Ogilvy
Executive Strategy Director
New York, United States · Director
Sponsorship not specified$280k-$350kDetected 5 days ago
AndroidResearchCommunicationCollaborationMentoring
About the role
- Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities
- with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more
Responsibilities
- Create, build and manage brand strategies across a portfolio (writing creative briefs, guiding development and presentation of the creative work)
- Design and implementation of research projects to address client business issues, gain insight into target audiences and testing ad concepts
- Lead and mentor the department
- Ability to work directly with clients and develop relationships accordingly on behalf of the agency
- Rigorous brand building capabilities, without a rigid approach
- Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in strategic brand planning within a creative agency setting
- Experience leading and mentoring other strategists and planners
- This is a business built on human relationships, so the ability to work across different groups and disciplines is key.
Compensation
- $280,000 - $350,000 USD
- Lead annual planning with clients based on yearly business goals
Benefits
- We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.
- Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve.
Company info
- For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.
- WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands.
- For more information, visit WPP.com.
- DAVID is a global creative boutique founded in 2012, with offices in Miami, New York, Madrid, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, and Bogotá.
- The network of agencies - which is a part of WPP and Ogilvy's global creative network - is recognized for its creative reputation, with over 200 Cannes Lions in its history, including Grand Prix and Titanium Lions.
- It has also earned several EFFIE awards, highlighting DAVID's ability to build strong brands through creativity.
- DAVID has been named Agency of the Year at some of the most prestigious festivals, including D&AD, The One Show, and The Clio Awards.
- The network is responsible for campaigns for major brands such as Google (Android and Google), Mondelez, Coca-Cola, Burger King, AB InBev, Supercell, Netflix, and Kraft-Heinz.
- Some of its most recent standout work includes iPager (Android), Meet Marina Prieto (JCDecaux), Breathe Through It (Halls), #TurnYourBack (Dove), The Bald Thru (Burger King); and Alcaraz Signs (Netflix).
- Throughout its history, DAVID has been one of the most recognized agencies for creating Super Bowl commercials, producing 9 spots over 6 years.
- In 2019 alone, the agency created commercials for three different clients (Burger King, Kraft Heinz, Budweiser).
- We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.
- a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.
Equal opportunity
- Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics.
- If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com.
- Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation.
This listing is sourced directly from Ogilvy's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.