Senior Connections Strategist - Media

Our client is an independent full-service agency, historically known for strategy and creative. Over the past year, they’ve been investing heavily in building out a modern media practice with the goal of offering fully integrated, end-to-end marketing solutions. This role is a key part of that build.

We’re looking for a Senior Connections Strategist to develop bold, insight-driven media strategies that connect brands with audiences in meaningful and unexpected ways. You’ll work at the intersection of media, culture, creativity, and data, partnering with clients, creative teams, and strategists to turn big ideas into impactful campaigns.

What You’ll Do

• Develop integrated media plans, channel strategies, and connections plans that drive measurable impact.
• Partner with creative teams to develop disruptive, culturally relevant campaigns that travel across platforms, communities, and audiences.
• Translate audience research, cultural trends, and media behaviors into clear, actionable insights.
• Build platform and media briefs that challenge conventional thinking and unlock innovative opportunities.
• Define success metrics and develop measurement frameworks that demonstrate the impact of media and creative.
• Collaborate closely with clients, internal teams, and media partners to bring strategies to life.
• Help elevate the broader strategy team through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and innovative thinking.

What You Bring

• 3-5 years of strategy or media experience, ideally within an advertising or creative agency.
• Strong expertise in paid media, media planning, and connections strategy.
• Deep understanding of the evolving media landscape, audience behaviors, and cultural trends.
• Experience with research tools, analytics platforms, and measurement frameworks.
• A curious, lateral thinker who can connect data, culture, and consumer insights to uncover opportunities others may miss.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to turn complex research into clear, compelling strategies.
• A self-starter mentality, strong attention to detail, and the confidence to bring a point of view to clients and teams.