Creative Strategist, Story

Day One • Los Angeles, CA

438d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Day One Agency is seeking a mid-level Creative Strategist, Story who is passionate about storytelling and audience connection across various mediums. The role involves collaborating with creative and production teams to develop engaging campaigns, conducting research on consumer insights, and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative culture and contribute to the agency's mission of creating impactful narratives that resonate with audiences.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience working in a creative, content, or strategy role within an agency setting or similar.
• Proven experience creating and executing social media campaigns, with a focus on emerging platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft engaging content across multiple platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly within a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Gen Z culture, trends, and social media behaviors.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas to both internal teams and clients.
• A proactive mindset, capable of multitasking and managing a variety of projects with short deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with consumer brands or in a creative agency.
• Interest or experience in sports marketing or partnerships is a plus.
• Knowledge of digital tools for content creation and strategy (e.g., Adobe Suite, Figma, or similar tools).

Responsibilities

• Help ideate and develop big ideas that will drive earned media to reactive social content.
• Collaborate with creative, strategy, and production teams to develop campaigns that are both engaging and aligned with client goals.
• Develop content ideas, from social posts to larger campaign concepts, and present them to internal teams and clients.
• Assist in building creative decks that simplify big ideas into compelling visuals and storytelling for earned media campaigns.
• Conduct research on consumer insights, trends, and cultural moments to inform strategy and creative output.
• Contribute to the development of brand strategy, identifying the key stories and messaging that will resonate with target audiences.
• Work across a range of formats, including copywriting for posts, taglines, and integrated campaigns, bringing a fresh and creative perspective to every project.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects with quick turnarounds, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Receive and incorporate feedback to improve creative concepts while keeping the overall strategy in mind.

Benefits

• Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Summer Fridays
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Company Credit Card
• Uber Business Account
• New Business Referral Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree