Senior Manager, Creative Strategy

Business Insider•New York, NY

21h•$100,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Business Insider is seeking a Senior Manager, Creative Strategy to join a fast-paced, collaborative team responsible for developing strategic advertising campaigns that connect brands to our influential audience. Business Insider is for people who are driven, optimistic and always looking forward. Our mission is to inspire action through thought-provoking stories. We tell our audience what they want and need to know to improve their lives and the world with storytelling that is accessible, smart, sometimes unexpected, and always helpful. Our team members embody and uphold Business Insider’s three core values: we are all one team, we are effective, and we get better every day. You’ll lead brainstorms, craft campaign narratives, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to build ideas that inspire brands and move the business forward. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker with strategic rigor, an understanding of how ad products and storytelling formats come to life, and a knack for translating complexity into clarity. The Senior Manager reports to the VP, Creative Strategy & Studios and sits within the Global Marketing and Studios department. This position is based in our New York City HQ, with an in-office presence of at least two days per week.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in marketing, advertising, or brand strategy — ideally within a publisher or high-growth media environment.
Exceptional storytelling ability — translating data, insights, and ideas into compelling narratives that resonate with both clients and audiences.
Strong writing and presentation skills, with a track record of producing high-quality creative materials.
A strategic and creative mindset, equally comfortable discussing brand goals, audience behavior, and business results.
Understanding of how ad products and creative storytelling intersect, with curiosity about emerging formats and innovation.
Proficiency in visual storytelling tools (slide design, mockups, data visualization).
A collaborative, proactive approach — able to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-moving environment.
High attention to detail, organization, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

Partner with Sales, agencies, and clients in collaborative brainstorms to clarify objectives and shape creative strategies that meet advertiser goals.
Create persuasive proposals and presentations that bring together storytelling, data, and insights to deliver results.
Work with Planning, Insights, and Strategy teams to build integrated campaigns that balance creativity and performance.
Use audience insights, category trends, and campaign learnings to recommend proactive, cross-platform content and partnership opportunities.
Collaborate with Product, Video, and Ad Innovation teams to help translate new formats and features into sellable creative ideas.
Support Sales in presenting campaign concepts and strategies, communicating ideas confidently to senior stakeholders.
Partner with Insights and Client Success teams to review campaign performance and apply learnings to future recommendations.
Maintain sales enablement materials, case studies, and editorial packages that help drive proactive selling and business growth.
Internally merchandise standout work and case studies to showcase success, share learnings, and inspire best practices across teams.