About this opportunity
UnitedMasters lists this Strategy Director opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are an award-winning independent creative solutions company that aspires to be the most culturally-influential company in the world. We help ambitious brands harness the power of culture to solve their biggest challenges. As a unique mix of experts in culture, technology, and storytelling, we are united by a passion to grow brands in ways that advertising alone can never do.
We are an entrepreneurial business – not a traditional “ad agency.” That means we value resourcefulness and tenacity just as much as we value creativity and intelligence. We’re unapologetically ambitious!
We are looking for aStrategy Director to join Translation! Please note that this role demands four days in office and one day remote.
What You’ll Do
Ensure the quality, clarity, and accuracy of audience, cultural, and brand insights
Identify the "real” problem of every business and brand challenge, quickly assessing and defining the “why” and “how” of every brief
Expertly guide brand positioning and inform messaging and channel strategy
Lead day-to-day client and project engagements across key accounts
Work closely with data strategists, context planners, account directors, and creatives to formulate and execute a vision for how we respond to every brand assignment
Build positive relationships internally and externally, inspiring work from common intent and shared desired outcomes
Oversee the output of junior team members to ensure it meets client goals and business objectives
Contribute to the intellectual capital of the company as it relates to the understanding and decoding of audience and cultural insights
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Clear and persuasive communication skills with a knack for storytelling
Self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced and self-directed environment
A deep pursuit and passion for something that informs your perspective on culture
Excellent quantitative and research skills and proven data interpretation capabilities
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Have a curious mind and a passion for understanding what drives consumers & culture
Minimum Qualifications
6+ years of relevant experience in a role focusing on strategy and brand development
A diverse background of strategic skills and disciplines (ie., consumer research, social strategy, comms planning)
Passion for insights, innovation, and growing client and agency relationships
Experience culling insights and designing consumer research studies
Preferred Qualifications
Proven ability to think creatively about insight discovery, development, and application
A vetted track record collaborating with cross-functional teams
Has led design and execution of quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies
Considerable grasp of the digital and social media ecosystem
Proven ability to uncover and translate insights from African American consumer culture into impactful brand, media, and creative strategies
About UnitedMasters
UnitedMasters Inc. represents the creative solutions company, Translation, and the leading software and services platform for independent creators, UnitedMasters. UnitedMasters enables ownership, exposure, and new paths for financial return for independent creators, while Translation helps brands leverage the power of contemporary culture to achieve transformational growth. Combined, UnitedMasters, Inc. is the world’s leading marketplace for cultural capital, connecting independent artists and brands to realize a future in which all creators own their future. Backed by Alphabet, Andreessen Horowitz, and Apple, UnitedMasters, Inc. is reimagining how brands and artists come together to tell their stories, build profitable growth, and push culture forward.
Salary Hiri ng Range: $140,000 -165,000
Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of many compensation, benefits and other reward opportunities we provide (e.g. bonus, stock options, 401(k) match, etc.)
Individual pay rate decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We expect the majority of the candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall healthily throughout the range based on these factors.
The range above is for the expectations as laid out in the job description, however we are often open to a wide variety of profiles, and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be communicated with you as a candidate.
The salary range above is for the NY/CA. As a company, we have a location based strategy, which means the salary range could be lower or higher than this if the role is hired in another location.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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