Strategist @ Stage3 About Stage3 Stage3 is a creatively driven agency based in Los Angeles and Dallas. We make high-impact and innovative video and creative content for brands that are continuously launching something new. We have a strong presence in the automotive, consumer electronics, and luxury brand industries and provide a wide range of marketing materials – including video, web, and print. Our clients - like Toyota, JBL, and Grand Seiko - rely on us to turn complex product stories into emotionally resonant creative that works across both internal and consumer-facing channels. We are dedicated to being a valuable strategic partner for our clients by delivering on three promises:
- Having a deep understanding of the brand, product, and market
- Applying an innovative approach to everything we do, from ideation to execution
- Finding unique ways to tell a compelling story that the audience will love
We’re growing - and positioning ourselves as the go-to creative partner for mid-sized brands ($50M–$500M in revenue) that want a smarter, faster, and more strategic agency relationship. That’s where you come in. Position Overview We’re looking for a Strategist with 8+ years of experience who knows how to uncover insight, shape creative briefs, and help pitch - and win - great work. You’ll work closely with creatives, account leads, and clients to bring strategic clarity to everything from a product video to a full campaign. You love becoming an expert in new categories, and know how to take a vague ask and turn it into a simple, highly compelling brief. What You’ll Do Build Creative Briefs
- Translate business objectives into sharp, inspiring briefs that fuel ideas
- Identify audience insights, competitive gaps, and messaging opportunities
Support Campaign Development
- Contribute to concept development with simple and focused strategies
- Work with creatives from kickoff through execution to make sure ideas stay on-strategy
Pitch Support & New Business
- Help craft the strategic backbone of new business pitches
- Develop audience frameworks, brand territories, and content strategies that sell
Client Collaboration
- Present strategy in a clear, compelling way
- Be a strategic partner in conversations - someone clients trust to ask the right questions and give smart direction
Research & Insight
- Conduct research to support creative thinking
- Translate qualitative and quantitative data into plainspoken insights
What You Bring
- 6+ years of experience in an agency strategy role (brand, digital, content, or comms)
- Strong writing and deck-building skills
- Experience working on brand positioning, messaging, campaign briefs, and creative strategy
- Collaborative mindset - you like working side-by-side with creatives and account leads
- Comfortable presenting to clients and holding your own in feedback discussions
- Curious, resourceful, and insightful - able to dive into details or stay high-level, as needed
Nice to Have
- Experience with product launches, especially in automotive, tech, or lifestyle brands
- Familiarity with internal communications or B2B creative work
- • A portfolio of briefs, decks, or campaigns you’ve helped bring to life