Mid Level Strategy Associate Jobs
Mid level strategy associate jobs go to professionals ready to own analytical workstreams end to end, translate complex data into executive-ready recommendations, and guide junior teammates with limited oversight. Openings run across Technology & Software, Investment & Asset Management, and Banking & Financial Services, with 30% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like JPMorganChase, TikTok, and DoorDash hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
1000heads is looking for an ambitious and experienced creative strategist to join our team as Associate Strategy Director, acting as the senior strategic lead for one of our key tech clients. This role will serve as the day-to-day strategy lead, working with a cross-department team to develop world-class social presences for a highly visible brand. The ideal candidate is curious, confident, and creative, always asking questions and seeking better answers.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- End-to-end development of comprehensive social messaging and creative strategies that incorporate audience preferences, platform best practices, and brand goals
- Writing, in collaboration with account and creative leads, program, campaign, and creative briefs
- Leveraging our suite of tools (with focus on how to best leverage AI to increase efficiencies) to facilitate timely insights gathering and development of briefs
- Working closely with cross-functional teams (particularly insights, creative, community and creator relationships teams) to develop and deliver 360 strategies
- Being (and staying) well-versed in social-first excellence and keeping the team abreast of trends and changes within the landscape
- Identification of cultural trends / shifts / moments that are relevant to our work and with regular sharing to internal teams and client
- Be the source of truth in tracking execution of strategies to ensure we're delivering on the strategy and meeting our goals
- Provide strategic insights and POVs to clients
- Establishing and fostering relationships with clients and building trust in our strategic POV and guidance
- Identify opportunities within assigned engagements for incremental project work as well as broader services opportunities and develop client proposals to push these forward
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- This is a hybrid role, with 2 days per week in office required. You must reside in one of our US office locations: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, or Miami
- 5-7+ years' experience in social media, with an emphasis on organic and paid social management, brand management, influencer or experience marketing
- Experience with global consumer product and technology brands is a plus
- Specific experience in organic social campaigns and programs that create engagement
- Deep knowledge of development of content forms, including video, text, still imagery, animation, live action and other content forms that best utilize technology available across social media/digital platforms
- Comfortable incorporating a range of AI tools and products into workflows and curious about new and continued AI integration
- Experience leading the planning and management of campaign executions, including developing, evaluating, and implementing innovative ideas
- Extensive familiarity and past experience with project-based client work
- Ability to articulate with strong presentation skills and to contribute to executive-level discourse; excellent written communication abilities
- Demonstrated strength in problem solving and analytics and capable of driving insight to action
- Strong client focus and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadline constraints
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience working with top tier brands and leaders in crafting creative, social-first strategies that drive measurable results
- Loves a fast paced environment - cross-functional collaboration will be key
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental, vision, and more!
- Generous time-off package available day one!
- 401k & Roth retirement investment options with employer match after one year
- Gym and professional development stipends
- Culture Club with monthly activities like sports, games and happy hours
- DEI Council and Employee Resource Groups
- Commute and parking benefits
- Wellness program that focuses on mental, physical and financial employee wellness
- And much more!
SALARY RANGE
$114,000 - $146,000 annual salary
About 1000heads
1000heads combines expertise in data & analytics, strategy, technology and creativity to help the world's best businesses build Social Age brands. 1000heads provides a fully integrated, end-to-end Social Transformation™ proposition to blue-chip clients encompassing data & analytics, strategy and implementation. 1000heads has a global footprint, employing over 200 people across 12 offices in London, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Bogota, Sydney, Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, Japan, Paris and Berlin. 1000heads' clients have included Alphabet, Keurig, The North Face, San Pellegrino, Amazon, Cisco, and Diageo.
1000heads is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we are passionately committed to working together to promote an inclusive environment which celebrates and promotes diversity. We are committed to our belief that diversity in our team generates better and bolder ideas, creativity, understanding and respect. We welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual's ability to perform their job.
INTRODUCTION
1000heads is looking for an ambitious and experienced creative strategist to join our team as Associate Strategy Director, acting as the senior strategic lead for one of our key tech clients. This role will serve as the day-to-day strategy lead, working with a cross-department team to develop world-class social presences for a highly visible brand. The ideal candidate is curious, confident, and creative, always asking questions and seeking better answers.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- End-to-end development of comprehensive social messaging and creative strategies that incorporate audience preferences, platform best practices, and brand goals
- Writing, in collaboration with account and creative leads, program, campaign, and creative briefs
- Leveraging our suite of tools (with focus on how to best leverage AI to increase efficiencies) to facilitate timely insights gathering and development of briefs
- Working closely with cross-functional teams (particularly insights, creative, community and creator relationships teams) to develop and deliver 360 strategies
- Being (and staying) well-versed in social-first excellence and keeping the team abreast of trends and changes within the landscape
- Identification of cultural trends / shifts / moments that are relevant to our work and with regular sharing to internal teams and client
- Be the source of truth in tracking execution of strategies to ensure we're delivering on the strategy and meeting our goals
- Provide strategic insights and POVs to clients
- Establishing and fostering relationships with clients and building trust in our strategic POV and guidance
- Identify opportunities within assigned engagements for incremental project work as well as broader services opportunities and develop client proposals to push these forward
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- This is a hybrid role, with 2 days per week in office required. You must reside in one of our US office locations: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, or Miami
- 5-7+ years' experience in social media, with an emphasis on organic and paid social management, brand management, influencer or experience marketing
- Experience with global consumer product and technology brands is a plus
- Specific experience in organic social campaigns and programs that create engagement
- Deep knowledge of development of content forms, including video, text, still imagery, animation, live action and other content forms that best utilize technology available across social media/digital platforms
- Comfortable incorporating a range of AI tools and products into workflows and curious about new and continued AI integration
- Experience leading the planning and management of campaign executions, including developing, evaluating, and implementing innovative ideas
- Extensive familiarity and past experience with project-based client work
- Ability to articulate with strong presentation skills and to contribute to executive-level discourse; excellent written communication abilities
- Demonstrated strength in problem solving and analytics and capable of driving insight to action
- Strong client focus and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadline constraints
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience working with top tier brands and leaders in crafting creative, social-first strategies that drive measurable results
- Loves a fast paced environment - cross-functional collaboration will be key
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental, vision, and more!
- Generous time-off package available day one!
- 401k & Roth retirement investment options with employer match after one year
- Gym and professional development stipends
- Culture Club with monthly activities like sports, games and happy hours
- DEI Council and Employee Resource Groups
- Commute and parking benefits
- Wellness program that focuses on mental, physical and financial employee wellness
- And much more!
SALARY RANGE
$114,000 - $146,000 annual salary
About 1000heads
1000heads combines expertise in data & analytics, strategy, technology and creativity to help the world's best businesses build Social Age brands. 1000heads provides a fully integrated, end-to-end Social Transformation™ proposition to blue-chip clients encompassing data & analytics, strategy and implementation. 1000heads has a global footprint, employing over 200 people across 12 offices in London, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Bogota, Sydney, Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, Japan, Paris and Berlin. 1000heads' clients have included Alphabet, Keurig, The North Face, San Pellegrino, Amazon, Cisco, and Diageo.
1000heads is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we are passionately committed to working together to promote an inclusive environment which celebrates and promotes diversity. We are committed to our belief that diversity in our team generates better and bolder ideas, creativity, understanding and respect. We welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual's ability to perform their job.
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Mid Level Strategy Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level strategy associate job?
Position yourself by leading with ownership: highlight projects where you drove the analysis, shaped the recommendation, and influenced a decision rather than just supported one. Tailor your resume to show cross-functional collaboration, structured problem-solving, and measurable outcomes. Roles at this level prioritize candidates who can operate independently, so demonstrate initiative and the ability to manage ambiguity without heavy supervision.
Which companies hire mid level strategy associates?
Companies hiring mid level strategy associates right now include JPMorganChase, TikTok, and DoorDash, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers large corporations with dedicated strategy functions, management consulting firms, and high-growth companies building out their internal planning capabilities.
Are there remote mid level strategy associate jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at this level. About 30% of mid level strategy associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how strategy and planning work has shifted toward distributed teams. Fully on-site roles tend to cluster at firms where in-person stakeholder access is central to the work.
How do I move up to a mid level strategy associate role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on deepening your analytical toolkit, taking on progressively larger projects, and demonstrating that your output drives real decisions. Focus on owning a workstream rather than contributing to one, building relationships with senior stakeholders, and showing measurable impact. Developing a clear specialty, whether in a sector, function, or methodology, accelerates the transition.
Which industries hire the most mid level strategy associates?
Mid Level strategy associate roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Investment & Asset Management, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to invest heavily in internal strategy functions because they face complex competitive dynamics, frequent market shifts, or large-scale operational decisions that benefit from structured analytical support.