Creative Strategist

Working across the MKTG team you will take pride in weaving better storytelling around our ideas and selling them into our clients.
You relish the challenge of taking complex and sometimes disparate information and threading it together to create simple, impactful, and emotive work.
Put simply - you will help make our work better, from our strategic thinking to our creative ideation and ultimately through the presentation of our work.
Job Title:Creative Strategist
Job Description:
MKTG S+E EMEA - Creative Strategist
Why this job is for you…
We believe passionately in helping brands connect with people by harnessing the power of sports and entertainment through shared experiences.
We know that the way fans engage with their passions is an evolutionary process.
It changes fast - and brands in sports and entertainment can be left behind if they are not evolving.
At MKTG Sports + Entertainment we leverage deep fan insights, combine that with the strategic and creative input of our talented team members to create impact between properties, personalities, fans, and brands.
In short, we help brands move at the speed of fans.
Why MKTG Sports + Entertainment is the right place to do it.
We're a global sports and entertainment agency, part of the dentsu network, that believes those who do it best don't buy attention. They earn it through:
a deep understanding of consumer subcultures and communities
creating culturally relevant marketing platforms that consumers want to spend time with
building ideas born for brands but designed for fans.
We're built to deliver these three things across our departments - Sponsorship & Consulting, Insights & Analytics, Hospitality & Events and Content &Communications - to produce real business and brand value.
By joining MKTG, you'll become part of a team of disciplined but daring people that truly care for what we do and for each other.
What we're looking for
As our Creative Strategist, you will be at the very heart of our process - taking the objectives of our existing and prospective clients, applying your strategic and culturally-savvy approach to craft innovative and forward-thinking campaigns and activation work with our creative and production team.
Working across the MKTG team you will take pride in weaving better storytelling around our ideas and selling them into our clients.
You relish the challenge of taking complex and sometimes disparate information and threading it together to create simple, impactful, and emotive work.
Put simply - you will help make our work better, from our strategic thinking to our creative ideation and ultimately through the presentation of our work.
What you will be doing each day
You will collaborate closely with team members to ensure seamless campaign execution.
Key member of our new business response team, inputting in pitches and RFP response.
Craft compelling briefs and presentations that inspire and guide creative teams towards exceptional outcomes, which connect to our clients' objectives.
Focus on further developing existing client relationships by identifying areas where all disciplines within the business can be utilized.
Provide inspiration and ongoing thought leadership across the agency on creative strategy, best practices, culture, and trends.
Help develop and nurture the creative culture within the agency.
What you will have done so far
At least three years' experience in a creative or brand strategy role focused on taking complex and sometimes disparate information and threading it together to create simple, impactful, and emotive ideas.
Experience in synthesizing research data into themes, findings, and implications
Expertise in the social media landscape and key platforms. A driver of culture and strong desire to create bigger and better ideas.
Ability to manage long-term projects while being able to respond to real-time events and work under tight deadlines.
Ability to conceptualize, articulate, and package ideas that are clear and strategically sound.
A propensity towards working collaboratively, influencing key stakeholders, and managing relationships across the organization.
Proven ability to deliver persuasive and compelling presentations to senior brand clients.
What We Offer:
The opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects for top brands across sports and entertainment.
A collaborative and supportive work environment that fosters creativity and professional growth.
Competitive salary and benefits package including hybrid working, health insurance and extra days off for your wellbeing and your birthday.
The chance to be part of an award-winning team that helps brands move at the speed of fans.
We love smart, curious people from eclectic backgrounds who are genuinely interested in the latest trends that drive culture. Whilst we don't need a sports fanatic, understanding fan behaviour and mentality is important.
Location:London
Brand:Mktg Sports
Time Type:Full time
Contract Type:Permanent
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