Senior Strategist/Associate Creative Strategy Director

SALARY: $100-120k Placement within the range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years of experience, relevant qualifications, skills, local market and budgetary considerations. LOCATION: New York (Hybrid) Who are we? Influencer is a global creator marketing agency on a mission to shape the future of marketing by humanizing brands. By placing creators at the center, the agency delivers creator-first solutions across creative, media, and commerce that connect brands with audiences through insight-driven creator campaigns built to stop the scroll and drive measurable impact. Founded in 2015 by YouTuber-turned-entrepreneur Caspar Lee and entrepreneur Ben Jeffries, Influencer is the world’s largest independent creator marketing agency - powered by a unique ecosystem of proprietary technology, platform partnerships, and longstanding talent relationships. As an Official Global Marketing Partner of TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Snap, Meta, and Twitch, Influencer delivers bespoke, enterprise-level solutions powered by Waves, its AI-driven operating system. From concept to conversion, the agency blends human instinct with platform intelligence to drive measurable outcomes across the full funnel - from brand perception to performance and sales. With 200+ team members speaking 30 languages across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, Influencer has delivered 6,000+ campaigns for leading brands including Spotify, SharkNinja, Google, Nike, Disney, and Coca-Cola. Job title Senior Strategist/Associate Creative Strategy Director Reporting of the role VP, Strategy, Media and Production Overview of the job We are seeking a Senior Strategist or Associate Director of Creative Strategy, title and level commensurate with experience and fit, focusing on evergreen client initiatives and direct client relationships within the travel category. This role is responsible for delivering best-in-class creative work informed by deep category insight, consumer trends, and social-first storytelling — while also leading pre-sale RFP strategy across a diverse range of industries and verticals. The ideal candidate is a seasoned strategist with experience in a client-facing leadership role, taking full ownership of account needs with greater autonomy. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, seamlessly blending strategic vision with creative execution to deliver standout campaigns and always-on content that keep travel brands top-of-mind year-round. As the day-to-day lead for travel clients, you'll work directly with clients to translate business goals into bold, influencer-led ideas that resonate culturally and drive measurable impact. You'll also bring that same strategic rigor to pre-sale RFP responses, crafting compelling narratives and concepts for prospective clients across verticals. 3 best things about the job Be the go-to creative partner for major travel brands, shaping their evergreen influencer strategy while also driving new business through cross-industry RFP work. Autonomy to partner directly with client teams, building trusted relationships that foster long-term impact. Blend strategic insight, trendspotting, and creative thinking to deliver ideas that inspire wanderlust, drive bookings, and win new business. Measures of success - in the first few months, you will have: Developed a full understanding of Influencer's capabilities, offerings, and how they apply to travel brands and beyond. Led evergreen content planning for key travel accounts, from ideation to presentation, in collaboration with client marketing teams. Delivered creator strategies and concepts that resonate with both aspirational travelers and destination-specific audiences. Built strong working relationships with both internal teams and client stakeholders, becoming a trusted extension of their marketing departments. Contributed to and led pre-sale RFPs spanning multiple industries, demonstrating versatility and strategic range. Ro