Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Monks
Job overview
The Senior Creative Strategist role at Monks focuses on leading creative strategy for digital acquisition channels, emphasizing visual platforms like Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn to drive client performance and agency best practices.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves briefing ad concepts based on performance and trends, leading client creative conversations, collaborating with production and media teams, conducting research, reporting on creative performance, and guiding creative testing and iteration.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $81,000 to $97,000 USD, full medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid HRA, generous PTO, 15 company holidays, 401k with company contribution, paid parental leave, work-life balance, career growth opportunities, and a diverse inclusive culture with employee resource groups.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 3-5+ years in a client-facing strategic role at a creative or performance marketing agency, experience with eComm and lead gen creative strategy, proficiency in Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and preferably YouTube and other platforms, strong copywriting and communication skills, and fluency in Facebook Business Manager and Google Ads.
Career development
Monks offers career growth in a disruptor space with entrepreneurial opportunities within its network, emphasizing professional development in a dynamic digital marketing environment.
Work environment and culture
Monks promotes a globally diverse and inclusive culture with active employee resource groups, a commitment to equity, inclusion, and sustainable growth, fostering a respectful and empowering work environment.
Company information
Monks is a global digital marketing and technology brand under S4Capital plc, known for innovation in marketing services, AI-driven solutions, and recognized by industry awards such as Adweek's AI Agency of the Year and Cannes Lions Top 10 Creative Companies.
Job location and travel
The position is remote within the United States, allowing flexible work from home arrangements.
Application process
Applications must be submitted through Monks' official website; candidates should be cautious of fraudulent postings and protect personal information during recruitment.
Unique job features
The role uniquely integrates strategy, creative, media, and data, working closely with multiple teams and focusing on cutting-edge UGC production and creative testing methodologies.
Company overview
Monks, also known as Media.Monks, is a global powerhouse specializing in content, data, media, and technology. The company is dedicated to disrupting the industry through digital innovation. Monks operates various subsidiaries, including Metric Theory, a performance digital marketing agency with offices in major cities like San Francisco, New York City, and Denver. The company generates revenue by offering a wide range of marketing and technology services designed to accelerate business growth. Monks is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, emphasizing continuous learning and professional development.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your hands-on experience with digital acquisition channels, especially Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn, highlighting your ability to lead client relationships and collaborate with production teams.
Focus on showcasing your expertise in performance creative, UGC production, creative testing, and your familiarity with Facebook Business Manager and Google Ads to align with the job's technical requirements.
Apply through multiple channels including Monks' official careers site at monks.com/careers and LinkedIn to maximize your application's visibility and ensure it reaches the right recruiters.
Connect on LinkedIn with current Monks employees in the Creative Strategy or Digital Strategy divisions; start conversations by complimenting recent Monks campaigns or asking about their experience working on UGC trends and creative testing.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'performance creative,' 'UGC production,' 'creative testing,' 'digital acquisition,' and the specific platforms mentioned like Meta, TikTok, and LinkedIn to pass initial automated screenings.
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