Trade School

Strategy Director

Trade School

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Atlanta • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead brand strategy and positioning efforts across 1–2 clients and categories.
  • Define platforms and narratives that drive growth and inspire breakthrough creative.
  • Develop frameworks that connect brand strategy to campaign, content, and communications planning.
  • Author and present briefs that bridge insight, inspiration, and business goals.
  • Translate brand platforms into actionable content and channel strategies.
  • Build agency intelligence and thought leadership—internally and with clients.
  • Lead research and cultural insight development using data, trends, and behavioral signals.
  • Manage and mentor junior strategists, providing clear direction and room to grow.
  • Build trusted client relationships, lead presentations, and contribute to new business efforts.

Requirements

  • 6–10 years in brand, communications, or integrated strategy (agency experience preferred)
  • Trusted client partner who can guide senior conversations and new business pitches
  • Proven ability to connect insights to creative ideas that deliver business impact
  • Experience leading brand platform work and partnering with creative teams from briefing through execution
  • Strong understanding of media channels and messaging frameworks, tailoring for various audiences and personalization opportunities
  • Confident presenter and storyteller with strong writing skills
  • Hands-on experience using or innovating with AI and emerging technologies in strategic work
  • Collaborative, curious, and fluent in culture—always looking for what makes ideas last.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
brand strategycommunications planningcontent strategycampaign developmentdata analysisinsight developmentmedia channelsmessaging frameworksAI technologiesemerging technologies
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringclient relationship managementpresentation skillsstorytellingwriting skillscollaborationcuriositycultural fluencycreative thinking