Strategist

We're looking for a Strategist to join our New York based team and play a key role in shaping how some of the world's leading organizations communicate, engage, and build trust with their most important audiences. Combining audience insight, data, and digital strategy, you'll turn complex challenges into clear, impactful solutions that deliver measurable business results. Why Join IDX? Not Just Any Brands: See your work come to life for iconic brands like lululemon, Lowe's, AT&T. Collaborative Spirit: Work alongside passionate innovators who share your thirst for progress. Continuous Learning: Grow your skills with ongoing training, mentorship, and the freedom to experiment. Fast Paced & Fun: Thrive in a dynamic environment where big ideas and bold action collide. Cutting-Edge Technology: Play with the latest analytics tools, use AR to build immersive digital events, and explore the future of brand storytelling! 20 days PTO, plus 10 public holidays and 2 floating days (so much to celebrate!) Hybrid working (Tue/Wed/Thu in office), plus flexibility for when life happens Dog friendly office, plus competitive rates on pet insurance for your furry friends An extensive menu of health care options and providers incl. medical, dental and vision; available on your first day! Mental Health support including company Employee Assistance Program Flexible parental leave Paid community volunteer days (incl. school plays and trips) Variety of competitive insurance policies incl. short/long term disability and legal 401k retirement plan with company match Employee perk program giving access to a wide variety of online discounts Culture Committee focused on regular social, educational and community based activities The Role Working alongside creative, content, data and development specialists, you'll uncover the real problems behind the brief, build compelling strategic solutions, and guide clients with confidence from discovery through to delivery. If you're a naturally curious strategist who thrives on turning insight into action, enjoys challenging assumptions, and wants to influence - this is for you! What You'll Be Doing Lead strategy on assigned accounts - discovery, audience work, messaging architecture, measurement. Run research across the board, from audiences, sector and macro tends through desk research and data analysis through to stakeholder interviews to build delivery directives. Build measurement frameworks and reporting structures the client can defend at the board level. Own the strategy, the brief, project overview and, together with the account leads, the client relationship. Evaluate creative, content and reporting outputs to challenge and provide perspectives for better work. Lead pitch work alongside account and strategy leaders. Contribute to IDX's wider thinking; POVs, internal sessions, frameworks the team can reuse. About You 3–5 years in strategy - agency, consultancy, in-house, or a credible mix. Track record of leading strategy on multi-stream projects from kick-off to delivery. Strong on audience work, messaging, and measurement. You can write a brief that survives contact with creative. Confident with clients at senior levels. You've presented work the client didn’t expect, and made the case for it. Comfortable with GA4, GTM, Looker Studio, GWI, and Brandwatch at user level. Comfortable with Claude generally and embedded across workflows. Strong opinions with flex. You change your mind when the data says you should. How We Work We're "we", not "us versus them" - internally, with our clients, and with our partners. We have full, frank, fierce conversations, with sensitivity and robustness in equal measure. We assume nothing unless it's a hypothesis we can prove or disprove. We compromise where it makes the work better and dig in where it doesn't. We hire for trajectory as much as track record. If the job stretches you, that's the point. About Us IDX isn't your average communications company. With over 20 years industry experience and a portfolio of prominent global clients, our award-winning communication solutions are seen by billions every month across a global audience. We seek The Bold. Shatter expectations, push boundaries – that's the fuel that ignites our powerhouse team. Collaboration is our superpower, where we bring expertise and individuality to elevate and deliver. Rising Stars with boundless hunger, this is your launchpad. Seasoned pros who want to define their Legacy in the industry, this is your home. An Inclusive Workplace IDX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We aim to foster an environment that desires and recruits diverse talent, cultivates a culture that celebrates all identities, life experiences, perspectives, and ensures equal opportunity for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr