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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]

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PLACED: Copywriter, Lifestyle, Freelance, from anywhere USA ($3-5K/mth)

Seeking a freelance Copywriter who nails crafting fresh, smart, progressive and motivating e-commerce content. (Best in class example: http://uncrate.com/) You’ll primarily be writing about outdoor adventures, products and gear, so experience participating in outdoor adventures is a nice-to-have. However, you must have a history of creating captivating content for a lifestyle brand and a mastery of producing visuals and copy that engages, as you will be responsible for creating product descriptions for the brand’s website, copy for social media posts and editorial content for web.

This Copywriter will oversee all marketing content for outdoor adventure retailer Backcountry, bringing the brand to life in all marketing content produced. You’ll develop editorial content to attract new customers and help them discover new brands/products. Editorial content creation includes: fleshing out story ideas, directing photoshoots, curating imagery and products to feature, editing influencers or writing new copy to be on brand. You will work in partnership with internal and client teams and are responsible for the vision, quality, and consistency of all digital creative work for the Backcountry brand.

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

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PLACED: Brand Strategist, Social Media; NYC

This funky, award-winning digital agency brings together product design, brand communications and social content to help businesses thrive. We’re looking for sensational talent in the Social Media space to take on pivotal roles in their growing Social practice.  These guys are also a little weird, extremely collaborative, and sometimes communicate entirely in gifs with the strategy, design and technology teams.  We’re now looking to round out this unique team with the following position in NYC:

Social Media Strategist: Global lifestyle/tech/entertainment client, 3+ yrs, craft POVs for engagement, marry content creation to business goals, analytically strong with understanding of media landscape, live and breathe trends, craft magical decks, oversee community managers, lead ideation on social strategy, social listening.

Sounds great?  Shoot your resume/portfolio to [email protected]. Not for you?  Share your network and change someone’s life!

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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!

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