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Strategist, Influencer

$124K - $160K/yr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Connect strategy and creative - Partner hand-in-hand with Creative, participating in ideation sessions and shaping concepts from strategic seed to fully formed campaign idea - both strategic ...

Senior Creative Strategist

$90K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • PTO

Client Accelerators is hiring a Senior Creative Strategist to lead creative ideation and performance across our elite portfolio of founder-led clients. In this role, you'll operate at the ...

Manage the full content lifecycle, including research, ideation, scripting, content calendars ... Strong creative strategy and social-first storytelling skills, with the ability to turn a ...

The Strategist role is the foundation of any creative project and provides the team with ... Support ideation, prototyping, technical development, and launch innovative consumer\-centric ...

Brand Strategist

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

OVERVIEW A sharp strategist and compelling storyteller who consistently generates insights that ... Support creative teams in concepting and ideation, feeding insights to strategically set up and ...

Manage the full content lifecycle, including research, ideation, scripting, content calendars ... Strong creative strategy and social-first storytelling skills, with the ability to turn a ...

Manage the full content lifecycle, including research, ideation, scripting, content calendars ... Strong creative strategy and social-first storytelling skills, with the ability to turn a ...

Senior UX Strategist

$78K - $105K/yr

Experience Strategy & Journey Mapping * Lead end-to-end prospective student journey mapping ... Innovation, Ideation & Experience Planning * Lead design thinking workshops, customer journey ...

Manage the full content lifecycle, including research, ideation, scripting, content calendars ... Strong creative strategy and social-first storytelling skills, with the ability to turn a ...

Manage the full content lifecycle, including research, ideation, scripting, content calendars ... Strong creative strategy and social-first storytelling skills, with the ability to turn a ...

Manage the full content lifecycle, including research, ideation, scripting, content calendars ... Strong creative strategy and social-first storytelling skills, with the ability to turn a ...

Manage the full content lifecycle, including research, ideation, scripting, content calendars ... Strong creative strategy and social-first storytelling skills, with the ability to turn a ...

Manage the full content lifecycle, including research, ideation, scripting, content calendars ... Strong creative strategy and social-first storytelling skills, with the ability to turn a ...

Manage the full content lifecycle, including research, ideation, scripting, content calendars ... Strong creative strategy and social-first storytelling skills, with the ability to turn a ...

AI Strategist

New York, NY · On-site

$134K - $227K/yr

Lead customer engagements from ideation through delivery, ensuring long-term adoption and measurable business outcomes. * AI Strategy & Value Discovery: Identify opportunities where AI workflows can ...

You will own the creative experimentation process, from market research and ideation to briefing ... Accountabilities The Creative Strategist will be responsible for leading the full paid social ...

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How much do ideation strategist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for ideation strategist in the United States is $139,867.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,500.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an ideation strategist?

An Ideation Strategist is responsible for generating, refining, and developing creative ideas that align with a company's goals and objectives. They collaborate with teams across marketing, product development, and innovation to identify opportunities, brainstorm solutions, and shape strategic initiatives. Their role involves conducting research, analyzing trends, and facilitating workshops to inspire fresh concepts. Ultimately, they help drive innovation by transforming creative thinking into actionable plans that deliver business value.

What does an ideation strategist do?

A typical day for an Ideation Strategist involves facilitating brainstorming sessions, researching market trends, and developing innovative concepts to address business challenges. You’ll often collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as marketing, product development, and leadership to refine and present new ideas. Expect a dynamic work environment where you manage multiple projects, build concept presentations, and participate in strategy meetings. The role offers continuous learning and variety, making it ideal for professionals who thrive on creative thinking and teamwork.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ideation strategist?

To thrive as an Ideation Strategist, you need expertise in creative thinking, innovation methodologies, and strategic problem-solving, often supported by a background in marketing, design, or business. Familiarity with collaborative platforms like Miro, design thinking frameworks, and proficiency in data analysis tools are commonly beneficial in this role. Outstanding communication, facilitation, and adaptability are critical soft skills for inspiring teams and managing brainstorming sessions. These capabilities enable Ideation Strategists to generate actionable ideas that drive business growth and foster a culture of creativity within their organizations.

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Infographic showing various Ideation Strategist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% Internship, 83% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $139,867 per year, or $67.2 per hour.

$124K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

About Collectively:
Collectively - part of the Brandtech Group (formerly You & Mr. Jones) - is the global leader in influencer marketing; combining strategy, creative, and technology to deliver the most innovative influencer work. We partner with forward-thinking brands in technology, fashion, retail, gaming, entertainment, consumer goods, and more to build deeply integrated social activation strategies that drive relevance, awareness, and sales. Our work has been recognized by top publications including The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Digiday, AdAge, and Business INSIDER, among others. We've also earned Effie, Webby, Glossy, IMA Fast Company, and OMMA awards for our programs.
Collectively is known across the industry as the partner who delivers the most creative, strategic, and effective programs, with the most sophisticated analysis and paid social offerings. But most importantly, we're known to be genuinely committed partners to our clients, many of whom have worked with us for multiple years. We aspire to continue to provide an excellent workplace for our teams while delivering the industry's most ambitious and thoughtful influencer collaborations. In 2020, we were named by Built In Bay Area as one of the Best Small Companies to work for.
About the Client Partnerships Team
The Client Partnership team leads the creator strategy and client servicing relationship through the lifecycle of an account at Collectively-ensuring our partnership with clients is successful, industry-leading and directly in support of our clients' creator marketing ambitions.
This team is focused on cultivating and growing successful relationships with account stakeholders in our client community through best-in-class work and services-delivering strategic influencer marketing proposals/RFPs, industry-leading thought partnership and ongoing strategic direction throughout the lifecycle of our agency/client partnership to support brands in becoming more effective, innovative creator-centric marketers.
About the Opportunity
We're looking for a Strategist to join our newly formed Creative & Strategy Development (CSD) function - an inter-team force built to elevate Collectively's most competitive, high-stakes, and strategically ambitious work.
As a core member of CSD, you'll help shape the thinking behind our biggest opportunities: competitive RFPs, big-bet pitches, multi-platform campaigns, and high-visibility client initiatives. You'll bring an understanding of audience behavior, platform culture, and creator ecosystems to build strategic foundations that unlock culturally resonant creative ideas. This role sits within a hybrid Business Development + Client Strategy team, offering a unique vantage point at the intersection of creative thinking, strategic insight, and growth-driving business impact.
CSD partners closely with Creative, Business Development, Client Partnerships, and Analytics to bring clarity, craft, and cultural fluency to every RFP - and as the team grows, this role will help shape what "best-in-class" looks like for our strategy discipline.
What You'll Do
  • Support strategy for our biggest swings - Work closely with the Strategic and Creative Development team to craft insight-driven strategies, diving into audience behaviors, cultural moments, platform specialties, and category spaces to uncover where brands can play.
  • Transform research into launch pads - Go beyond data collection to find real truths and cultural tensions that become strategic springboards, translating insights into opportunities and narratives that jumpstart the work.
  • Connect strategy and creative - Partner hand-in-hand with Creative, participating in ideation sessions and shaping concepts from strategic seed to fully formed campaign idea - both strategic architect and creative catalyst.
  • Drive cross-functional partnership - Work with Business Development and Client Partnerships to connect strategy to business outcomes across new opportunities and key client programs, translating strategy into the language each audience needs.
  • Stay tapped into trends - Support trend reporting and POV development, contributing to playbooks and materials that keep clients ahead in the creator space.
What You'll Bring
  • 2-3 years building strategies at the intersection of social, culture, and influence, ideally in influencer marketing, social/creative agencies, or digital-first brands
  • Proven track record building social-first or creator-led strategies that drive results
  • Deep platform fluency (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and whatever's next)
  • Ability to synthesize cultural signals, audience data, and platform trends into actionable strategic territories
  • Comfort navigating the controlled chaos of pitch cycles and high-visibility RFPs
  • A collaborative spirit, cultural curiosity, and strong, clear writing
Expertise
  • Ability to synthesize cultural signals, audience data, and platform trends into actionable strategic territories
  • Strong cultural radar-ability to detect meaningful signals amid cultural noise and translate into strategic insights and actionable creative strategies
  • Comfort navigating the controlled chaos of pitch cycles and high-visibility RFP processes
Mindset
  • Collaborative spirit that thrives when working across Strategy, Creative, BD, and Account teams
  • Cultural curiosity that keeps you exploring new corners of the internet and emerging behaviors
  • Growth orientation-you're excited to help build something new and shape how we work
Benefits & Team Member Experience
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Supplemental Insurances (Life Insurance, Commuter Benefits & Pet Insurance) • 401k Matching
  • Monthly Work From Home Stipend
  • Remote-First
  • Step Up Recognition Program
  • Collectively Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
  • Virtual & In-Person Events
  • Generous Allotment of Sick Days
  • Birthday PTO
Pay
The pay range for this position is $75,000 - $86,000. Collectively takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.