Strategy Coordinator

Purpose 

The Strategy Coordinator role is responsible for performing a full range of administrative duties for the Chief Strategy Officer and department-wide tasks, while learning the building blocks of the strategy discipline. The successful candidate will demonstrate curiosity, initiative, time management, and independent action. If you’re equal parts curious and organized, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to develop your skills in brand and social strategy while keeping a team running smoothly, this role is for you.  You’ll be part of a team that values curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, with exposure to top-tier clients and projects. Lastly, a successful hire will be able to grow into a full time strategy role as business needs allow, if that is where their ambition lies.

Responsibilities:

Administrative: 

• Manages calendar and schedules meetings, which will include coordinating with internal and external constituents and responding to calendar requests appropriately and timely 
• Minimal travel booking arrangements, including flights, hotels, rental cars, and taxis 
• Processes expense reports and timesheets in a timely manner 
• Exercise judgment, tact, and discretion when supporting executive management, internally and externally
• Organizes and updates a library of strategy department files and assets, proactively gathering shared presentations, trend reports, etc.
• Manages and executes department-level planning for biweekly meetings, new employee onboarding, annual gatherings, etc.
• Assist in special projects and ad hoc requests as assigned by supervisor

Strategy:

• Analyze & organize secondary research on consumer behavior, cultural trends, competitive landscapes, and industry best practices to fuel strategic recommendations.
• Coordinate & support primary qualitative research
• Support the development of presentations and insights that inform creative work, brand positioning, and campaign planning. 
• Become knowledgeable with all of our tools and be able to conduct baseline analyses, from social listening to BrandAI
• Assist social strategists and community managers in maintaining client Social BaCnks
• Track deadlines and deliverables for department-level projects to keep the team organized and efficient.
• An active member of our Slack community, assisting with requests for past projects to sharing articles of interest

Competencies

• Detail-obsessed and highly organized. You keep track of deadlines, projects, and conversations, ensuring nothing gets lost.  Juggling is your superpower.
• Naturally curious. You love asking questions, digging into insights, and connecting dots between culture, business, and human behavior.
• Proactive and responsive. You don’t wait for direction, you anticipate needs and take action.
• Strong communicator. Whether it’s writing, presenting, or keeping teams informed, you know how to make information clear and digestible.
• Tech-savvy.  Highly proficient in Google Suite, including Search, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides, curious about research platforms, and collaboration tools like Slack.  Enjoy the art of well-designed presentations.
• A team player with a learning mindset. You’re excited to develop your strategic thinking and grow within a dynamic team.
• Professionalism. Able to interface with all levels of executive and senior management and able to handle highly confidential matters and information

Experience 

• 0-2 years of related experience in strategy, brand marketing, social media, research, or an administrative role supporting a team
• Experience within a fast-paced marketing or advertising agency strongly preferred

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Salary Range

Our estimated range for this role is $60k - $65k

Compensation packages are based on the skill level and experience each candidate brings to their role. There may also be a more senior or junior position available that could be a better fit with your expertise. Each level has its own compensation range.

We pride ourselves on competitive salaries, and ensuring pay equity exists across our organization. We benchmark each position against existing employee competencies and 4As compensation data which includes geographic and agency size benchmarks. We also meet with department leaders 3x/year to ensure we are supporting employees in living into their full potential.  Our promotions are not limited to a specific time per year. Promotions are tied to performance.  

Right To Work In The US

You must be authorized to work in the US for any employer.  At this time, we are not sponsoring or providing assistance with obtaining work authorization.

McKinney is a place where everyone can grow. Studies have shown that marginalized communities  such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day.

We are in the office Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on a hybrid schedule. We look forward to meeting you!