Trade School · 9 hours ago
Strategy Director
Atlanta Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expTrade School is a creative agency that helps brands find their voice and create impactful work. As a Strategy Director, you will lead brand and communications strategy for key clients, connecting insights with creative ideas and collaborating with various teams to ensure strategy drives creative impact and business results.
AdvertisingMarketing
Responsibilities
Lead brand strategy and positioning efforts across 1–2 clients and categories
Define platforms and narratives that drive growth and inspire breakthrough creative
Develop frameworks that connect brand strategy to campaign, content, and communications planning
Author and present briefs that bridge insight, inspiration, and business goals
Translate brand platforms into actionable content and channel strategies
Build agency intelligence and thought leadership—internally and with clients
Lead research and cultural insight development using data, trends, and behavioral signals
Manage and mentor junior strategists, providing clear direction and room to grow
Build trusted client relationships, lead presentations, and contribute to new business efforts
Qualification
Required
6–10 years in brand, communications, or integrated strategy (agency experience preferred)
Trusted client partner who can guide senior conversations and new business pitches
Proven ability to connect insights to creative ideas that deliver business impact
Experience leading brand platform work and partnering with creative teams from briefing through execution
Strong understanding of media channels and messaging frameworks, tailoring for various audiences and personalization opportunities
Confident presenter and storyteller with strong writing skills
Hands-on experience using or innovating with AI and emerging technologies in strategic work
Collaborative, curious, and fluent in culture—always looking for what makes ideas last
Company
Trade School
Trade School is a production studio that accelerates the creation of effective digital and social content at scale.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sanders Hearne
Co-Founder and Head of Creative
Alex Bernstein
SVP, Head of Partnerships
Recent News
Advertising Age
2025-04-02
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