Senior Brand & Communications Strategist

Noble Studios • Reno, NV

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About The Position

Noble is seeking an experienced Senior Brand & Communications Strategist to uncover the core of business challenges and turn research and insights into clear, compelling brand and communication strategies. The strategist works at the intersection of brand, creative, media, performance and technology, leading engagements from discovery and research through recommendations and creative briefing. Working closely with the VP of Strategy & Insights, the role calls for independence, curiosity, sound judgment and the ability to bring clarity to complex or ambiguous situations.

The strategist will develop trusted client relationships, guide research, create brand platforms and briefs, and support creative teams throughout development. They will also contribute to business development and help Noble and its clients continually improve. Noble describes its rallying cry as “Let’s Be Better Every Day,” emphasizing good intent, meaningful connections, ownership and empowering others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• At least 6 years of experience in brand, creative or communication strategy.
• A portfolio demonstrating strategic processes or frameworks, strategic outputs or authored creative briefs, and insights that drove final creative execution, including measurable outcomes where available.
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; sharp, smart and persuasive writing is non-negotiable.
• Ability to synthesize data, identify patterns, connect ideas and develop tailored approaches to complex client and business challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to earn the trust and respect of high-performing leaders inside and outside an agency.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience using AI tools and systems, with an informed perspective on AI use in marketing strategy.
• Experience with a broad range of research tools and methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to create clear, compelling, polished client-ready presentations and deliverables.
• Creative judgment and understanding of how strategy translates into distinctive, effective creative ideas and experiences.
• Collaborative spirit, with the confidence and initiative to work independently.
• Belief that great strategy serves great work, and that supporting creative, media and performance teams matters as much as serving clients.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in brand, creative or communication strategy within an advertising or integrated marketing agency is preferred.
• Experience in B2B, enterprise, technology or startup industries is of particular interest, but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead day-to-day strategy for assigned client engagements, from discovery and research through insight development, strategic recommendations and creative briefing, in collaboration with the VP of Strategy & Insights.
• Uncover bold creative ideas and frame strategic opportunities that inspire creative, media and performance teams.
• Lead client discovery to understand the business, audiences and competitive landscape, then present insights that unlock creative and commercial growth.
• Build trusted client relationships and serve as an indispensable strategic partner.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop compelling creative and strategic briefs.
• Bring forward strategies, ideas, processes and explorations that could improve Noble, its clients and its work.
• Partner with the business development team on RFP responses, new business proposals and client renewals, including in-person and remote pitches.
• Guide primary research initiatives, collaborating with research partners when appropriate.
• Conduct secondary brand, consumer and competitive research; lead stakeholder interviews and facilitate brand workshops; turn findings into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations.
• Lead the development of compelling brand platforms.
• Support the creative team throughout development with ongoing strategic perspective, input and guidance.
• Bring creative instincts and a point of view on what makes ideas distinctive, culturally relevant and effective.
• Bring energy, ideas, support and inspiration to collaborations to move Noble’s teams, clients and work forward.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior