We are champions of positive dissatisfaction.
Dissatisfied with the way it’s always been,
with handcuffs and limits and rules,
with insights that aren’t insightful,
and with creative that doesn’t make you feel.
We believe dissatisfaction is the mother of reinvention.
That’s why our mascot is the octopus.
It’s the only organism on the planet that routinely edits its own genetic material
to adapt, innovate, and thrive.
It outsmarts the competition by constantly changing.
It reinvents, repeats, reinvents, repeats.
And so do we.
In a world where the most innovative brands grow faster than the competition,
we are, pound for pound, the most effective agency in the world. Eleven years running.
MullenLowe: Always Be a Challenger.

Position Overview

As a Senior Strategist you will have exhibited the ability to effect positive change on the accounts you have worked on and across the agency. You will be expected to ‘own’ and lead complete projects on their assigned businesses. You will also be expected to be excellent presenters and have the ability to hold and manage a room. Lastly, you will begin to take on a more direct role as mentors for the younger people in the department.

Responsibilities

Craft compelling and inspiring creative briefs for both clients and creative.
Show the ability to work collaboratively, both internally and externally.
Must be able to strongly contribute to the strategic direction of the account they work on.
Champion both the strategic and creative work in internal and client settings.
Must be able to help push and guide the creative work - pushing for ideas-led, integrated solutions beyond the obvious.
Build out systems of work, responsible for the full funnel.
You will also be tasked with creating the strategic foundations of new business pitches
Ability to commission and execute research, including guiding what type of research is done and selling the proposal to clients.
While you aren’t expected to crack big brand ideas, being able to develop the seed of an idea and extend others ideas will be key.
Other duties as assigned*

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree required
Experience: Minimum 4-7 years of experience required; previous advertising agency experience preferred.
Software: Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) and Keynote.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills
Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, close attention to detail and strong presentation skills, including being quick on your feet and on paper.
The ability to pull together different disciplines to build strategies collaboratively.
To be seen as - and appreciated as - the day-to-day clients ‘go-to’.
Ability to find opportunities for strategy to go beyond the brief.
Has the experience and maturity to mentor younger people in the department.

The salary range for this position is below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience and qualifications.

Salary Range$1—$2 USD

The work is never perfect, so how could we ask that of our applicants? What we do seek out at MullenLowe are original thinkers with a thing for unconventional ideas that solve tomorrow’s big problems. Is that you? Check doubt at the door and apply for the roles that will excite and challenge you in new ways.

EEOC Statement:

At MullenLowe U.S., we believe openness is fundamental to creativity. We’re open to different approaches, perspectives, and ways of thinking that come from working with people from diverse cultures, ethnicities, and sexual orientations, and we don’t believe we can get to the best place creatively without them. We strongly encourage women; Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals; LGBTQ+ individuals; people with disabilities; people of all ages and religion; members of ethnic minorities; foreign-born residents; and veterans to apply.

We do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

You must be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this role.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Work is regularly performed in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: disabilityaccommodations@mullenlowe.com - please include your location in the subject line of your email (BOS, NY, LA, WNS)

MullenLowe is an EEO/AA M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.
MullenLowe participates in E-Verify.

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