Director - Creative Strategy; Memphis, TN

Join the team as Director – Creative Strategy in Memphis, TN e Children's Research Hospital – ALSAC. This role drives strategic creative direction for all campaigns that save children’s lives.

This is not just another strategy role—it’s an opportunity to influence how millions connect with one of the world’s most trusted nonprofit brands. You’ll lead a talented team, collaborate with award‑winning creatives, and set the tone for purpose‑driven storytelling that inspires action.

• Champion and evolve the creative strategy discipline across the organization.
• Translate brand objectives, audience insights, and cultural trends into powerful creative briefs that spark big ideas.
• Partner with senior creative leaders to maintain strategic integrity throughout the creative process.
• Lead and mentor a team of strategists, fostering growth, collaboration, and innovation.
• Set clear goals, establish workflows, and create feedback loops that drive excellence.
• Collaborate with Brand Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Audience Planning, Insights, and Creative teams to ensure alignment.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to campaign leads, guiding projects from concept through execution.
• Own the development of high‑impact creative briefs rooted in data, audience understanding, and brand purpose.
• Inspire creative teams with insights that lead to breakthrough ideas.
• Stay ahead of cultural, creative, and media trends to inform strategy.
• Advocate for new tools, approaches, and methodologies that elevate strategic thinking and creative output.

• 10–12 years of experience in creative strategy, brand strategy, or related roles within advertising, marketing, or nonprofit sectors.
• Proven success leading integrated campaigns across digital, social, video, and experiential platforms.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation abilities.
• Deep understanding of audience segmentation, consumer behavior, and cultural insights.
• Passion for purpose‑driven work and the mission of St. Jude.

• Background in advertising agencies, nonprofit, healthcare, or cause‑related marketing.
• Familiarity with in‑house creative team dynamics.
• Expertise in both brand and creative marketing strategy.

The following benefits apply to full‑time roles:

• Core Medical Coverage: low‑cost, low‑deductible medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with 7% employer contribution
• Exceptional paid time off
• Maternity / paternity leave
• Infertility treatment program
• Adoption assistance
• Education assistance
• Enterprise learning and development
• And more

ALSAC is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected status.

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