Strategist

$115,000 - $135,000/Yr

M&c Saatchi Group - Washington, DC

Full-time - Senior

Washington, DC

101-250 employees

About the position

The Strategist role at M&C Saatchi Group involves working within the World Services division, which collaborates with various sectors to address critical global issues such as national security, social justice, and conflict prevention. The position requires a strategic thinker who can leverage research and best practices in communications to develop effective solutions for government organizations and other clients. The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and a deep understanding of geopolitical contexts.

Responsibilities

• Use multiple sources of research and critical thinking to assist government organizations in achieving their objectives.
• Apply best practices in advertising and communications to develop solutions for client problem sets.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver measurable effects.
• Support the Strategy Lead/Director in developing communications objectives and frameworks.
• Work with the research team to develop evaluation frameworks and analyze findings to optimize strategies.
• Ensure creative products are strategically aligned and optimized for desired effects.
• Leverage relevant communications channels to drive desired effects.
• Maintain an understanding of strategic best practices and emerging technologies.
• Stay informed on current affairs and socio-political aspects of relevant geographies.
• Engage effectively with senior stakeholders to understand client requirements.

Requirements

• 5 years of demonstrated strategic/tactical/media communication experience within the last 10 years.
• Knowledge of multiple forms of research for strategy development and reporting.
• Understanding of communications principles from both commercial and development sectors.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Experience in developing communications strategies from first principles to implementation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Legal eligibility to work in the US.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the defense and international development sectors or similar fields.
• Relevant cross-disciplinary experience or collaboration with academia, behavioral scientists, or the tech industry.

Benefits

• 25 vacation days
• 401k matching
• Annual pay reviews
• Flexible working
• Work from home opportunities