Senior Strategist

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.

About The Role

This role is vital in developing and executing our clients' effective brand and engagement strategies. You will work collaboratively with strategy team members, contributing your analytical and creative thinking to deliver insightful and impactful work. You are passionate about understanding consumer behavior and a commitment to developing strategically sound and creatively inspiring solutions. With a keen eye for creative excellence, you will play a key role in shaping the work that leaves our agency. You are proactive, collaborative, and eager to contribute to the agency's success.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Planning & Execution:

• Contribute to the development and execution of strategic plans for assigned clients.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and audience insights gathering.
• Develop clear and concise strategic presentations and recommendations.
• Assist in the development of brand positioning, messaging, and communication strategies.
  
  

Creative Collaboration:

• Collaborate with creative teams to ensure strategic alignment and inspire innovative campaign ideas.
• Participate in creative briefings and provide constructive feedback throughout the creative process.
• Champion creative solutions that effectively address client objectives and resonate with target audiences.
  
  

Research & Analysis:

• Conduct primary and secondary research utilizing a variety of qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Analyze data and insights to identify key trends, opportunities, and challenges.
• Develop insightful presentations that clearly articulate findings and recommendations.
  
  

Client Support:

• Support the Associate Strategy Director/Strategy Director in managing client relationships and communications.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations.
• Proactively identify opportunities to add value to client engagements.
  
  

Team Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with other strategy team members, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive team environment.
  
  

What You’ll Need

• At least 5 years of related experience or more
• Analytical skills to identify market trends, consumer behavior, etc.
• Able to create innovative ideas
• Able to adapt to changing market conditions
  
  

How We’ll Support You

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud; with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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