Editorial Director & Strategist (Creative / Marketing)

About the role

Thinkso, a fully remote boutique creative agency founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York City, is looking for a seasoned strategic editorial director with creative agency experience. You will work on a wide range of client projects, developing editorial and brand strategy and writing copy, both independently and with a broader project team. You will also produce your own work and oversee, review and guide the work of team writers and freelancers.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a strategic thought partner to clients and creative teams
• Run discovery and information-gathering exercises such as interviews, surveys, questionnaires and brainstorming sessions
• Oversee desk research on clients' businesses, customers and competitors
• Analyse research findings and turn them into actionable creative and marketing strategy
• Develop brand strategy components such as positioning, messaging, brand attributes, elevator pitches and brand promises
• Write long- and short-form copy, from articles and headlines to campaigns, taglines and naming projects
• Create and articulate unique brand voices
• Explain strategy and creative rationale to clients clearly and professionally
• Oversee team writers and freelancers, giving feedback and guiding copy development

Required profile

• 7+ years of direct, relevant experience
• Experience writing across media, print and digital, long form and short
• Ability to turn complex business concepts into clear, engaging English, knowing when to use and when not to use industry jargon
• Comfortable working independently and collaborating with partners and the team
• Passion for the details (grammar, spelling, consistency)
• Thrives in a remote work environment and aligns with the company's core values

What we offer

• Salary of $125,000, plus an opportunity for an annual bonus
• Health, dental and vision insurance and a 401k plan
• Company holidays and paid time off that increases with tenure
• Average work week under 40 hours
• Participation in the pro bono project Give a Brand! during work hours

To apply, send a cover letter, resume and writing samples to the company's jobs email.