Creative Strategist

MassiveMusic, a Songtradr company, is the agency of record for some of the most famous brands in the world. As a trusted partner, MassiveMusic delivers everything a brand needs in the field of music, voice and sound. Impactful strategies, sonic brand identities and best-in-class compositions – the agency creates this and much more thanks to its fervent passion for music combined with craftsmanship and scientific research. The ultimate goal? To make the world sound better, while helping brands and agencies be more effective through the emotional power of sound. The nifty creators and strategic thinkers behind MassiveMusic can be found in offices and studios around the world. Rumour has it they also throw a massive party every once in a while.

Job Description

Our London team is actively searching for Creative Strategist support to come and join the band, for an initial fixed term. In this position, you will play a vital role in both the creative and strategic aspects of our direct-to-brand (DtB) services, which encompass Sonic Branding, Music Strategy, Product Sound, and Voice Strategy. Your ultimate mission? To shape our projects from inception to completion, while consistently striving to deliver the highest value output for our clients. This role covers Sonic Branding but requires a perspective nd abilities to work across the broader role of audio and music strategies.

Experience

• You have a minimum of 4 years experience developing and delivering best-in-class creative strategies in the fields of music, audio, branding, advertising or marketing
• You think big and your portfolio speaks for itself, demonstrating your ability to understand the holistic landscape of brands and how, when and why sonic branding / music / sound design plays a vital role in that ecosystem
• You have a proven track record in developing unique and differentiating ideas that build brand equity in  line with overarching business objectives
• You are a trusted partner to your clients and build strong relationships with solid experience of guiding key stakeholders through the creative process
• You are adept at thinking beyond the brief, able to interrogate and challenge when and where necessary
• Pitching is second nature to you and you are able to build compelling thought starters and creative ideas to successfully win new opportunities
• You are an exceptional communicator with a flair for presentations and storytelling that inspires and engages both client teams and colleagues
• You are accomplished at being the link between client teams and production teams with an understanding of the technical aspects of music production, sound design, and video editing in order to bring your ideas to life
• Music culture, locally and globally, is a constant source of inspiration for you both personally and professionally

Project Involvement

• You understand market research, have awareness of trends and can translate these into bold, innovative strategies
• You will collaborate on creative briefs, lead ideation sessions, and flex your copywriting skills to shape key sonic branding and music strategy deliverables
• You will define production briefs and collaborate with producers to craft unique and ownable audio assets
• You will play a key role in approving guidelines to guarantee the quality and consistency of our output
• You are proactive and take responsibility for leading the creative and strategic work of your projects, ensuring client satisfaction and creative excellence throughout

Team Collaboration

• You are a team player and collaborate closely with accounts and business development teams to support new opportunities, engaging in pitches to enhance our business reach across all our services
• You will assist in the onboarding of new teams and agency partners, ensuring a smooth execution and rollout of all projects across our service offerings

Project Development and Innovation

• You have an entrepreneurial spirit initiating ongoing dialogue with clients and account teams, strengthening relationships and inspiring further creative opportunities
• You actively explore emerging trends, innovations, and potential collaborations with third-party partners to ensure our services and capabilities stay ahead of the curve
• You are a proud promoter and love championing our projects, working with marketing and PR to uphold our reputation for crafting award-winning work
• You constantly seek out the ‘new’ and look to find unique and unexpected solutions, always thinking creatively from a music and sound perspective

Employment

This role is initially for a full time, 6 month contract. We will review things in month 5 with a view to either extending the contract or making the role more permanent. What do you get in return? Inspiration, knowledge, career development, on top of our financial package. You’ll also be working with an international bunch of remarkable musically-infused individuals. On this note, please know that MassiveMusic is an equal opportunities employer. Applicants will not be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, diversity of thought, disability, age, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. And if you need any specific adjustments to be made throughout our recruitment process, please feel free to let us know.

If after reading this you know this is the perfect role for you, please apply via THIS LINK and make sure you include your resume and a brief summary of the professional achievement you are most proud of to date.

Look forward to hearing from you!