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The Washington Post · 1 day ago

Senior Creative Strategist

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$92K/yr - $153K/yr

5+ years exp

The Washington Post is on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America, and they are seeking a Senior Creative Strategist to help reinvent news. This role involves translating client challenges into insights-driven creative partnerships and crafting unique content strategies that captivate audiences and exceed client expectations.

Newspapers

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop high-value, cohesive and strategically-led client proposals incorporating original branded content ideas, live events, digital media and newsroom collaborations and sponsorships

Ideate and pitch custom content strategies that deliver solutions to client challenges

Manage the flow of collaboration among all stakeholders whose contributions are needed to deliver the most strategic pitches and proposals

Be responsible for building and finalizing materials in the proposal process, which could include one-sheeters, decks or other forms

Captivate agency and client audiences with dynamic presentations (in person and on video calls) of your solutions, sparking enthusiasm and inspiring action

Work with agility and flexibility across multiple client proposals and opportunities

Take initiative on proactive projects outside of daily tasks and proposal work, particularly on things that will benefit the team as a whole

Additional pre-sale support as needed

Qualification

Creative strategy developmentClient proposal writingPresentation skillsDigital media knowledgeRelationship buildingProject managementCompetitive driveSolutions-oriented mindsetMultitaskingVisual communicationTechnology proficiencyAudience insightsCollaborationDetail-orientedAdaptabilityOrganizational skillsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

5+ years developing go-to market creative strategies with brands, media agencies, and/or news publications

Possess a steady hand, competitive drive, and solutions-oriented mindset

Expert at building trust and relationships across the advertising sales organization and beyond

Highly organized with strong written, visual and verbal presentation skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and Dropbox, including PowerPoint and Google Slides

Capable of distilling considerable amounts of information into easy-to-grasp key points

Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

Company-paid pension and 401(k) match

Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave

Nine paid holidays and two personal days

20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent

Robust mental health resources

Backup care and caregiver concierge services

Gender affirming services

Pet insurance

Free Post digital subscription

Leadership and career development programs

Company

The Washington Post

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The Washington Post is an award-winning news leader whose mission is to connect, inform, and enlighten local, national and global readers with trustworthy reporting, in-depth analysis and engaging opinions.

Founded in 1877

Washington, DC, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.washingtonpost.com/

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