Senior Strategist Job at MATTE Projects (New York)

Job Description

MATTE is looking for a Senior Strategist to join its fast-growing Strategy department. The strategist will be responsible for interweaving a foundational understanding of brand strategy with a strong creative background that allows them to distill client briefs, develop fruitful territories, and work with MATTE’s creative team to bring them to life. The Strategist will be multi-tasking over a number of projects and ensuring that quality is never compromised. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with the Head of Strategy and stakeholders to scale our business. Our ideal candidate is a fast and flexible leader who is looking to grow with us. This role reports to the Head of Strategy at MATTE.

Job Responsibility

Develop ideas, strategies, initiatives, and associated presentation materials to address the brand goals of clients through creative strategies and solutions
Define, scope, and brief teams on all deliverables. Manage client expectations throughout the design process on deliverables
Manage Day-to-day pitch and proposal work in partnership with and with oversight from the broader Strategy team, building toward independent contribution
Communicate and build strong relationships with senior partners across top clients and their agencies to understand their business goals
Lead brand, content, and social strategy proposals across agency clients. Design, develop, and pitch fully integrated strategies and plans
Provide ongoing content strategy support related to content planning and initiatives such as strategic guidance to help frame content plan for clients and advise on the MATTE brand
Engage with clients to understand where they are in their innovation lifecycle and provide recommendations accordingly
Work cross-functionally with Matte teams through project lifecycle and provide feedback on campaign and project designs
Work closely with the New Business team to develop and implement long-term brand strategy and partnership strategy against client’s and Matte’s business objectives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help drive new scalable client solutions
Produce cohesive and intelligent plans to bring success to campaigns

Requirements

A minimum of 7+ years of work experience in a strategic role
Passion for creativity, advertising, culture and innovation
Strong understanding of both brand and social strategy
Strong storytelling, presentation and people skills
Strong ability to prioritize for self and others
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a great attention to detail
Willing to work hours as required by workload, sometimes including weekends, plus ability to travel as needed
A strong 'self-starter' mentality and sense of responsibility
A positive, upbeat attitude
Desire to contribute ideas to strategy team operations
Desire to do the best work of your career
In-Office Monday-Thursday, remote work day on Fridays

What we offer

Full Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401k with a 4% company contribution max match
Fully covered yearly Citibike membership wellness perk
Talkspace membership wellness perk
Competitive PTO package
End of Year Recharge paid time off
Sabbatical Program option after three years of employment with us
Parental Leave for all new parents

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