Associate, Strategy and Growth

Racepoint Global; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 57,600 - 70,400; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications agency in Boston is looking for an Associate in Strategy and Growth. The role involves conducting research, synthesizing insights, and developing strategic plans to drive agency growth. Ideal candidates should have 2–3 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. The position requires in-office attendance two days a week. A competitive starting salary of $64,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in marketing, PR, strategy, or new business; agency experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and structured thinking.
• Ability to shift between competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to inform strategy and measurement.
• Synthesize findings into clear insights and recommendations.
• Develop internal and client-facing presentations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Writing skills

Time management

Presentation skills

Proactiveness

Job description

Senior Vice President, Agency Operations at Racepoint Global

About Racepoint Global

Racepoint Global is an independent integrated communications agency that helps shape conversations that matter for tech-forward brands. Racepoint crafts customer-centric narratives and creates multi-channel communications strategies that influence, engage, and reach target audiences in authentic ways. For twenty years, Racepoint’s work has established competitive differentiation and driven business impact.

Associate, Strategy and Growth Role

This role supports the agency’s strategy and growth functions, spanning research, insights, planning, measurement, and new business development. The Associate, Strategy and Growth, helps translate data, trends, and business challenges into actionable guidance and recommendations that inform account strategies, creative work, and agency growth initiatives. The ideal candidate is energized by solving problems, connecting dots, and contributing across a variety of assignments and industries, while helping the agency demonstrate its capabilities and impact.

Your Role at Racepoint

• Conduct research and maintain awareness of industries, audiences, competitors, and trends to inform strategy, measurement, and new business initiatives.
• Synthesize findings into clear insights, summaries, and recommendations.
• Support development of strategic briefs and plans.
• Develop internal and client-facing presentations and other communications.
• Maintain awareness of marketing and cultural trends.
• Collaborate closely with account teams to ensure strategy and measurement meaningfully inform communications and campaigns.
• Apply foundational knowledge of marketing and PR to connect insights to channel, program, and business development recommendations.
• Use research and new business platforms to surface prospects, maintain pipeline lists, and assist with outreach campaigns.

Skills and Requirements

• Structured thinker with strong analytical instincts.
• Strong research, synthesis, and insight development abilities.
• Solid writing, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong time management skills and ability to shift between competing priorities.
• Fast learner with a genuine interest in strategy, marketing, PR, and agency growth.
• Proactive, takes initiative, and can work independently when needed.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in marketing, PR, strategy, or new business; agency experience preferred.

Starting Salary for this position: $64,000

Please note: We are only considering candidates currently based in the Boston area. This role requires in-office presence two days per week—Wednesdays plus one additional day determined in partnership with your manager. These expectations may evolve over time.

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