Strategist

Thinkingbox

. Develop brand, campaign, digital, experiential and integrated strategies across client briefs .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$70,000 - CA$80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing integrated strategies across brand, digital, and experiential campaigns, with strong research and synthesis skills to inform actionable insights. Proficient in storytelling and creating strategic presentations that resonate with audiences and clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic DevelopmentAudience ResearchDigital Landscape UnderstandingStorytelling SkillsCollaboration Across Disciplines

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Hard Skills

Strategy DevelopmentResearch SynthesisPresentation CreationAudience FrameworksCampaign Performance Analysis

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAttention to DetailTime ManagementCuriosityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Google TrendsSocial Listening PlatformsAudience Research ToolsAnalytics Platforms

Industry Keywords

AdvertisingMarketingBrand StrategyDigital StrategyConsumer Behaviour

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop brand, campaign, digital, experiential and integrated strategies across client briefs
Own strategic workstreams from research and discovery through recommendations and final presentations
Conduct and synthesize audience, cultural, category, competitor and trend research
Turn research, data and observations into insights and actionable strategic opportunities
Identify audience tensions, behaviours and cultural opportunities that unlock creative thinking
Develop creative briefs, strategic narratives, presentations, POVs, audience frameworks and client deliverables
Partner with creative teams to translate strategy into compelling ideas and experiences
Collaborate with creative, account, media, production, UX, technology and social teams
Monitor culture, emerging behaviours, platforms and technology for relevant brand changes
Review campaign, digital and social performance to inform future strategy
Contribute to new business pitches and organic growth opportunities
Participate in and help facilitate client workshops, discovery sessions and brainstorms
Present strategic thinking and recommendations to clients
Bring a clear point of view while remaining open to collaboration, feedback and iteration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Approximately 3–5 years of experience in strategy, advertising, marketing, brand, digital, social, research or a related discipline; agency experience is preferred
Experience developing strategy from brief through to recommendation, with examples of work to discuss
Strong research and synthesis skills
Understanding of audiences, culture and consumer behaviour
Strong understanding of the digital landscape and brand audience touchpoints
Ability to create clarity and direction from complex or ambiguous problems
Strong storytelling skills and experience building strategic presentations
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Experience presenting work to clients or senior internal stakeholders
Comfort working with qualitative and quantitative information
Strong creative instincts and understanding of resonant ideas
Ability to work independently on defined projects and seek senior support when needed
Strong collaboration skills across disciplines
Excellent attention to detail, organization and time management
Familiarity with Google Trends, social listening platforms, audience research tools and analytics platforms is an asset
Curiosity, adaptability and desire to develop strategic craft

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days
Consistent culture and team-building events
Employee recognition and incentive programs
Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year
Office lunches
Branded company swag
Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches
Dog-friendly offices
Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks
Flex work and travel options
Comprehensive extended health benefits
Opportunity to spend a month exploring the world, including working from another office or beaches of Mexico