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PLACED: Freelance Account Supervisor, Remote, $1.5-2K/wk

This strategic consultancy is a fast growing disruptive marketing services model that enables clients to harness the best, most diverse, creative and strategic talent in a way that is both affordable and timely. The firm harnesses the world’s best thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems. They are growing incredibly fast due to their success with a number of clients including Pepsico, Beam Suntory, EY, Unilever, and Target, among many others. To continue their success, they’re looking for two talented freelance Account Supervisors who can ensure they can continue to deliver an excellent product to their clients.

This is a value based company. At the heart of their culture are four key values:

Care – We are a business that believes that care is core to creating the ideal conditions for us to feel valued and nurtured.
Curiosity – We are a business that believes in curiosity, and the desire to keep learning is key to asking better questions and discovering better problems to solve.
Courage – We are a business that believes having courage inspires others to go further and take risks and to dare to view the world from a different perspective.
Clarity – We are a business that believes a complex world needs more clarity.

The Role

The focus of this role is to support the client service team and help effectively deliver brand strategy, creative, design, experience planning and innovation projects. We are looking for people who have a can-do attitude. People who sweat the details, excel at managing teams and processes and enjoy client management. The company has a strong team culture. They laugh with each other, support each other, and strive to enjoy everything they do. This job will work east coast hours but will be done remotely (your soon to be colleagues are all NY/NJ-based).

Key Responsibilities

Successful Project Delivery

The company has a very specific and codified process for ensuring successful delivery, which includes a significant emphasis on Problem Definition. You will be partnering with a client service lead and a strategist on every project. Your mission is to be the conductor of our strategic and creative process, keeping all of the trains running on time. You’ll be part of the team that diagnoses the client problem, builds the brief, curates the strategic and creative deck presentations and presents back to the clients.

Client management

They are fortunate to have excellent clients and strong relationships with all of their clients (seriously). A big part of that is pro-actively managing clients, being transparent about all steps and moving at speed to solve their biggest problems. You’ll be a key member of the team that manages the communications between the firm and their clients.

To Be Determined

While the company is no longer a start-up, this job requires someone with an entrepreneurial mindset, able to adapt quickly to take on the unknown. If you’re someone who likes new challenges and a wide range of responsibilities, this is the job for you.

Sounds great?! Please shoot a resume to [email protected]. Not for you? Please share with your network and get someone working!

November 23, 2020/25 Comments/by Hunter Gilmore

Research, Strategy

PLACED: Research Director, ~$150K, NYC

Ready to join a new breed of qualitative research company?

Global insight and strategic branding group is seeking to add an inspirational Research Director to their nimble and entrepreneurial team. These folks believe research should be creative, rigorous, and flexible.

The Research Director will have various responsibilities including client management and drafting proposals, to workshops and creation of documentaries, reporting, new business pitches, invoicing, strategic initiatives, conducting various modes of research (ethnographies, shop-alongs, in-depth interviews, moderation of focus groups, etc.), development of junior staff, operations/P&L. An important aspect of this role will also be helping to develop and secure new business either through existing or forged relationships. Present projects touch on myriad categories such as CPG, spirits, technology, retail, hospitality, lifestyle, etc. Enjoyment is key; please love what you do.

YOU are a talented senior researcher, planner or strategist with an involved, passionate, connected, collaborative spirit. You are smart, ambitious, exciting, a strategic thinker up for the challenge of growth. You’ll need to be able to win business from and work with some of the most cutting edge clients that are out there. You’ll want to work on some of the most exciting projects in research and brand development with some of the most experienced practitioners. Experienced in tackling strategic, high profile briefs and projects, you’ll be happy working in a creative, informal but intellectually demanding environment.

Further, a forward-thinking qualitative researcher with 10+ years experience (planning, brand consulting and/or research), involved in all stages of the research process, from designing and setting up projects and conducting fieldwork, through to analysis, report writing/storytelling and presenting findings. You must have experience leading projects and being the main client point of contact. You should relish the idea of working in a small growing team that offers progression through achievement and attitude rather than moving up a static career ladder. You will be fully supported by a well developed project management team, back office support team, film team and a very ambitious group of qualitative researchers and brand consultants who delight in getting on planes to go to places to solve client problems. Please be human, creative and full of energy; resourcefulness, flexibility, individual passions, and confidence mixed with quirkiness are highly valued.

Sounds great?! Shoot your portfolio to [email protected].

Not for you? Please share with your network and get someone working!

June 5, 2018/21 Comments/by Hunter Gilmore

Research, Strategy

PLACED: Research Director (Qual), $120-150K, NYC

Ready to join a new breed of qualitative research company?

Global insight and strategic branding group is seeking to add an inspirational Research Director to their nimble and entrepreneurial team. These folks believe research should be creative, rigorous, and flexible.

The Research Director will have various responsibilities including client management and drafting proposals, to workshops and creation of documentaries, reporting, new business pitches, invoicing, strategic initiatives, conducting various modes of research (ethnographies, shop-alongs, in-depth interviews, moderation of focus groups, etc.), development of junior staff, operations/P&L. An important aspect of this role will also be helping to develop and secure new business either through existing or forged relationships. Present projects touch on myriad categories such as CPG, technology, retail, hospitality, lifestyle, etc. Enjoyment is key; please love what you do.

YOU are a talented senior researcher, planner or strategist with an involved, passionate, connected, collaborative spirit. You are smart, ambitious, exciting, a strategic thinker up for the challenge of growth. You’ll need to be able to win business from and work with some of the most cutting edge clients that are out there. You’ll want to work on some of the most exciting projects in research and brand development with some of the most experienced practitioners. Experienced in tackling strategic, high profile briefs and projects, you’ll be happy working in a creative, informal but intellectually demanding environment.

Further, a forward-thinking qualitative researcher with 7+ years experience (planning, brand consulting and/or research), involved in all stages of the research process, from designing and setting up projects and conducting fieldwork, through to analysis, report writing/storytelling and presenting findings. You must have experience leading projects and being the main client point of contact. You should relish the idea of working in a small growing team that offers progression through achievement and attitude rather than moving up a static career ladder. Please be human, creative and full of energy; resourcefulness, flexibility, individual passions, and confidence mixed with quirkiness are highly valued.

You will be fully supported by a well developed project management team, back office support team, film team and a very ambitious group of qualitative researchers and brand consultants who delight in getting on planes to go to places to solve client problems. Compensation will be competitive based on the skills and experience of the candidate and will include healthcare, 4 weeks vacation as standard, participation in the company bonus scheme and of course invitations to our various outings, shindigs and away days.

If this is you, send us your resume and a presentation showing that you are as smart as f*ck and never boring and why we would be mad not to have you on the team. Email: [email protected]

March 12, 2016/by Hunter Gilmore

Strategy

PLACED: Senior Account Planner, $110K, NYC

Are you a creative problem-solver who can think big, is a student of culture and are passionate about ideas? Come join the agency that creates innovative cultural movements for exceptional brands.

Seeking an inquisitive and self-aware Senior Account Planner with the experience and stature to lead accounts/projects independently, yet knows when to ask for help. With initiative and confidence, you can demonstrate a proficiency with myriad research methodologies and are adept at procuring, analyzing and distilling primary & secondary research, through to developing brand strategy recommendations grounded in human insights, guiding project trajectories and realizing the full potential of each client engagement. Collaborative in spirit, you’ll work closely with agency’s Design, Account and Leadership teams to deliver creative excellence, engaging clients and consumers through compelling brand strategy insights. Awash in pop culture and emerging trends, you have an ever-expanding knowledge-base and remain current on key subject matter and industry areas. Agency clients are diverse and require a quick mind and eagerness to understand their categories and businesses. A proven track record of excellence in writing and presenting will put you ahead of the pack.

And please… be collaborative and welcoming; people need to feel they can ask for your help and actively involve you in discussions with clients and amongst the team. You are quick thinking and smart, able to debate complex issues with clients at length and under pressure. To that end, you likely have a natural authority and can clearly and brilliantly express complex ideas simply. However, you need to act in an ‘open’ way, responding openly to client questions, seeking information from other parties and sharing the knowledge you have. Your ‘can do’ spirit is infectious and attractive to both colleagues and clients. Experience working with financial brands is a plus; 5-7 years of agency strategic planning experience required.

Sounds great? Please shoot your resume/portfolio to [email protected]. Not for you? Share with your network and get someone working!

March 11, 2016/by Hunter Gilmore

Account Management

PLACED: Senior Account Executive (or AE), $55-60K, NYC

Get ready to roll up your sleeves; mighty creative is born in this boutique NYC ad agency.

Being an AE at this shop is nothing like being an AE at a mega-agency. You can start making an impact from Day One! Seeking a super enthusiastic go-getter to pitch in on a variety of accounts – CPG, hospitality, alcohol, airline, etc. Your previous experience should be well-rounded, as creative work spans traditional and digital mediums, including social media. The ideal candidate will have a 2-3 year agency foundation coupled with a boutique agency “can do” spirit. Please be collaborative, entrepreneurial, and comfortable working on nimble and fast-paced teams. This is a work hard/play hard agency with a family-style feel.

Sounds great? Please shoot your resume to [email protected]. Not for you? Feel free to share with your network.

January 1, 2016/by Hunter Gilmore

Copy, Creative, Freelance

PLACED: Freelance Copywriter, mid-level, NYC

This highly creative experiential marketing agency leverages human connection to impact people in smart, meaningful ways. To do that well, they need both bright brains and big brawn. Independently owned, award-winning agency comprised of creative trailblazers, with multiple US offices, is searching for a highly imaginative and inspiring freelance Copywriter to generate big ideas. What sets these guys apart? Creating awesome experiences for people and brands combining strategic thinking and creative vision with impeccable design and flawless execution.

Reporting to the Creative Director, this collaborative Copywriter will be responsible for supporting the creative process from ideation to development. This person should have the ability to understand the “big picture” and offer macro-level creative solutions to current and prospective clients. Strong experience in brand marketing, sponsorship activation, and client relations is desired. Candidates must demonstrate proven leadership and be passionate about delivering and executing innovative ideas and experiences.

With an ability to deliver strong concepts for both physical and digital experiences, you’ll work with a cross-disciplinary team to develop and execute creative ideas for client objectives using a wide arsenal of tools from live events, sponsorships, partnerships, traditional media, social media, technology, and more. Driving brainstorming sessions and creating supporting presentation materials is old hat for you, so working with new business teams to respond to RFPs is a breeze. Further, the ideal candidate will have direct experience in brand marketing and a solid understanding of the experiential marketing and sponsorship landscape. Be incessantly curious about the world, culture, and trends that affect the business, and have the ability to think creatively about a variety of challenges and challenge the way the agency thinks. Please possess a great sense of humor and a positive attitude about stuff that is sometimes not that sweet.  4+ years of creative experience in an agency environment required.

Shoot resume/portfolio to [email protected]. Not for you? Share with your network and get someone working!

September 21, 2015/1 Comment/by Hunter Gilmore

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