Awards Strategy Lead & Storytelling Architect

RiseMe; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Saatchi & Saatchi in the United States is seeking a Creative Awards and Coms Strategist to lead awards strategy and execution, while driving thought leadership that amplifies our work and client reputation. This role requires a strategic storyteller, an organized operator, and a collaborative partner who can connect the dots between award-winning work and compelling narratives across channels.

You will coordinate with creative, production, and account teams, manage deadlines and budgets, edit

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years of experience in an advertising or communications role within an agency.
• Proven track record managing awards submissions.
• Strong understanding of advertising awards landscape and what differentiates winning work.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and project management capabilities.
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Collaborative mentality with the ability to influence across teams and senior collaborators.
• Strong eye for business, sound judgment, and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Saatchi and our major client’s awards strategy, identifying high-potential work and aligning submissions to improve win probability
• Analyze global and regional award trends, jury behavior, and category performance to inform entry strategy
• Manage the annual awards calendar, including deadlines, budgets, entry fees, and submission timelines
• Partner with creative, production, and account teams to shape award-winning narratives, case study videos, and written entries
• Edit and review all submissions for clarity, accuracy, and adherence to award show guidelines
• Oversee the end-to-end submission process, including approvals, entry logistics, RFE/PO creation, and payment processing
• Maintain a centralized database of awards performance, tracking success rates and informing future strategy
• Archive all final assets, credits, and award materials for use in PR, marketing, and new business efforts
• Act as a central connector across leadership, creative, production, account, and client PR teams to align on priorities and deliverables
• Provide strategic guidance on how to position creative work for both awards and earned media success
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing deadlines across awards cycles and content needs
• Lead budget tracking for awards, including events, and related expenses
• Oversee agency-owned channels, including social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube) and website content
• Develop and manage social content strategy to amplify work, wins, and agency culture
• Partner with account and creative teams to publish case studies and news updates on the agency website
• Ensure brand consistency and quality across all external-facing communications

Skills

Awards submissions

Storytelling

Writing

Editing

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Agency experience

Strategic thinking

Job description

Saatchi & Saatchi in the United States is seeking a Creative Awards and Coms Strategist to lead awards strategy and execution, while driving thought leadership that amplifies our work and client reputation. This role requires a strategic storyteller, an organized operator, and a collaborative partner who can connect the dots between award-winning work and compelling narratives across channels.

You will coordinate with creative, production, and account teams, manage deadlines and budgets, edit