Brand Strategist

Zambezi is a proudly independent, women-owned agency and the 2026 winner of the Ad Age Small Agency of the Year award, giving you the room to do the best work of your career. We are looking for a Brand Strategist to join us. This position is designed for a highly motivated and ambitious thinker with a passion for strategic thinking and how that inspires great creative. This person will provide essential support across a variety of client projects and relied upon for audience and cultural insights and brief development. This role is ideal for someone eager to bring insights to the table and contribute to a fast-paced agency environment.

You’re the right person for this role if…

• You’re naturally curious. You are eager to dig into culture, categories, and audiences, turning interesting information into insights.
• You can think macro and micro. You can run an audience on MRI or design a survey with detail, but still think about the brand opportunity.
• You understand and are knowledgeable about how strategy and creative deploys in multiple channels including social – we are seeking a generalist not a specialist.
• You champion your ideas with confidence, articulating your perspective clearly regardless of the room's dynamics.
• You are a strong collaborator. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You enjoy working in an integrated environment with all departments including creative, media and account.
• You are ambitious and entrepreneurial. You’re willing to jump in and bring solutions at every step.
• You care deeply about creative work and want to be an active partner to creative teams to craft ideas and push for breakthrough thinking.