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Senior Strategist

Work from home Full-time role Hiring

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

Job 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.

    • 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

    • Job Location and Benefits

  • Riyadh, The Business District Airport Road
  • Working hours 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Hydride working module

    • Additional Information

    We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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