Creative Strategist

Recently named ‘Adweek Creator Agency of the Year’, Whalar is a global, award-winning creator commerce company that works closely with today’s biggest brands, content creators, and world-leading social platforms to deliver innovative and creative content. We differentiate ourselves by our unique capabilities, including proprietary technology, brand partnership expertise, brilliant creator talent management, and dedicated Web3 innovation practice. 

We believe this is a rare chance to join a truly special team and help us shape the future of a highly respected, growth-oriented business committed to doing well by doing good.

As with any growth business, roles and responsibilities will evolve and here’s a rundown of expectations as they stand today:

• Break down & interrogate client asks/RFPs  in order to translate client asks/objectives, audience data, and cultural trends into meaningful insights, opportunities, and integrated creative programs for our clients
• Develop and write strategy for client briefs and projects, ultimately to provide creative inspiration and direction for creators to ensure the Creator programs/ deliverables are on-strategy and on-brand
• Conduct research: Meltwater social listening, Tubular audience values/interests/behaviors/shopping affinity, analyzing industry trends, synthesizing data reports, staying up to date on cultural and consumer trends to develop insights
• Support the generation of new business and revenue opportunities by working closely across different departments: Brand Partnership, Business Development, Creator services on strategic development
• Sell through strategic visions and programs to clients independently and/or with the guidance of Strategy Directors

• 4+ years of experience in developing and selling through digital and/or integrated marketing strategies and solutions 

• You have experience working with various consumer brands/verticals
• You have a natural appetite for research and are a culture nerd who is able to translate data and trends into actionable insights and weave together a compelling narrative 
• You can concept, write, build, and present original insights-based ideas clearly and concisely 
• You have a solid understanding of the social media advertising ecosystem and industry innovations (a fundamental understanding of marketing 101 or in-house experience client side is a bonus)
• You thrive in an environment where collaboration, flexibility and scrappiness are valued more than job titles
• You have outstanding interpersonal skills, a relentless work ethic, a spirit of collaboration and a ‘roll up your sleeves’ mentality with the flexibility to support any size project
• You are a curious and enthusiastic self-starter with a problem-solving mindset and a proactive, can-do attitude

Our people are our superpower. At Whalar, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are at the core of who we are. We are deeply committed to reflecting on the unique journeys, authentic voices, and perspectives of our people, our creators, and the communities they represent. Our hope is to impact accessibility beyond compliance and help break societal stigmas and stereotypes.  We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and enthusiasm for everything creator, we want to meet you and encourage you to apply.

Whalar is a remote-first working environment, providing our employees with the flexibility to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves. Whalar is located across 18 states in the US and six countries, including offices in London and Malaga, Spain. Whalar provides flexible benefits and collaborative work environments/experiences, empowering employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs.

• Company-wide yearly bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 25 days of PTO + Sick days + Winter break
• Retirement planning with employer match
• Monthly phone/internet reimbursement
• Professional development stipend
• Home office allowance 
• Fertility benefits
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Calm App Subscription
• Volunteer Days
• Identity theft protection & Legal assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Social Programs

Whalar provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, working conditions, compensation, and benefits.