Creative Strategist
About The Position
Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is a leading global communications agency built to navigate the complexities of a hyper-connected world. We represent the icons and innovators shaping culture—from global heritage corporations and high-growth tech startups to the non-profits, creative legends, and visionary founders who define the global discourse. Our expertise spans the full cultural spectrum. We operate at the intersection of entertainment, social impact, corporate reputation, and consumer lifestyle, executing seamlessly across traditional media, social-first outlets, brand partnerships, and influencer ecosystems. Whether we are navigating complex crisis management, elevating advocacy campaigns, or launching global consumer brands, we are storytellers at our core. You may notice our digital presence is purposefully understated. While our clients are global household names, we believe the best work happens when the spotlight stays firmly on those we represent. We fly under the radar by design - preferring to let our campaigns, and our results, speak for themselves. If you're driven, intentional, and ready to do good, we're ready for you! We are looking for a Creative Strategist who bridges the gap between deep research and breakthrough storytelling. In this role, you will move beyond high-level trend spotting to conduct, synthesize, and translate rigorous research into clear strategic frameworks and creative briefs. You will partner with account leaders, media strategists, and creative teams to uncover human insights that anchor compelling PR and integrated communications campaigns.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years in strategic planning, brand strategy, or creative strategy within a PR, communications, or integrated advertising agency setting.
- Proven track record of designing research methodologies, conducting audience interviews, and pulling insights from social listening and desk research tools.
- Superior ability to connect disparate data points into a cohesive, persuasive narrative.
- Clear understanding of how earned media, influencer landscapes, social platforms, and owned channels work together to build brand reputation and cultural momentum.
- Confident presenter with strong writing skills and experience facilitating workshops or strategic alignment sessions with clients.
Responsibilities
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative research—including audience segmentation, competitive benchmarking, social listening, media audits, focus groups, and executive interviews—to uncover non-obvious cultural and market insights.
- Distill complex datasets, market dynamics, and client briefs into clear, narrative-driven strategic platforms, positioning frameworks, and actionable creative briefs.
- Work alongside creative directors, social strategists, copywriters, and PR strategists to translate insights into big creative ideas and pitch concepts.
- Present research findings, strategic narratives, and campaign concepts to client stakeholders and lead strategic sections of new business pitches.
- Stay ahead of consumer behavior, emerging media channels, platform algorithms, and cultural shifts to ensure client strategies remain fresh and relevant.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) with matching
- annual merit-based bonuses
- PTO
- fertility
- FSA for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses
- flexible work schedule
- Work from Anywhere program
- Summer Fridays
- Wellness Days
- a 4-week sabbatical or trip to celebrate select anniversaries
- collaborative workspaces
- rooftops (in some offices)
- celebrations
- networking opportunities
- community volunteering
- opportunities to listen, learn and act throughout the year (Juneteenth, Election Day, International Women’s Day, etc.)
- mentor to guide them on their path to success
- training and mentoring
- tools for you to learn and grow
- training throughout the year on topics for professional growth as well as personal growth
- teaching workshops that are structured for each level of the company
- monthly Meet the Industry series where industry thought leaders provide valuable insider info on how to work with them and their colleagues
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
