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This role is being sourced by us (Day to Day Assist) on behalf of our client, (Ashley Brooke CS, LLC). Please refrain from contacting our client via LinkedIn, email, etc.

This is a remote, long-term 1099 contractor role.Hours will fluctuate between 60-100 hours per month, and the pay is $75-$90 per hour based on experience. The role includes a 3-month trial period to ensure a strong fit before extending the contract.

About Our Client & The Role

Ashley Brooke CS, LLC is a creative consultancy and full-service design studio led by creative director Ashley Brooke. We specialize in developing compelling narratives, immersive experiences, and partnership-driven campaigns for entertainment and social impact brands and agencies alike. We serve as a reservoir of innovative ideas and are adept at the creative direction, strategic planning, and content development processes. 

We’re a collective of freelancers who bring our diverse backgrounds in design, marketing, strategy, and project management together to provide strategic counsel and creative development. We’re proud to be long-standing creative partners to brands like Google, Target, Meta, and Spotify, and agencies such as MKG, Crown+Conquer, Scheme Engine, and more. We’re anywhere our laptop is, with anchors in NYC and LA.

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ABCS seeks a dynamic Freelance Senior Creative Strategist to drive innovative, impactful campaigns for entertainment and social impact brands. You’ll collaborate with clients and internal teams to craft bold strategies that connect brands with culture, unlocking revenue through creativity. Passionate about insights, storytelling, and emerging channels, you’ll help shape the studio’s future while pushing creative boundaries. This is a freelance opportunity, fully remote, ongoing contract opportunity.  If you’re a visionary thinker who sits somewhere between a creative director and marketing expert, let’s chat.

location: Fully Remote (bi-annual and annual in-person dinners); NYC or LA is preferred

Compensation: $75-90/hr

Responsibilities / What You’ll Be Doing:

• Creative Storytelling: Drive the development of innovative, strategic concepts from ideation to execution across multiple platforms. Lead creative-driven discussions with clients and agencies to uncover new opportunities and business objectives. Facilitate brainstorming sessions that balance creativity with strategic and fiscal responsibility.
• Strategic Vision: Translate business goals into compelling creative solutions aligned with client objectives and ABCS’s vision. Support stakeholders in crafting content strategies informed by brand objectives, KPIs, audience insights, cultural trends, and industry best practices.
• Project Oversight: Manage multiple projects, ensuring high-quality creative outputs are delivered on time. Oversee all stages of the creative process, from concept to production.
• Client Engagement: Serve as a strategic creative partner for clients, confidently presenting ideas and building strong relationships to drive long-term collaboration.
• Studio Innovation: Develop internal marketing and experiential campaigns that align business objectives with compelling creative strategies.
• Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and guide a cross-functional creative team, fostering a collaborative environment that drives innovation and growth. Oversee the development and execution of creative deliverables, ensuring they meet strategic marketing goals.
• Brand Stewardship + Thought Leadership: Maintain and evolve ABCS’s brand identity, ensuring consistency in tone, style, and messaging across all creative work. Leverage your expertise, research, and network, as well as various studio resources, to proactively recommend new strategic creative directions that could unlock growth opportunities.
• Innovation & Trends: Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and cultural shifts to keep creative strategies cutting-edge. Provide thought leadership on the future of content marketing, AI-driven media, performance marketing, and communication planning.

Qualifications / About You:

• 8-10+ years of experience in a client-facing creative or marketing role, ideally within an agency, brand, or start-up environment. 
• Proven expertise in creative strategy, preferably in entertainment, media, or culture-driven industries.
• Deep understanding of digital media, audiences, and emerging entertainment trends.
• Exceptional storytelling abilities, with strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate creative ideas and strategic recommendations.
• Experience developing integrated campaigns across events, digital, social, paid media, mobile, offline, and print.
• Analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative research and media data to inform insights, optimizations, and opportunities.
• Proficiency in creative development tools and key digital/social platforms.
• Strong portfolio showcasing successful projects across digital, print, experiential/events, film, and/or social media.
• Strategic thinker who can balance creativity with business objectives and marketing goals.
• Passion for storytelling, design, and cultural innovation, with a pulse on industry trends and cultural moments.
• Ability to thrive and stay organized in fast-paced, complex environments with multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Proven experience crafting compelling narratives and ad copy that drive engagement and conversions.
• Leadership experience, including managing junior team members or leading small creative/design teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Not a Must, But A huge PLUS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience or strong interest in film/long-form content or developing original, owned content.
• Experience working directly with creative start-ups.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design and project management tools to effectively lead and support designers i.e. Figma, Canva.
• Passion for staying ahead of emerging content trends.

What ashley brooke create strategy has to Offer:

• Net-14 Payment Terms
• Flexibility for external projects and work outside of ABCS
• Opportunities for professional development and growth through paid “field  trips” [exhibits, museum memberships, etc. to sustain creative inspiration] 
• A vibrant, collaborative work environment that values creativity and innovation.
• The chance to work on high-impact projects with leading brands and cultural influencers.
• AB office hours, network, and resources [not financial] to support the development of independent projects.
• EOY Performance-based bonus opportunities. 
• Software financial support [where applicable], i.e., Adobe Suite and media subscriptions

How To Apply

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The deadline to apply is February 21st , or until the position is filled. Applicants will be evaluated on a rolling basis but are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. 

ABCS is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our consultancy to reflect the rich and varied identities of the communities and people that we serve.

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