VP, Strategist

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Job Title: VP, Strategist
Location-Type: Remote (EST hours)
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: 1-Month Contract (40 hours/week)
Compensation Range : $80-100/hr on W2
Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship .

Job Description:

Seeking a VP-level Brand Strategist to support FY28 planning for major Client (food) brands by developing strategic and creative briefs, translating cultural insights into brand opportunities, and leading cross-functional collaboration across strategy, creative, and social teams.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic planning initiatives for major Client brands.
• Develop and write brand and creative strategy briefs for FY28 planning.
• Partner closely with Social Strategy teams to leverage cultural and social insights.
• Collaborate with Creative teams to identify and shape campaign territories.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and drive projects forward across large stakeholder groups.
• Build strategic frameworks that translate consumer behavior into actionable campaign ideas.
• Present strategic recommendations to internal leadership and client stakeholders.
• Balance multiple workstreams while adapting to shifting priorities and timelines.

Minimum Requirements:

• VP-level experience in Brand Strategy, Creative Strategy, or Communications Strategy.
• Experience at a large integrated agency (Edelman, Weber Shandwick, Burson, or similar).
• Proven experience writing strategic and creative briefs.
• Strong background in brand strategy and integrated campaign planning.
• Experience partnering closely with Social Strategy teams and utilizing cultural or social insights.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and build stakeholder consensus.
• Experience supporting retail or consumer-facing brands.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Culture Compass or similar cultural intelligence frameworks.
• Earned Creative / earned-first strategy experience.
• Experience supporting Fortune 500 retail or consumer packaged goods brands.
• Ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously.
• Previous experience supporting fast-paced retail marketing organizations.