Strategist – Brand Strategy

About the role

A full-time Strategist is sought in Istanbul to turn business problems into creative briefs and then prove that the work delivered value. The role covers research, positioning, campaign strategy and the creative brief for a portfolio of brands.

Key responsibilities

• Own the thinking on a portfolio of brands: research, positioning, campaign strategy and the creative brief.
• Find insights in data, culture, the shop and online comments, and write them so a creative team can use them.
• Sit with clients as their thinking partner, run workshops and frame the problem before anyone frames the answer.
• Set the measurement plan and write the case showing what the work changed, in numbers accepted by a CFO (Effie-grade).

Required profile

• 4+ years in strategy or planning at an agency or brand, with campaigns you can talk about end to end.
• Turkish and strong English.
• A piece of thinking you are proud of, with your application.

Required skills

• Clear writing and sharp presenting.
• Comfort with research and numbers.

What we offer

• Real problems on real brands and a creative department that wants a good brief.
• A historic office in Kuruçeşme.