Lead Strategist

About the Company

At #paid, we're on a mission to empower creators to do what they love—create. Our marketplace connects vetted creators with some of the world's most iconic brands, like McDonald's, Samsung, and Disney, fostering authentic collaborations that drive real business results.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development of RFP responses using data-driven insights to build compelling solutions
• Present creator strategies in pitch meetings with clients and agencies both in-person and virtually
• Own a select number of strategic accounts, serving as a trusted advisor and identifying growth opportunities
• Partner with Sales, Paid Media, Measurement, and Client Experience throughout sales and campaign execution
• Stay ahead of emerging market trends and platform evolutions to translate them into sharper proposal work
• Build scalable materials including narratives, pitch deck templates, and playbooks
• Offer informal peer feedback on proposal approach and creative direction
• Manage expectations with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills
• Design and deck-building proficiency
• Ability to leverage AI tools to inform and accelerate creative process
• Robust understanding of media planning and buying
• Data-driven decision-making approach
• Strong creative acumen and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Comfortable owning ambiguous, high-stakes proposals independently