Sr. Creative Strategist

Company: hi5.agency
Location: Stratford
Posted on: January 10, 2022

Job Description:

A Senior Creative Strategist at hi5.agency is a key contributor to the strategic vision and creation of integrated campaigns. They are responsible for distilling research and analytics to bring creative briefs to life and inspire a team of creators to push the boundaries of innovation toward the award-winning standard that hi5.agency is known for.

Driven by a natural curiosity, they have a deep understanding of human behavior and an unparalleled creative spirit. This role reports to the Head of Strategy + DEI.

Responsibilities:
Develop strategy and content ensuring brand, character, and storylines are accurately represented
Lead inspiring ideation sessions to ensure they meet the hi5.agency standards of excellence
Collaborate with Producers, Creative, and Social Leads to ensure deliverables are presented on time and are aligned with client expectations
Present research and recommendations confidently to clients and to other vertical counterparts
Identify and speak to both core and broad fandoms
Distill information from RFPs & develop creative briefs that will unify and inspire agency verticals
Remain on top of current trends in the digital and social spheres, providing thought leadership for internal inspiration as well as client guidance
Act as a mentor to other strategists and junior team members
Continually look for ways to push the strategy department and hi5.agency forward, improving our work output as well as internal processes
Remain aware of DEI conversations in culture and identify how they might impact our work
Honor our commitment to maintain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment embracing different voices, experiences and perspectives
Participate in efforts to create opportunities for underrepresented groups and amplify their voices
Be kind and respectful endlessly
Turn up responsibly

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
4+ years in entertainment marketing, creative advertising or equal time on a creative team with proven success on global campaigns and building communities
Receives constructive criticism with ease and grace and implements change proactively
Ability to translate big ideas into actionable concepts that can "break through the clutter"
Strong presentation skills, with a background in public speaking, improv and/or presenting
Experience managing a 360-integrated campaign from brief to execution and beyond
Exceptional written communication skills with flawless spelling and grammar
Analytical skills and research background, with a deep understanding of Millennial & Gen Z demographics
Ability to excel in a fast paced and deadline-focused environment driven to produce world class results
In the possession of an ego-free personality that can work with a highly motivated team to get shit done
A current Netflix (or other streaming service), social media, and Google Products user
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Must be willing and eager to talk endlessly about podcasts, music and movies. Bonus points if that podcast is Dissect.

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