Associate Communications Strategy Director

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Zulu Alpha Kilo Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

We were founded on the belief that the world needs more creativity. It's what drives all our decision-making. There is just so much ineffective, badly crafted work in the world that never gets noticed, has zero impact and is a waste of client budgets. We are here to change all that. When you truly embrace creativity as a competitive advantage, you will see it transform your world and your business. We've witnessed this over and over with our own clients. And, as a purpose-driven company, we also use our creativity to do good in the world by supporting causes we truly believe in.

With 180 staff in New York, Toronto, and Vancouver, Z.A.K. is a magnet for top global talent. Want to change your world as a marketer? Let's fight sameness together.

Zulu Alpha Kilo is looking for an Associate Communications Strategy Director to join our growing team. This team is focused on bridging the gap between creative and media to ensure our creative ideas are seen in the right context. This role will require strong digital and social expertise, integrated media thinking and a willingness to break the status quo.

O
verview:
The Associate Communications Strategy Director plays an important role within the planning team and the agency. Their role is to not only help direct and execute digital programs but also provide ongoing strategic counsel to other disciplines. They should play a visible role with client partners and act as the "connective tissue" across teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Owns comms. strategy deliverables
    including engagement frameworks, campaign rollouts, campaign ecosystems, channel strategies, and tactical briefs to map out how creative ideas come to life across platforms.
  • Be a strategic counselor
    to Brand Strategy and Creative teams, extending core ideas across multiple audience touchpoints, ensuring work is built for platforms (formats, placements, etc.) and business objectives.
  • Lead day-to-day client conversations,
    serving as a strategic advisor and thought partner.
  • Drive collaboration with IAT partners,
    especially media, to ensure a strong connection between message and medium.
  • Oversee the creative process
    and help to amplify ideas with cultural trends, platform thinking to provide appropriate recommendations or watchouts.

Qualifications:

  • 6-8+ years in communications/connection, digital or social strategy at a creative agency (or equivalent).
  • Proven track record partnering with creative teams from brief, to concept, and execution.
  • Successfully launched multiple integrated campaigns into the marketplace
  • Analytical thinker and problem solver with strong written and verbal communication skills; confident with senior clients and cross-discipline teams.
  • Able to juggle multiple work streams and stakeholders.
  • Mentored and supervised junior strategists.

Zulu Alpha Kilo is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. Zulu Alpha Kilo is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Zulu.

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