Freelance Associate Strategy Director

Who We Are:We're a full-service creative shop born out of ATTN:'s mission to bring attention to the things that matter. We exist to build brands for the attention era. We accelerate growth for brands, putting them at the center of culture so they become the center of attention. We are a diverse group of entrepreneurial spirits, creative minds and makers and we're lucky enough to work with some of the world's most innovative brands and culturally connected brands.What You'll Do:The Associate Strategy Director is a senior strategic leader who helps shape and deliver modern, culturally fluent brand and campaign strategies. This role sits at the intersection of insight, creativity, and performance, partnering closely with Creative, Account Management, and Analytics to ensure our work is both culturally resonant and commercially effective.You will lead strategy across key accounts, mentor junior strategists, and play a hands-on role in turning data, culture and audience understanding into sharp strategic direction.Responsibilities:Lead strategic development across brand, campaign, and always-on social initiatives, ensuring ideas are grounded in audience insight and cultural relevancePartner closely with Creative and Account Management to shape briefs that inspire bold creative work and align to business objectivesOwn audience, cultural, and competitive research, translating insights into clear strategic POVs and platformsLead performance reporting and analysis, translating campaign results into clear insights and actionable strategic recommendations for clients and internal teamsGuide optimization and learning agendas, using performance signals to evolve work in real time and inform future strategyPresent strategy confidently to senior clients, building trust and acting as a thought partnerMentor and develop junior strategy talent, setting a high bar for rigor, curiosity, and clarityCollaborate cross-functionally to ensure strategy is integrated across paid, owned, earned, creator, and commerce touchpointsQualifications:8+ years of experience in strategy roles within creative agencies, brand teams, or social-first environmentsDeep understanding of social platforms, creators, and how culture moves onlineStrong ability to connect data and insight with creative instinctClear, compelling communicator with strong presentation skillsCompensation and Job Details:This is a temporary position based in Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY. The allotted budget for this role is $2,500-2,700 per week.Our Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity: