Junior Strategist

Diamond•Toronto, ON

About The Position

Who is Diamond? We’re a strategic, creative and client focused group of people working hand in hand to solve problems for some really great brands. We always look ahead – changing and evolving as the industry changes. We love problems above channels. Insights above fads. Ideas that drive tangible results for our clients. We are one of Canada’s largest independent agencies. It’s this fact that drives what makes us different from most other agencies. While we have enterprise-sized ambitions we’ve retained our start-up DNA, which is our tenacity; relentlessly focus on quality and client satisfaction. We’re always embracing change; from our clients, the industry and within the four walls of our operation. Some of the things we do: Advertising + Design + Insights + Strategy + Social Media + Branding + Web Content + Personalization + Experiential + Events + Activations + Promotions + Influencer Engagement + Data & Analytics + Video + Sponsorship + more. Learn more at: experiencediamond.com POSITION SUMMARY: Please note that this is a 12-month fixed-term contract position providing maternity leave coverage. We are looking for a driven, passionate, and creative individual to join the Strategy team at Diamond. Reporting to the VP, Strategy, you will work collaboratively to support the development of brand, creative, and communications strategy across a range of exciting clients. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, creative, and analytical thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll conduct competitive and trend analysis, uncover consumer insights, draft briefs, and support in brand strategy development. You’ll be the “go-to” to support the team throughout all parts of the creative process, working collaboratively from kick-off through to execution. You’ll work closely with the wider Strategy team, including: Digital, Social, and Influencer strategy. You’ll collaborate with Accounts and Creative to develop breakthrough creative in all channels. Most importantly, you’ll have a passion for building brands, connecting with consumers, and developing big creative ideas. You will report into the VP, Strategy and work closely with other senior members of the Strategy team.

Requirements

A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in advertising, marketing, strategy, experiential, digital, PR, media, or a related field
University or college graduate in business, marketing, social sciences, media, or a related field
Proven ability to conduct research and simplify complex concepts, ideas, and problems into clear insights and actionable recommendations
A deep understanding and passion for marketing, brand, and communications strategy
Strong organizational skills; must be able to independently manage time and priorities
Ability to work collaboratively and build high-trust relationships across client teams and all levels of the agency
Detail-oriented, accurate, and efficient
Creative and results-focused, with stellar communication, writing and presentation skills
Strong and enthusiastic presenter, with the ability to craft concise, compelling and impactful presentations
Motivated by a fast moving, collaborative work environment
Innovative thinker with a finger on the pulse of what’s new and trending

Nice To Haves

Advertising/Marketing/Experiential Agency experience is an asset

Responsibilities

Lead research and discovery for projects, briefs, and new business opportunities, including: Competitive reviews, trend and culture analysis, and consumer understanding
Synthesize research and data into clear and compelling insights, strategic recommendations, and brand/communications opportunities
Actively contribute to the strategic planning phase of creative projects by uncovering key consumer insights, providing a point of view on current category/market landscape, and identifying the challenge we are trying to solve
Develop creative briefs based on client and research inputs; provide strategic support throughout the creative development process
Support with communications planning and messaging frameworks for creative campaigns and platforms
Support the broader Strategy team with research, creative briefings, communications planning, and strategic POVs for clients
Actively contribute to internal and external ideation sessions to inspire fresh thinking and and breakthrough creative ideas
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a strong client service orientation; collaborate across all teams and levels of the agency