • Forecast, report, and optimize data to inform concepts, ideas, and plans
  • Take initiative as a self-starter, contributing ideas proactively and collaborating humbly with diverse teams
  • Approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, valuing feedback and multiple perspectives to continually learn and grow

Requirements

  • Has extensive knowledge of and experience with digital, social and interactive environments
  • Has experience with campaign strategy, brand marketing, research mining and analysis (4C’s)
  • Takes out-of-the-box approaches to uncovering unique insights and isn’t afraid to leverage AI and emerging tech to work smarter and faster.
  • Enjoys collaborating with creative teams to execute strategies for clients
  • Has worked with specialized research practices in the past, such as ethnography, usability, etc.
  • Understands database and segmentation strategies
  • Thrives on being resourceful and resilient, tackling challenges with creativity and grit, adapting quickly when plans change, and turning limitations into opportunities
  • 4+ years’ strategy experience at an agency and/or working with developing insights, leading cultural trends, and driving big ideas for interactive platforms.
  • Confidence and clarity in storytelling—comfortable presenting work to both internal teams and clients.
  • Experience owning workstreams from brief to delivery, while partnering with other strategists to brainstorm, refine ideas, and ensure work is cohesive and insightful.
  • A proactive approach to solving problems, with the ability to ask thoughtful questions, present a clear POV, and support your work with data.
  • An open and inclusive mindset — you're curious and eager to learn from those with different personal and professional experiences.
  • A hunger to grow and evolve, paired with a collaborative spirit that lifts others and challenges the team to see brand and culture from fresh, inspired perspectives.
  • *Candidates must be in the NYC area or be willing to relocate before their start date. This position offers a hybrid work model, but regular in-person collaboration is expected.

Preferred

  • Previous experience working with pharma or in the health and wellness space.
  • A strong understanding of how to balance creativity with compliance, finding opportunities for culturally relevant and emotionally resonant storytelling in highly regulated spaces.