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Company description At Saatchi & Saatchi, we believe NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE. We value FREEDOM, BRAVERY, IMAGINATION, and COLLABORATION. We unravel business problems with world-changing ideas. We dig for the truth, apply innovation & creativity, then actualize to world-class standards. We’re results-obsessed. Overview We're looking for a mid weight Strategist to join our award-winning team in Sydney. As a Saatchi & Saatchi Strategist, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the thinking behind campaigns, brands and experiences that drive real business outcomes for our clients. Working alongside talented creatives, account leaders and senior strategists, you'll uncover meaningful insights, identify opportunities and develop compelling strategic narratives that inspire exceptional creative work. If you're naturally curious about people, culture and consumer behaviour—and love turning insights into inspiring creative solutions—this could be your next move. Responsibilities What you'll be doing day to day Developing strategic responses to client briefs and business challenges Conducting research and analysing data to uncover insights and opportunities Identifying cultural trends, changing consumer behaviours and emerging market dynamics Crafting inspiring strategic narratives and creative briefs Presenting insights and recommendations to clients and internal teams Partnering with account management and creative teams to bring ideas to life Providing strategic input throughout the creative development process Measuring campaign effectiveness and helping optimise performance Supporting award submissions and strategic case studies Managing multiple projects and delivering high-quality work against deadlines Continuously building your skills, tools and strategic thinking capability Qualifications We're interested in people with diverse experiences and perspectives. You might be a strategist, planner, researcher, marketer or someone who has built strong insight and problem-solving skills in a related field. You'll likely bring: Approximately 3-4 years' experience in strategy, marketing or a related discipline Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills Experience translating data and findings into actionable insights Excellent storytelling, presentation and communication skills A collaborative approach and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams Curiosity about people, brands, culture and consumer behaviour The ability to balance analytical thinking with creative intuition A proactive mindset and willingness to contribute beyond your immediate remit Adaptability and enthusiasm for a fast-paced creative environment Additional information Publicis Groupe benefits: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com. Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering: A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing. A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach — "working your way with us." Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network. Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes. A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program. A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique committees. Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service. Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year. Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave. Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs. A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge: https://workingwithcancerpledge.com/ Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network. If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity rather than ticking boxes — so if this role resonates with you, please apply. Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words; these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions. Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn't be where we are today. So be you — we like it that way. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via [email protected]; your personal information will be kept confidential.
