Creative Awards and Coms Strategist

At Saatchi we believe in creating ideas that can live anywhere. And we believe that when we work as a team, nothing is impossible. We strive to bring out the best in each other and in ourselves and expect applicants to understand the value of close collaboration. We also believe that creating transformational work requires initiative, an entrepreneurial spirit and a bold commitment to achieving measurable results and business success for the Clients we service.

At Saatchi we believe in creating ideas that can live anywhere. And we believe that when we work as a team, nothing is impossible. We strive to bring out the best in each other and in ourselves and expect applicants to understand the value of close collaboration. We also believe that creating transformational work requires initiative, an entrepreneurial spirit and a bold commitment to achieving measurable results and business success for the Clients we service.

At Saatchi & Saatchi, we believe in ideas that can live anywhere—and in the power of storytelling to elevate both our work and our reputation. The Creative Awards and Coms Strategist plays a critical role at the intersection of creative excellence and external visibility. This individual is responsible for leading the agency’s awards strategy and execution while driving thought leadership efforts that amplify Saatchi’s and our major client’s work and reputation in the marketplace.

This role requires a strategic storyteller, a highly organized operator, and a collaborative partner who can connect the dots between award-winning work and compelling narratives.

• Lead the development and execution of Saatchi and our major client’s awards strategy, identifying high-potential work and aligning submissions to improve win probability
• Analyze global and regional award trends, jury behavior, and category performance to inform entry strategy
• Manage the annual awards calendar, including deadlines, budgets, entry fees, and submission timelines
• Partner with creative, production, and account teams to shape award-winning narratives, case study videos, and written entries
• Edit and review all submissions for clarity, accuracy, and adherence to award show guidelines
• Oversee the end-to-end submission process, including approvals, entry logistics, RFE/PO creation, and payment processing
• Maintain a centralized database of awards performance, tracking success rates and informing future strategy
• Archive all final assets, credits, and award materials for use in PR, marketing, and new business efforts

• Act as a central connector across leadership, creative, production, account, and client PR teams to align on priorities and deliverables
• Provide strategic guidance on how to position creative work for both awards and earned media success
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing deadlines across awards cycles and content needs
• Lead budget tracking for awards, including events, and related expenses

• Oversee agency-owned channels, including social media (Linked In, Instagram, You Tube) and website content
• Develop and manage social content strategy to amplify work, wins, and agency culture
• Partner with account and creative teams to publish case studies and news updates on the agency website
• Ensure brand consistency and quality across all external-facing communications

• 6–8+ years of experience in an advertising or communications role within an agency environment
• Proven track record managing awards submissions
• Strong understanding of advertising awards landscape and what differentiates winning work
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the…