Senior Strategist at Daniel J Edelman Holdings

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Public Relations, Advertising, MarketingIndustries

Requirements

At least 8-10 years of experience in strategy/planning, insight and analysis in an integrated marketing, advertising, branding, digital/social or public relations agency setting
Experience in, knowledge and understanding of Saudi Arabia from a culture, audience and market perspective, yet has developed strategies for Saudi led clients with a global footprint
A mature grasp of brand strategy and ability to apply these to client problems, leading to great communication and creative work
Strong presentation skills, ability to articulate smart and sometimes complex solutions in a straightforward and lucid manner to a variety of internal and external audiences
Strong analytical skills, research and data savvy
Interested in culture and human behavior
Bi-lingual - Knowledge of Arabic and English essential

Responsibilities

Lead strategy for the portfolio of Saudi clients, including new business briefs
Assess strategic problems and work with team to assess and challenge the client brief, developing insights, recommendations and direction for clients
Adaptability and curiosity to apply strategic skills to clients (B2C, B2B) across the agency, no matter the category or audience
Explore the intersection of culture, brands and audiences from new angles to arrive at deeper insights, more provocative communications strategies, and breakthrough brand-building platforms
Use Edelman proprietary tools and methods to draw an understanding of the client's role in culture to offer the springboard to creatives guiding them to powerful ideas
To be a partner and participant within the wider EMEA strategy community, growing and sharing knowledge, experience and opportunities
To develop thinking and content which adds value to the wider practice areas, whether as publications, white papers or presentations around issues, audiences and cultural trends which have relevance to the industry and client’s businesses

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

StrategyPlanningInsightsAnalysisIntegrated MarketingAdvertisingBrandingDigitalSocial MediaPublic RelationsCultural InsightsBrand BuildingClient BriefsWhite Papers

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Senior Strategist position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or office-based, and where is it located?

The job is located in Riyadh, The Business District Airport Road, with a hybrid working module and working hours from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need 8-10 years of experience in strategy/planning in an agency setting, knowledge of Saudi Arabia's culture and market, strong analytical and presentation skills, interest in culture and human behavior, and bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English.

What is the company culture like at Edelman?

Edelman's culture thrives on boldness as possibility, empathy as progress, and curiosity as momentum, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to foster trust, collaboration, and an equitable workplace.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Strategist role?

A strong candidate has 8-10 years of agency strategy experience, deep knowledge of Saudi Arabia, bilingual Arabic-English skills, and the ability to lead strategies for global Saudi clients; excitement for the role even if experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification is encouraged.

Daniel J Edelman Holdings

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About Daniel J Edelman Holdings

Working at Daniel J. Edelman Holdings offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of developing comprehensive marketing and communications strategies. This company’s focus on media relations, social media, data analytics, and influencer collaborations in partnership with a major industry player like Microsoft illustrates a strong alignment with technology and strategic growth. The environment encourages collaboration and innovation, allowing employees to hone their skills in a cutting-edge and dynamic sector.

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