Creative Strategist - Remote

Overview

Minute Media is a leading global sports content and technology company. We create authentic stories from diverse perspectives across our portfolio of content brands, which include Sports Illustrated, The Players' Tribune, 90min, FanSided, and Mental Floss.

We are seeking a passionate and innovative Creative Strategist to drive the creative direction of our commercial projects at Minute Media. In this role, you will blend consumer insights, storytelling, and data to craft compelling content strategies and creative campaigns for global Minute Media clients. The ideal candidate excels when working at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and collaboration, and thrives when shaping creative work that resonates globally and drives results. 

In Short

• Leading our ideation process by translating commercial client objectives into creative direction and impactful campaign concepts. 
• Collaborate effectively with cross functional global teams to craft and pitch innovative creative strategies for worldwide brand campaigns in alignment with our brand identity.
• Conduct detailed research on industry trends, competitors, consumer behaviours, and cultural shifts to inform creative and commercial decisions.
• Translate complex data and audience insights into digestible, actionable narratives.
• Guide the development of creative briefs, brand narratives, and campaign messaging.
• Craft and deliver compelling presentations for internal stakeholders and client-facing meetings. 
• Act as a strategic advisor during creative reviews, ensuring alignment with the initial strategy.
• Be a great team mate - support your colleagues, assume positive intent, and approach your work with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a media, strategy, content, creative role — ideally within an agency, media, or brand environment.
• Experience in developing innovative, successful campaigns for global brands across multiple markets.
• Strong understanding and interest in brand strategy, content creation, and digital marketing trends.
• Excellent storyteller who designs effective narratives and communicates them with impact to engage a variety of internal and external audiences.
• Proven ability to synthesise insights from multiple sources into a clear strategic vision.
• Proficient in tools such as Google Slides/PowerPoint, Keynote, and collaboration platforms (e.g., Miro, Figma, Notion).
• Knowledge and passion for sport is key, as our clients trust us to connect their offering to sports fans. 

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing company.
• Career development opportunities & different skill-based workshops offered each quarter.
• Central London based office.
• Hybrid work model.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Hybrid vacation model.
• Extended parental leave.
• Private Health Insurance including mental health, dental and optical cover.
• Standard access to WellHub, a gym, wellness class and mindfulness app, with options to upgrade to premium membership.
• Fun company events and celebrations with a focus on DEI each quarter.
• Community involvement opportunities, both in-person and remote.