Awards Strategy & Storytelling Leader

Publicis Groupe; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision

401K

Parental and family care leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Paid time off

Job summary

Saatchi & Saatchi is seeking a Creative Awards strategist to lead the agency’s awards strategy and execution, driving thought leadership that amplifies work for major clients.

The role requires a strategic storyteller, highly organized operator, and collaborative partner who can connect award-winning work with compelling narratives across campaigns and earned media. You will manage timelines, budgets, submissions, and assets while advancing the agency’s reputation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years in advertising or communications within an agency
• Proven track record managing awards submissions
• Strong understanding of advertising awards landscape
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and project management capabilities
• Ability to operate strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mentality with influence across teams and senior collaborators

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of awards strategy for Saatchi and our major client’s work
• Analyze global and regional award trends, jury behavior, and category performance
• Manage the annual awards calendar, deadlines, budgets, and submission timelines
• Shape award-winning narratives, case studies, videos, and written entries
• Edit and review all submissions for clarity and adherence to guidelines
• Oversee end-to-end submission process including approvals and payments
• Maintain a centralized awards performance database for future strategy
• Archive final assets for PR, marketing, and new business use
• Act as central connector across leadership and cross-functional teams
• Provide strategic guidance on positioning work for awards and earned media
• Manage multiple projects and budgets across awards cycles
• Lead budget tracking for awards events

Skills

Awards submissions

Storytelling

Writing & editing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in advertising or communications

Job description

Saatchi & Saatchi is seeking a Creative Awards strategist to lead the agency’s awards strategy and execution, driving thought leadership that amplifies work for major clients.

The role requires a strategic storyteller, highly organized operator, and collaborative partner who can connect award-winning work with compelling narratives across campaigns and earned media. You will manage timelines, budgets, submissions, and assets while advancing the agency’s reputation in a fast-paced environment.