Creative Strategist Job California Missouri USA,Marketing / Advertising / PR

Conduct qualitative and quantitative research, including audience segmentation, competitive benchmarking, social listening, media audits, focus groups, and executive interviews
Distill complex datasets, market dynamics, and client briefs into strategic platforms, positioning frameworks, and creative briefs
Collaborate with creative directors, social strategists, copywriters, and PR strategists to translate insights into creative ideas and pitch concepts
Present research findings, strategic narratives, and campaign concepts to client stakeholders
Lead strategic sections of new business pitches
Track consumer behavior, emerging media channels, platform algorithms, and cultural shifts
Partner with account leaders, media strategists, and creative teams to uncover human insights for PR and integrated communications campaigns

Requirements

3–5+ years in strategic planning, brand strategy, or creative strategy within a PR, communications, or integrated advertising agency setting
Proven track record of designing research methodologies
Experience conducting audience interviews
Experience pulling insights from social listening and desk research tools
Superior ability to connect disparate data points into a cohesive, persuasive narrative
Clear understanding of how earned media, influencer landscapes, social platforms, and owned channels work together to build brand reputation and cultural momentum
Confident presentation skills
Strong writing skills
Experience facilitating workshops or strategic alignment sessions with clients

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning and brand strategy, with a strong ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research, synthesize insights, and present compelling narratives to clients. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop integrated communications campaigns that leverage audience insights and media dynamics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic Planning
Brand Strategy
Research Methodologies
Social Listening
Presentation Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

Qualitative Research
Quantitative Research
Audience Segmentation
Competitive Benchmarking
Data Analysis
Creative Brief Development
Market Dynamics Understanding
Insight Extraction
Workshop Facilitation
Narrative Development

Soft Skills

Collaboration
Communication
Writing Skills
Persuasion
Client Engagement

Industry Keywords

Public Relations
Integrated Advertising
Communications
Brand Reputation
Cultural Momentum

Tools & Technologies

Desk Research Tools
Social Listening Tools