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Strategy Director

Brownstein Group
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026

Company Description



 



About Born and Raised



Recognized as an AdAge Small Agency
of the Year, an AdWeek Agency of the Year Finalist and an inductee in AdWeek's
Madison Avenue Walk of Fame, Born and Raised is the reimagined advertising
practice of Brownstein Group. Combining the experience of a legacy with the
hunger of a new generation, the agency delivers creative and strategy that help
brands break barriers and create work that can't be ignored. Born and Raised is
built on independent thinking and collective creativity — because it takes a
village to raise a great idea.



 



About Brownstein Group



Brownstein Group is an
independent agency network based in Philadelphia, comprised of Born and Raised,
Red Thread PR, Nucleus Digital and Poster Child. Founded at the height of the
Creative Revolution in 1964, we are one of the longest-running independent
agencies in the country, offering expertise across brand strategy, advertising,
public relations and digital services. We build unstoppable brands by helping
clients navigate the changing tides of culture and business with a focus on
Brand Longevity™, and have worked with a range of companies including IKEA USA,
Comcast Xfinity, TruGreen, AtlantiCare, The GIANT Company, Humana, Wawa and NJM
Insurance Group.



 



Ranked as an O'Dwyer's Top 100
National PR Agency and one of Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Best Places to Work
for Women, Brownstein Group is relentless in the pursuit of breakthrough ideas,
and dedicated to its clients and people.



 



Position Summary



Brownstein Group is seeking an experienced strategy director to work
across new and established client business and to help drive agency growth.
We're looking for a someone with a proven track record of uncovering fresh
human insights to anchor emotionally-compelling briefs – briefs that excite our
creative teams and inspire creative work that you can't ignore. Experience
working on integrated campaigns that include TV & digital video is a must.



The ideal candidate is a problem solver and leader who helps frame
opportunities on their respective accounts. They'll bring a perspective on
brands and consumers. commanding authority and respect based on the knowledge
and experience they bring to the table.



Core Responsibilities




  • Lead strategy development on several key agency
    accounts, partnering closely with our creative and account leads to
    steward these brands to success

  • Establish yourself as a trusted advisor to clients on
    all things about brand and communications and as a critical part of the
    client-facing leadership team from the agency.  

  • Guide informed decision-making
    through primary and secondary research, social listening, primary
    observation and competitive analysis

  • Serve as the “living brief” within
    the agency team, with a sharp understanding of consumer audiences and the
    role our clients' brands play in their lives

  • Provide thought leadership on our
    clients' businesses, categories and consumer targets and apply best
    practices to elevate the standards against which we measure success

  • Bring firepower to our new business
    development via compelling pitch strategies, emotionally-based
    storytelling and presentations

  • Be proactive about identifying
    growth opportunities for clients and the agency overall

  • Maintain the agency's core values and
    professional standards, bringing a positive contribution to our agency's
    culture



  •  



    Qualifications




  • 6-12 years of brand strategy
    experience at a creative agency

  • A demonstrated history of
    championing creative thinking and challenging the status quo

  • In-depth understanding of how to
    develop and apply primary research such as consumer insight surveys and
    creative concept testing

  • Skill in setting goals and
    executing measurement plans to assess the effectiveness of marketing
    campaigns and brand health

  • Collaborative workstyle, with a
    willingness to move seamlessly between leading the conversation and
    rolling up your sleeves to work alongside agency team members

  • Strong writing skills and detail
    orientation



  •  



    Special Sauce We're Looking For:



    ·       Desire to be part of a
    great team for incredible clients



    ·       Always be innovative,
    creative, and a brand champion



    ·       All-around positive
    person who thrives in a fast-paced environment



    ·      
    A “Can Do!” attitude—willing to roll up
    your sleeves and work with the entire Brownstein Group team



    ·       Insatiable
    curiosity about what drives consumer behavior



    ·       Obsessed
    with culture – current trends, and where culture is heading



    ·       The
    ability to peel back the layers and go deep – critical thinking at its finest



    ·       Creative
    writing and effective presentation skills with the ability to connect with the
    audience



    ·       Influential
    communication skills across the board



    ·       The
    ability to sell-in ideas and strategy to just about any room



    ·       Excellent
    organizational and project management skills



    ·       Team
    player and nurturer of healthy workplace culture



    ·       A
    self-starter who has an entrepreneurial spirit, endless career ambition, and is
    resourceful



    ·       A true
    believer in the power of brands and the role they play in our lives



    ·       A
    range of previous work and experiences that demonstrate bold, brave, and brilliant
    thinking and execution



    ·       Someone
    who loves marketing and advertising (REALLY loves it!)



     



    Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:




  • Ability
    to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time

  • Visual
    Acuity

  • Ability
    to use office equipment

  • Requires
    time in office buildings or outdoors



  •  



    Perks for your well-being



    Brownstein offers the following benefits so you
    remain unstoppable:



    ·      
    An opportunity to collaborate and create with some of the smartest,
    coolest, and most interesting people in the industry



    ·      
    A competitive salary



    ·      
    Health benefits



    ·      
    Wellness programs



    ·      
    401K program



    ·      
    Remote Working



    ·      
    Flex Days



    ·      
    Summer Hours



    ·      
    Unlimited PTO



     



    Brownstein Group is committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion and authenticity.



    The sum of our collective individual life experiences, uniqueness,
    knowledge, creativity, self-expression, and talent that our employees bring to
    their work represents not only a major part of our culture, but our work and
    Brownstein's success as well.



    Brownstein Group is an equal opportunity employer. When bringing people into our team,
    we welcome the unique perspectives they bring related to their experience,
    culture, education, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression,
    nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion,
    ableness, sexual orientation, and beliefs. We believe in the strength of our
    people and the power in diversity.



    We're always working on being more inclusive and there will always be
    more work to do, so please come and join us.

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