Agency:
GS&P
Job Function:
Communications and PR
Job Subfunction:
Communications
Job Description:
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST
Lead the development of communication strategies and help teams see new possibilities for how ideas can come to life. A Senior Communication Strategist moves comfortably across channels, consumer behavior, creative ideas, and business objectives - turning complexity into a compelling communications story and giving teams clear direction on what to do next.
What are the key responsibilities?
• Lead development of communications strategies, architectures, and integrated campaign plans.
• Translate business, brand, audience, cultural, and media insights into clear strategic opportunities.
• Develop compelling insights and strategic narratives that inspire creative and media thinking.
• Recommend the right mix of channels, platforms, partnerships, and experiences based on the role each can play in the idea.
• Bring creative media thinking into the process - identifying unexpected ways an idea can live, engage, and spread.
• Partner closely with creative teams to strengthen ideas.
• Work with media agencies and partners to ensure media recommendations support the strategic and creative ambition.
• Lead key workstreams and presentations with clients and internal teams.
• Navigate cross-functional teams, resolve ambiguity, and provide clear direction to more junior strategists.
• Review and improve the strategic work of junior team members.
• Teach communications strategy fundamentals across the department and agency.
• Stay ahead of changes in media behavior, platforms, culture, technology, and measurement.
What qualities are we looking for?
• A strong strategic thinker who turns information into insight and insight into action.
• A persuasive storyteller who can create clarity from complexity.
• Broadly media fluent and curious about channels beyond their traditional use.
• Comfortable expressing and defending a point of view.
• Collaborative, emotionally intelligent, and able to navigate different disciplines and personalities.
• Proactive, highly organized, and able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Generous with knowledge and interested in developing others.
What skills and experience should you already possess?
• Approximately 4-7 years of relevant experience in communications planning, media strategy, integrated strategy, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge across a diverse range of media channels and consumer touchpoints.
• Demonstrated ability to develop communication strategies independently.
• Experience identifying insights and building strategic narratives.
• Strong presentation and client-facing skills.
• Ability to guide junior team members and direct their work.
• Cross-discipline experience (Creative, Brand, Media, Analytics, and Account).
Salary Range: $105,000 - $135,000
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