Lead Creative Strategist

murmuration

. Lead development of bold, original concepts for political, advocacy, and issue-based campaigns .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $175,377 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates exceptional creative capabilities in developing and producing compelling advertising and campaign content, with a strong focus on digital strategies across various platforms. Proven ability to manage creator and influencer campaigns while connecting creative decisions to strategic campaign objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Creative Concept DevelopmentDigital Advertising ProductionCampaign ManagementInfluencer Program ManagementPerformance-Based Creative Optimization

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Hard Skills

Advertising CopywritingScriptwritingCreative Brief DevelopmentDigital Strategy DevelopmentCreative TestingCampaign Content ProductionAudience Research AnalysisMessage TestingContent Approval ProcessesProject Management

Soft Skills

Outstanding Writing SkillsStorytelling SkillsCollaborative ApproachEntrepreneurial MindsetStrategic Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Creator Discovery PlatformsSocial Media Advertising ToolsDigital Content Management SystemsPerformance Evaluation ToolsVideo Production Software

Industry Keywords

Political CampaignsAdvocacy CampaignsMission-Driven CampaignsDigital-First StrategiesCivic Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of bold, original concepts for political, advocacy, and issue-based campaigns
Translate campaign objectives, audience research, and message testing into creative strategies and executions
Develop concepts across digital advertising, video, social media, and other channels
Write scripts, advertising copy, creative briefs, and other campaign content
Lead production of digital-first ads, short-form social content, broadcast, and connected TV creative
Guide projects from concept and scripting through production, editing, and final delivery
Collaborate with editors, designers, videographers, production teams, and creative partners
Develop digital-first strategies for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging channels
Design and manage creator and influencer programs
Identify, recruit, onboard, brief, and manage creators and content approvals
Build sustained relationships with creators and content producers
Test creative concepts and advertising executions using performance data and audience feedback
Develop iterations to identify effective messages, formats, and executions
Build relationships with freelance creatives, production partners, agencies, and vendors
Oversee creative workflows, timelines, and budgets
Establish creative development, production, review, and quality-control processes
Collaborate with campaign strategists and partner organizations
Grow Murmuration’s in-house creative capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

A demonstrated track record of exceptional creative work, including personally conceiving, writing, and producing compelling advertising or campaign content
Portfolio demonstrating creative originality and strategic effectiveness
Deep experience in political, advocacy, or mission-driven campaigns
Outstanding writing and storytelling skills
Strong digital creative instincts across social media and digital advertising platforms
Hands-on production experience guiding creative projects from concept to completion
Experience managing creator and influencer campaigns
Familiarity with creator discovery and management platforms and paid creator programs, including recruitment, contracting, briefing, content approvals, and performance evaluation
Strong strategic judgment connecting creative decisions to campaign objectives, audience insights, and research findings
Collaborative, entrepreneurial approach and ability to manage multiple projects
Significant professional experience developing and producing campaign creative
Experience building or leading an in-house creative function or managing freelance creative talent
Experience with creative testing, including message testing, ad testing, and performance-based creative optimization
Passion for civic engagement and technology encouraged; applicants need not check every box

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered for you and qualifying family members
Retirement benefits with a 5% employer match
A flexible unlimited PTO plan
Generous paid parental leave
Pre-tax commuter benefits
A company laptop
A flexible remote work environment
A home office setup stipend for all new employees
Monthly reimbursement for remote work expenses
A yearly professional development fund
Mental health and wellness benefits through Calm and Better Help
Yearly in-person staff retreats
A welcoming culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging