Creative Strategy Director, Enterprise

Future Publishing•New York, NY

22h•$121,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Creative Strategy Director, you will lead the strategic development of custom integrated marketing proposals for some of the world's leading brands. You will partner closely with sales, creative, editorial, video, and production teams to build insight-driven, commercially compelling programs across Future's portfolio. You'll operate across a diverse range of categories—including beauty, wellness, retail, and fashion—bringing together audience insights, editorial authority, cultural trends, and client objectives to develop innovative cross-platform marketing solutions. Beyond responding to briefs, you'll help shape scalable franchises, go-to-market narratives, and commercial opportunities that drive growth for both advertisers and Future.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in integrated marketing, branded content strategy, media, advertising, or creative strategy
Experience developing strategic marketing programs across multiple consumer categories
Proven ability to craft compelling pre-sale proposals combining insights, strategy, and commercial thinking
Strong knowledge of digital, social, video, creator, experiential, and commerce marketing ecosystems
Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment
Team-oriented mindset with a track record of shaping strategic narratives for senior stakeholders
Familiarity with audience development, content monetization, and shaping recurring content formats
Excellent storytelling, presentation, and communication skills.
Experience developing social-first and video-first branded content.
Strong understanding of platform-native storytelling across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and emerging media.

Nice To Haves

Bring experience within commerce-driven categories and a strong understanding of how audiences shop, discover products, and engage with brands across platforms.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic development of custom client proposals and proactive opportunities across our portfolio of brands and verticals.
Own the pre-sale process from end to end, partnering with cross-functional leads to guide brainstorms, RFP development, deck creation, proposal refinement, and client pitches.
Translate audience insights and cultural trends into innovative, insight-based marketing solutions.
Build strategic commercial packages spanning video, social media, creator campaigns, newsletter, experiential activations, audio and emerging platforms.
Shape go-to-market narratives and tentpole opportunities to strengthen marketplace differentiation.
Develop integrated 360 opportunities with platform-native storytelling that seamlessly blends client objectives with editorial brand DNA.