Ayzenberg Group: Creative Strategist

WHO WE ARE: Fiercely independent.

Passionately creative.

Fueled by data.Ayzenberg Group, based in Pasadena, CA, is one of the largest, privately held advertising and media companies on the West Coast.

A culture of curiosity, we’re filled with player/coaches who care about the work from the top down, and team members with an entrepreneurial mindset.

We are an equal opportunity employer.” Okay, nice jargon, but what does that actually mean?” Good question.Basically, we believe we can do the best work possible, while still being kind and respectful to everyone involved.We strive to macro (not micro) manage and give all team members the support and freedom they need to thrive—both professionally and personally.In a nutshell, whether you’re a client or a team member, we want you to love it here.WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: Do you have a mind like a strategic steel trap?Are you able to dive deep into the collective unconscious of global consumers and reemerge with shining pearls of applied wisdom?Can you write a brief that ignites the hearts and minds of creatives?Are you tired of brand accounts that are blandly promotional, desperately reactive, or just doing a lame imitation of Ryan Reynolds?Good read on!Ayzenberg is looking for a Sr.

Creative Strategist ready to work with first-tier technology and gaming brands.

The ideal candidate has a passion for pop culture, knows their memes, and understands how to translate consumer insights and trends into actionable creative strategies in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.This position will report directly to the Director of Strategy and is designed to be a hybrid strategy + creative role.

Ideally you will be pitching creative ideas and collaborating with writers and artists as often as you will be crafting briefs and parsing data and trends.WHAT WE’LL (FOR SURE) BRING TO THE TABLE: A super competitive salary and amazing benefits and perks package, including full medical, dental, and visionA matching 401(k)Paid maternity/paternity leaveMonthly wellness benefits (to spend however you like on your own well-being!)Annual education credit (for anything from Masterclass, to LinkedIn certifications, to a cooking or tango class have fun with it!)Unlimited PTO and paid holidaysFully remote / WFH optionsA supportive, fun, and respectful team environmentWHAT YOU’LL (IDEALLY) BRING TO THE TABLE: 2 to 3 years working in social media (in-house or agency) on brands and organizations with an active social media presence.

Candidates with prior experience as community managers and social strategists are strongly preferred.Excellent presenter and facilitatorProven record of guiding creative teams from briefing, conception, and into productionKeen understanding of how to connect brand objectives to social KPIs, including hands-on experience with social analytics and reportingFamiliarity working with agency partners, including vendors and platform representativesExtensive knowledge of established and emerging social platformsUnderstanding of digital and social media best practices on a post level, and willingness to explore the notion that effective social should be evolving beyond just postingStrong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to fashion constructive feedback on creativeAbility to work well both independently and as part of a teamProven time management and organizational skillsExperience juggling multiple projects simultaneouslyBachelor’s degree preferred in related fieldSo, if you’ve read this far and have that butterflies in your stomach feeling, send us your resume, we’d love to hear from you.Job Type: Full-timePay: $85,000.00 $95,000.00 per yearBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceFlexible scheduleHealth insurancePaid time offParental leaveReferral programTuition reimbursementVision insuranceSchedule:Monday to FridaySupplemental Pay:Bonus payCOVID-19 considerations:The role is fully REMOTE, but should be able to work on PST time.Experience:Marketing: 2 years (Required)Social media marketing: 2 years (Required)Work Location: One location