Parental Leave Replacement: Advertising Strategist (m/f/d), Munich

Iris Worldwide; München; Hybrid; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading advertising agency in Munich is seeking an Advertising Strategist to replace a colleague on parental leave. This role involves developing communication strategies, collaborating with clients and creative teams, and requires fluency in both English and German. A minimum of three years in an advertising agency is essential. The agency offers flexible working hours and a dog-friendly office environment, along with attractive perks supporting professional growth.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Option to work remotely 2–3 days

Subsidy for public transport

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an advertising or marketing agency.
• Strong understanding of communication and brand strategy.
• Ability to translate insights into creative briefs.

Aufgaben

• Shape communication strategies for various campaigns.
• Work closely with creatives and account teams.
• Present ideas and strategies to clients.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Strategic thinking

Collaborative mindset

Confidence in presenting ideas

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Parental Leave Replacement: Advertising Strategist (m/f/d), Munich

The Opportunity We’re looking for an ambitious, articulate and enthusiastic Strategist (m/f/d) to join our thriving team in Munich for a parental leave replacement. This role is firmly rooted in advertising and agency work. You’ll be working closely with creatives, account teams and clients, shaping communication strategies that live across campaigns, channels and touchpoints. One day you might deep-dive into the medical diagnostics market to uncover meaningful insights; the next, you’ll be in a creative session helping shape a campaign idea. If you’re passionate about strategy in an agency context, this role is for you.

Iris Worldwide partners with some of the world’s leading organisations to build Participation Brands. Our client portfolio includes exciting healthcare brands like Alcon and Roche as well as BtoB and BtoC clients such as B/S/H, Siemens and Samsung.

What We’re Looking For

Please note: This role requires proven experience in an advertising or marketing agency environment. Applications without relevant agency experience cannot be considered.

• Fluency in English and German (spoken and written) is essential
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an advertising or marketing agency, ideally with exposure to B2B and/or healthcare clients
• A strong understanding of how communication, campaigns and brand strategy work in an agency setting
• Curiosity, strategic thinking and a genuine interest in people, brands and business challenges
• The ability to translate insights from research, culture, competition and technology into strong creative briefs
• A collaborative mindset: you enjoy working closely with creatives, account managers and project teams
• Confidence in presenting ideas and telling compelling stories, both internally and to clients
• Proactive, structured and comfortable managing multiple topics at once
• Someone who brings fresh thinking, challenges ideas constructively and shares best practices

What’s In It For You

• A fixed-term position (1 or 2 years) in a truly international and friendly agency environment
• English as our primary working language
• Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely 2–3 days per week
• Subsidy for public transport (Deutschlandticket – 50%)
• Dog-friendly office in the heart of Munich
• Well-known international clients and access to a global agency network
• Room to grow, learn and develop your strategic skillset
• Open culture with space for your ideas and perspectives

Iris Core Values

• PASSION - Passion fuels everything we do. We care about the work, about the people, and about the impact. We show up with energy, get involved, and make this place better every day for each other and for our clients.
• PROACTIVITY - We don’t wait for permission. We take ownership, stay curious, and never stop learning. We seek smarter ways of working, new skills to master, and better answers to briefs we’re given and even the ones we’re not. We don’t sit still and we don’t let opportunities pass us by.
• PERFORMANCE - Great work is our baseline. We push for better. We collaborate across teams, challenge the norm, and raise the quality of everything we deliver. Strong performance isn’t just about doing your part; it’s about growing the business, helping others succeed, and showing clients what Iris is made of.
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