Creative Strategist
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Marketing / Advertising / PR
Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Creative Advertising / Marketing, Market Research
Strategist
Company description Arc is the leading creative engine within Publicis's group of commerce agencies. In an era of unprecedented change, where shopping happens anywhere and everywhere, we believe that brands not present at the moment of desire will be resisted. Which is why everything we do is in service of creating Irresistible Commerce — breakthrough creative solutions fueled by data-driven insights.
It's a proven approach that's earned us recognition as WARC's #1 Specialty Retail Agency, along with accolades from Adweek, ANA Reggie Awards, and Effies. And we do it all in an irresistible culture that's put Arc on the AdAge Best Places to Work list.
Overview As a Strategist your main job is to support the day-to-day strategic function of the team while actively mastering key skills of the craft. This position is all about being proactive, inquisitive, eager to contribute, and taking ownership of tasks and assignments. You'll be expected to take the lead on some projects and play a supporting role on others. As a member of the team, you will also have more opportunities to contribute to the voice of the team via category relevant thought-leadership (trends and POVs).
Responsibilities Understanding and engaging in primary research Explore your planning style:
Including working with different Planners and learning how they work and gather insights Build an understanding and engage in secondary research, understanding Google analytics, Social Listening, and other types of secondary source data to be used for insight generation and strategic POVs Learn the basics of Shopper Marketing and think through the needs of both shopper and retailer
Qualifications 2-3 Years advertising experience Good research foundation Analytical mind and ability to organize information in an easy-to-understand format Experience in retail/shopper and/or interest in retail/shopper marketing. Good brief writing skills and ability to inspire creative Proficient at presenting ideas and selling work to clients
Additional information The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:
Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance Tuition Assistance Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more Matching Gifts programs Flexible working arrangements 'Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility) Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.
We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits. You will also be eligible to participate in the Publicis 401(k) Plan after you complete 1,000 work hours in a consecutive 12-month period.
Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local…
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