Associate, Creative Strategist Job at dentsu in Norwalk

Overview

MKTG Sports and Entertainment (S+E) is looking for an Associate Creative Strategist to join our team as an individual contributor. Reporting to the Senior Director of Content Strategy, the role involves creating bold narratives that bring ideas to life at the intersection of sports, culture, and brand storytelling. You will focus on client sponsorships in the sports space, so sports experience and passion are important. This is a hybrid remote/in‑office role located in NYC.

Qualifications

We’re looking for candidates with 2–4 years of experience in creative strategy, creative writing, or marketing who can:

• Ensure accuracy in everything from processes to grammar.
• Stay on top of trends, communities, and brand campaigns.
• Turn complex ideas into clear, engaging copy.
• Research and summarize data into compelling insights.
• Lead calls and emails to keep projects moving.

Responsibilities

• Manage team processes including briefs, file organization, and internal communications.
• Support new business with storytelling, presentations, and pitch materials.
• Assist department admin for the Head of Creative Strategy, including revenue tracking and project management.
• Develop narratives and messaging that scale across campaigns, channels, and activations.
• Build brand strategies for voice, tone, and creative applications to ensure consistency.
• Collaborate in brainstorms and concept development with imaginative, strategic ideas.
• Translate cultural trends into insights that shape brand communication at the intersection of sports, culture, and creativity.

Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $51,000 – $83,375, based on experience and other factors allowed by law.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• 401k
• Flexible paid time off
• At least 15 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick and safe leave
• Paid parental leave

Dentsu complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

About MKTG Sports & Entertainment

MKTG S+E is a global agency that harnesses the power of sports and entertainment for brands. For over 20 years, we have ignited fandom and innovated activation in the world of sports and entertainment to create impact among properties, fans, and brands. We use deep insights and our network of creative team members to make something worth noticing, engaging, sharing, and remembering.

Application Process

To begin the application process, click the “Apply” button at the top of this posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

This role is located in New York City.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth, disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.

Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation, please send an e‑mail to ApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.com.