Director Creative Strategy (Memphis, TN OR Remote in the USA)
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Job Location:
Memphis, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
AtALSACyou do more than make a living; you make a difference.
We like people who are differentbecause were different too. As one of the worlds most iconic and respected nonprofits we know what its like to stand out. Thats why were looking at you. Your background perspective and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer were calling on the game-changers innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude but also for you. Because at ALSAC we develop and celebrate our employees. So bring your whole authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.
Job Description
Join a mission that matters. At St. Jude every campaign we create helps save lives. Were seeking a visionary and strategic leader to shape the future of our creative strategy discipline. As Director Creative Strategy you will define the strategic foundation for all creative campaigns ensuring they resonate emotionally align with brand goals and advance the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.
Why This Role Matters
This is not just another strategy roleits an opportunity to influence how millions connect with one of the worlds most trusted nonprofit brands. Youll lead a talented team collaborate with award-winning creatives and set the tone for purpose-driven storytelling that inspires action.
What Youll Do
Strategic Leadership
- Champion and evolve the creative strategy discipline across the organization.
- Translate brand objectives audience insights and cultural trends into powerful creative briefs that spark big ideas.
- Partner with senior creative leaders to maintain strategic integrity throughout the creative process.
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor a team of strategists fostering growth collaboration and innovation.
- Set clear goals establish workflows and create feedback loops that drive excellence.
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Collaborate with Brand Strategy Integrated Marketing Audience Planning Insights and Creative teams to ensure alignment.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to campaign leads guiding projects from concept through execution.
Creative Briefing & Development
- Own the development of high-impact creative briefs rooted in data audience understanding and brand purpose.
- Inspire creative teams with insights that lead to breakthrough ideas.
Innovation & Thought Leadership
- Stay ahead of cultural creative and media trends to inform strategy.
- Advocate for new tools approaches and methodologies that elevate strategic thinking and creative output.
Job Requirements:
- 1012 years of experience in creative strategy brand strategy or related roles within advertising marketing or nonprofit sectors.
- Proven success leading integrated campaigns across digital social video and experiential platforms.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Exceptional communication storytelling and presentation abilities.
- Deep understanding of audience segmentation consumer behavior and cultural insights.
- Passion for purpose-driven work and the mission of St. Jude.
Preferred Experience
- Background in advertising agencies nonprofit healthcare or cause-related marketing.
- Familiarity with in-house creative team dynamics.
- Expertise in both brand and creative marketing strategy.
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Benefits & Perks
The following Benefits & Perks apply to Full-Time Roles Only.
Were dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy lifes special moments. Were also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same.
- Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical Dental and Vison Insurance plans)
- 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
- Exceptional Paid Time Off
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
- Infertility Treatment Program
- Adoption Assistance
- Education Assistance
- Enterprise Learning and Development
- And more
ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer.
ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity transgender status disability veteran status genetic information or other protected status.
No Search Firms:
ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Marketing
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Research Experience
- Project Management
- Research & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Modeling
- Leadership Experience
- Management Consulting
- Analytics
About Company
A leading children’s hospital, St. Jude treats the toughest childhood cancers and pediatric diseases. Learn about patient referrals, and donate so families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food.
