Director - Creative Strategy (Memphis, TN)
About The Position
Join a mission that matters. At St. Jude, every campaign we create helps save lives. We're seeking a visionary and strategic leader to shape the future of our creative strategy discipline. As Director, Creative Strategy, you will define the strategic foundation for all creative campaigns, ensuring they resonate emotionally, align with brand goals, and advance the lifesaving mission of St. Jude. Why This Role Matters This is not just another strategy role-it's an opportunity to influence how millions connect with one of the world's most trusted nonprofit brands. You'll lead a talented team, collaborate with award-winning creatives, and set the tone for purpose-driven storytelling that inspires action.
Requirements
- 10-12 years of experience in creative strategy, brand strategy, or related roles within advertising, marketing, or nonprofit sectors.
- Proven success leading integrated campaigns across digital, social, video, and experiential platforms.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation abilities.
- Deep understanding of audience segmentation, consumer behavior, and cultural insights.
- Passion for purpose-driven work and the mission of St. Jude.
Nice To Haves
- Background in advertising agencies, nonprofit, healthcare, or cause-related marketing.
- Familiarity with in-house creative team dynamics.
- Expertise in both brand and creative marketing strategy.
Responsibilities
- Champion and evolve the creative strategy discipline across the organization.
- Translate brand objectives, audience insights, and cultural trends into powerful creative briefs that spark big ideas.
- Partner with senior creative leaders to maintain strategic integrity throughout the creative process.
- Lead and mentor a team of strategists, fostering growth, collaboration, and innovation.
- Set clear goals, establish workflows, and create feedback loops that drive excellence.
- Collaborate with Brand Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Audience Planning, Insights, and Creative teams to ensure alignment.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to campaign leads, guiding projects from concept through execution.
- Own the development of high-impact creative briefs rooted in data, audience understanding, and brand purpose.
- Inspire creative teams with insights that lead to breakthrough ideas.
- Stay ahead of cultural, creative, and media trends to inform strategy.
- Advocate for new tools, approaches, and methodologies that elevate strategic thinking and creative output.
Benefits
- Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)
- 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
- Exceptional Paid Time Off
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
- Infertility Treatment Program
- Adoption Assistance
- Education Assistance
- Enterprise Learning and Development
- And more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
