Position: Director, Communications Strategy Location: Sandy Hook, CT (Hybrid/Flexible) Company: Mediassociates Mediassociates is an independent media planning, buying, and analytics agency helping brands drive measurable outcomes through our Precision Branding approach. We've been named an Adweek Fastest Growing Agency and an AdAge Best Place to Work. We're looking for a strategic thinker with a passion for audience insights and storytelling to join our strategy team. You'll serve as the link between brand objectives, data, creative, and media - shaping communications strategies that are audience-first and results-driven. Key Responsibilities Audience & Market Insights Lead cultural and behavioral research to uncover actionable insights

Develop audience personas and journey maps using tools like MRI-Simmons and Scarborough

Analyze competitive and category trends to inform strategic direction

Communications Strategy Create frameworks that define media's role across the customer journey

Align messaging across channels in collaboration with creative and media teams

Translate research into compelling strategic narratives

Client & New Business Strategy Support strategic planning for clients across industries like healthcare, retail, and finance

Contribute to pitch development and RFP responses with clear, insight-driven strategies

Innovation & Thought Leadership Help evolve our methodologies, including AI and measurement innovation

Identify new research tools, data sources, and storytelling formats

Ideal Candidate Profile 5-8 years in communications, brand, or media strategy (agency background preferred)

Skilled at turning research into insights and strategic presentations

Experience with audience research tools (e.g., MRI-Simmons, Scarborough)

Clear communicator with strong writing and presentation skills

Curious, collaborative, and future-focused

Our office is located in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. While we maintain a highly flexible work culture for all, our local candidates are encouraged to use our updated office space in Sandy Hook, CT which allows you to take part in our office culture and team development that naturally occurs in office. In addition, if you need to take a break from work, there is a beautiful waterfall and serene stream just outside our front door. Candidates from outside the local area who are able to work during our core East Coast office hours, 8:30am-5:30pm ET, are encouraged to apply but preference will be given to local or NYC Metro candidates. Mediassociates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.