Senior Associate, Content

## Senior Associate, Content Apply:
New York:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R1132362
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* Job Description:

** Who Are We?

Carat Content was invented to help brands reach and deepen their connections with consumers in a world where the points of connection, engagement and transaction are converging around content. With a specialty in combining the art of storytelling with media science and research, our goal is to deliver meaningful and relevant branded content solutions that deepen consumer identification and brand loyalty.

By sitting within the Dentsu Aegis Network and partnering with the Carat Media Strategy, Planning, Investment and Insights teams, Carat Content maximizes, and leverages brand spending and communications media led content with publishers or creators through the lens of a content-first strategy.  Position Summary  Carat Content is looking for a Senior Associate to provide a key supporting role in the development of audience-first, insight-led storytelling opportunities in support of the broader team and key marketplace vendors across category and brand initiatives.  

The Senior Associate will partner closely with senior team members on all content-related projects, including developing and executing content strategies, cultivating new content opportunities, and managing innovative entertainment partnerships. The role will provide day-to-day support in fostering and growing relationships with clients, agency partners, and external vendors to drive the vision and business forward.  This position is integral in providing creative, strategic, and organizational support to ongoing brand entertainment and content initiatives, helping drive innovation and expansion across the business.  

They should embody:  Strong organizational skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Ability to manage a diverse project loadA creative problem-solver with strong oral and written communication skillsA creative/strategic thinker with the ability to generate and build on ideas

Key Areas of Responsibility Support and collaborate with team members to help serve category and client content needs

Supports in regular communication of key information and reporting to client team and stakeholders as directed by senior managers

Provides market reporting and analysis across competitors, consumer and culture

Helps with gathering data for insight interpretation and provides input into consideration sets Helps distribute RFPs to partners and coordinates responses, communicates progress and participates in idea sessions

Works with team to provide input into content recommendations and assist with client facing materials and project manage activation

Assists more senior team members with upkeep of key status documents

Supports NDA Compliance Collaborates internally and with media partners to ensure key team initiatives and marketplace discovery are upkept in a timely, organized fashion

Assists curating Carat Content newsletter and distributing to broader P&G team  

Required Qualifications & Skills 2-3 years of professional experience in branded content, advertising or a related field

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while being timeline and deadline oriented

Ability to communicate information effectively and confidently in both verbal and written formats

Shows entrepreneurial spirit and is team-oriented

Negotiation and conflict management skills

Ability to show flexibility and a curious, creative/quick thinker

Candidate must employ the highest levels of professionalism and articulation

Software/Program Proficiency:
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, all Social media platforms
** This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days per week in the office. Candidates must reside in New York City.
** The annual salary range…