VP, Strategist

Apply now: VP, Strategist, location is Remote. The start date is ASAP for this 1-month contract (40 hours/week) position.Job Title: VP, StrategistLocation-Type: RemoteStart Date Is: ASAPDuration: 1-Month Contract (40 hours/week)Compensation Range: $75-82/hr on W2Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401KMust be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.Job Description:Seeking a VP-level Brand Strategist to support FY28 planning for major retail brands by developing strategic and creative briefs, translating cultural insights into brand opportunities, and leading cross-functional collaboration across strategy, creative, and social teams.Day-to-Day Responsibilities:Lead strategic planning initiatives for major retail consumer brands.Develop and write brand and creative strategy briefs for FY28 planning.Partner closely with Social Strategy teams to leverage cultural and social insights.Collaborate with Creative teams to identify and shape campaign territories.Facilitate cross-functional meetings and drive projects forward across large stakeholder groups.Build strategic frameworks that translate consumer behavior into actionable campaign ideas.Present strategic recommendations to internal leadership and client stakeholders.Balance multiple workstreams while adapting to shifting priorities and timelines.Minimum Requirements:VP-level experience in Brand Strategy, Creative Strategy, or Communications Strategy.Experience at a large integrated agency (Edelman, Weber Shandwick, Burson, or similar).Proven experience writing strategic and creative briefs.Strong background in brand strategy and integrated campaign planning.Experience partnering closely with Social Strategy teams and utilizing cultural or social insights.Excellent facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and build stakeholder consensus.Experience supporting retail or consumer-facing brands.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with Culture Compass or similar cultural intelligence frameworks.Earned Creative / earned-first strategy experience.Experience supporting Fortune 500 retail or consumer packaged goods brands.Ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously.Previous experience supporting fast-paced retail marketing organizations.