Who is Prosek?

We are entrepreneurial. Prosek is one of the largest independent communications and marketing firms in the U.S., with offices and strategic partners across the country and worldwide. We are specialized. Prosek provides unparalleled expertise with financial and professional services companies. We are people-centric. Our teams work together in a collegial atmosphere that breeds professional respect and friendship. We are award-winning. Join an "Army of Entrepreneurs" within Prophecy by Prosek, Prosek’s world-class branding and advertising business that recently won five honors at the Transform Awards and two honors at the ACE Awards.

Overview:

The Senior Brand Strategist will play a key role in driving new business strategy, working alongside division leads. They will participate in the strategic planning process for each key account by gathering, defining, and clarifying the insights that drive creative earned solutions, acting as a problem-solver and providing solutions to team and clients.

We are passionate about making brands mean more and we do that by changing the way people feel about their brand, we educate and elevate. We know every brand should have a story and we are looking for storytellers to bring our client’s brands to life. We work hard and challenge ourselves to create the best work possible, but we look after each other along the way. There’s lots of perks and we genuinely love what we do. It is a fast-paced group that is full of growth opportunities, and we want like-minded individuals to join our team.

Sound interesting? We'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Conduct rigorous research and distill insights that drive ambitious client projects and new business pitches.
• Uncover cultural and market trends that fuel B2B and B2C innovation.
• Lead the ideation of new programs that resonate across top client categories, pushing boundaries and driving incremental revenue.
• Dive deep into research, stakeholder interviews, and brainstorming sessions to extract the essence of what truly matters.
• Perform sharp competitive analysis to spot gaps and seize marketplace opportunities.
• Transform strategic insights into captivating presentation materials for senior leadership and key clients.
• Deploy the right frameworks, tools, and methodologies to elevate presentations and proposals.
• Develop and maintain a cutting-edge research archival system for seamless agency-wide access.
• Represent the agency in internal meetings across Prosek, embodying our values and vision.
• Mentor junior strategists, fostering their growth and amplifying their potential.
• Contribute to thought leadership, setting best practices that inspire the strategy team.
• Seamlessly integrate across branding, advertising, PR, digital, and more to craft groundbreaking creative that delivers undeniable value.

What makes you qualified

• 4-7 years of dynamic experience in brand, strategy or marketing.
• Research and strategy experience, preferably within an agency environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, or a related field preferred
• Proven track record in shaping a modern, transformative agency that delivers exceptional client results.
• Experience in regulated financial and professional services is a plus.
• Mastery in conducting, analyzing, and transforming research into actionable insights and compelling ideas for client presentations and proposals.
• Deep understanding of client brand categories and landscapes, delivering innovative ideas that resonate powerfully.
• Exceptional presentation skills with the confidence to captivate diverse audiences.
• Proven leadership in both staff and client-facing roles, with a knack for leading by example.
• Unyielding motivational skills in high-pressure environments.
• Approachable, adaptable, and a natural at forging valued relationships with staff.
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills, thriving in high-stakes situations.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with a keen eye for seizing opportunities.
• Experience working integratively across disciplines—branding, advertising, PR, digital—to create groundbreaking creative that drives unmatched value.

What are the perks?

• 401(k) employer match: There is no time like the present to prepare for your future!
• Premium healthcare plans, including medical, dental and vision coverage: Your health comes first.
• Hybrid work model: 2 days in the office, 3 days from home - Pick your own schedule.
• 2 weeks of remote work per year: You do you!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package including birthday PTO and 6 "It's Ok" days: Enjoy life's moments.
• Custom career opportunities: Choose your own adventure!

Our Core Values:

• Chemistry, Collaboration and Belonging: Our collegial culture inspires people with different perspectives and backgrounds to work towards common goals as we brainstorm, plan and execute on behalf of our clients and to build our business together.
• Grit and Hustle: We work hard. We roll up our sleeves. We are not precious or pretentious. We do not take short cuts. Instead, we put in the work and do what it takes to get the job done.
• The Excitement of New Challenges: We view challenges as opportunities and embrace them. They motivate us to learn and grow so that we can be the best versions of ourselves, for our clients and each other.
• A Workplace with Humanity: We recognize the rigor and demand of our work. We also recognize that life inside and outside of Prosek can be stressful. We work very hard to run our business with a heavy dose of humanity and to make Prosek a safe place where people enjoy the work and each other.

Our Beliefs on Culture, Diversity & Belonging:

We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflecting and embracing diversity of all kinds - race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, socioeconomic backgrounds. We believe having teams that represent the broader communities where we live and work creates a culture that celebrates creativity, inclusiveness and teamwork and helps us offer our global clientele of mature and emerging businesses counsel that is dynamic, rich and nuanced.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000-$115,000. An employee's salary is determined by a range of factors including but not limited to relevant experience, qualifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is one component of Prosek's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, new business commission, paid time off, and other benefits.

Prosek Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.