Associate Director, Creative Strategy

Publicis Groupe

. Lead creative strategy for dedicated Publicis Groupe clients, transforming insights into compliant, culturally relevant storytelling platforms .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creative strategy and brand storytelling, with a strong focus on data-informed, creator-led concepts. Proven ability to mentor teams and collaborate across disciplines to drive impactful, compliant marketing solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Creative StrategyBrand StorytellingInfluencer MarketingData-Informed ConceptsPresentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Creative Concept DevelopmentIntegrated MarketingAudience Behavior AnalysisContent AccuracyCultural Relevance

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Industry Keywords

Health MarketingPharmaceutical MarketingDigital StorytellingCreator CultureCompliance Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead creative strategy for dedicated Publicis Groupe clients, transforming insights into compliant, culturally relevant storytelling platforms
Translate audience, category, and platform data into actionable creative ideas that drive measurable brand and business outcomes
Partner with Strategy, Analytics, and Medical/Regulatory teams to ensure concepts are rooted in proof points and aligned with brand and compliance standards
Oversee influencer brief development, ensuring creative excellence, accuracy, and authenticity across all content
Collaborate with Client Solutions, Creator Partnerships, Campaign, and Design teams to bring ideas to life seamlessly and visually
Mentor and manage a pod of creative strategists, fostering growth, consistency, and strategic rigor across all work
Partner with Creative Operations to balance workloads, allocate resources, and maintain team efficiency
Build scalable creative frameworks and best practices that strengthen storytelling, compliance, and cultural impact
Represent Creative Strategy in client and inter-agency presentations, articulating ideas clearly and persuasively
Stay ahead of emerging trends in creator marketing, consumer health, and digital storytelling to inform innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years in creative strategy, brand storytelling, or influencer/creator marketing
Previous experience working with health/pharma clients
Strong background in developing integrated, data-informed, creator-led creative concepts
Proven ability to lead proposals and inspire cross-disciplinary teams
Excellent presentation and storytelling skills, both visual and verbal
Deep understanding of social platforms, creator culture, and audience behavior
Experience mentoring and developing talent within a collaborative environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
401K
Parental and family care leave
Family forming assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible time off
Paid time off
Accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process