Day One Agency - AdAge’s #4 on the A-List - is hiring!

We are seeking a VP to join our Creative Strategy & Insights team to help shape stories across a variety of clients. As a VP, Creative Strategy & Insights, you’ll help lead clients, lead teams and inspire creatives. You can put yourself in the shoes of other people—going beyond insights to make ideas human, impactful, and unexpected. You’ll be part of a team of writers, strategists, and other mixed background creatives, pushing the work as we build the agency for the next ten years.

Our company culture is at the core of everything we do. It defines our vibe. It’s what makes every day, Day One. We offer a highly collaborative environment where smart and passionate people come together to solve some of creative communications challenges. It’s no secret; we work hard — but only on the things we love. From the day this agency was created, we vowed to only work on projects that fire us up. And that’s not changing any day soon. We emphasize and value our relationships– after all, we’re powered by them. Our colleagues, clients, and partners are the most important part of our business.

This position is full-time, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is only available in Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

Harness insights with new and varied channels to create opportunities for brands to connect with culture and make a consumer impact.
Partner with leads across the agency to integrate storytelling into all of our initiatives
Drive both long-term and short-term strategic brand planning for large scale global brands.
Write and hone creative briefs
Synthesize information and provide clarity
Provide oversight on content strategy, design, creative and execution alongside production, communications and digital strategy leads
Present and sell ideas with confidence internally and externally
Support our team’s and our clients’ approach to creative executions
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level strategists
Bring fresh thinking and collaborative spirit to team when developing work

Requirements

8+ years of experience in creative strategy, strategic planning, or similar
Experience turning consumer insights into integrated strategies
Experience successfully using stories to cultivate conversation
Deep understanding of the social landscape
Energetic and collaborative with a great work ethic
Thrive in a diverse environment and contribute to the overall culture of Day One
Multi-task and prioritize workload with quick turnarounds
Experience taking projects from concept to design
Excellent problem-solving skills
Experience presenting concepts, working closely with clients, and applying creative solutions to strategic business problems
Experience iterating and evolving concepts with constructive feedback
Fluent in the digital and social story formats of today, with innate curiosity for the ones to come tomorrow
Bachelor’s degree

Compensation + Benefits

We value all of our employees and are happy to provide comprehensive benefits to help support them holistically in the best way we can. We offer all our employees:

Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
Summer Fridays
401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
Paid Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
Company Credit Card
Uber /Lyft Business Account
New Business Referral Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus

The Company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base compensation range for this role is $140,000-$160,000 and this position is eligible for benefits that include medical insurance (health, dental, and vision), retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, new business and employee referral bonuses, etc. Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for New York City based hires only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Pay Transparency Law. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as candidates' relevant work experience, skills, qualifications, and location.

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