Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Endeavor.
Job overview
The Director, Strategy at Endeavor leads senior strategy efforts within the 160over90 agency, driving cultural insights and strategic guidance for brand clients in sports and entertainment partnerships.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading the strategy process from research to creative briefs, providing strategic counsel to clients, developing communication plans and activation frameworks, presenting strategic solutions, partnering with internal teams for alignment, supporting new business, and enhancing the agency's strategy integration.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $120,000 to $160,000 annually, with competitive benefits including health care, retirement plans, vacation, paid time off, and growth opportunities.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 6+ years of agency-based strategy experience, partnership marketing expertise, strong research and communication skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to work within a large organization; educational background is less emphasized than work experience.
Career development
The role offers opportunities to elevate strategy's profile within the agency and client accounts, work across a large network, and develop professionally through collaboration and leadership within Endeavor's network.
Work environment and culture
Endeavor values collaboration, diversity, inclusion, and an in-office working environment to foster relationships and talent development within a large, complex organization.
Company information
160over90 is a global marketing agency part of WME Group under Endeavor, working with major brands across various sectors and focusing on cultural connections and innovative marketing.
Team overview
The strategy team is growing within 160over90, focused on cultural insights and strategic leadership for key brand partnerships in sports and entertainment.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Los Angeles with an emphasis on in-office work to support collaboration and relationship building.
Unique job features
The role is distinguished by its focus on cultural currents, partnership marketing, and integration within a global agency network tied to sports, media, and entertainment sectors.
Company overview
Endeavor is a global entertainment, sports, and content company known for its diverse portfolio of brands and services. They generate revenue through talent representation, event management, media production, and licensing deals. Founded in 1995 as a talent agency, Endeavor has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions, including IMG and UFC, positioning itself as a leader in the entertainment and sports industries. Their innovative approach and expansive network make them a dynamic player in the global market.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your 6+ years of agency-based strategy experience, particularly highlighting your expertise in partnership marketing and your ability to develop breakthrough strategies that drive results across categories.
Showcase your skills in research methodologies, data translation into strategic insights, and your capacity to lead the strategy process from analysis to creative briefs, aligning with the job’s focus on cultural and consumer trend insights.
Apply through multiple channels including Endeavor’s corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility and ensure you don’t miss any openings for the Director, Strategy role or related positions.
Connect with current Endeavor strategy team members or leaders on LinkedIn to learn more about the agency culture and the role; consider ice breakers such as commenting on recent campaigns they’ve led or asking about how the strategy team integrates with creative and account teams.
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