Strategy Resident
Description
CREATIVE STRATEGY RESIDENT
Job Title: Creative Strategy Resident
Group/Team: Strategy
Reports to: Strategy Mentor
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Part time - 20 week contract, Hourly
Time Period: Jan. 26th - Jun. 11th 2026
WHO WE ARE
MAS relentlessly pursues innovations and solutions that WOW to make lasting impressions for your brand. It’s the carefully considered colorful stage, content that teases new products and delights the viewer, that virtual platform that makes you feel like you are in the room together, and a customized pizza arriving at your door just in time for the show (seriously). We are obsessed with delivering MORE impactful and MORE magical moments that drop jaws, leave guests ecstatic, and give your brand the spotlight it deserves.
MAS relentlessly pursues innovations and solutions that WOW to make lasting impressions for your brand. It’s the carefully considered colorful stage, content that teases new products and delights the viewer, that virtual platform that makes you feel like you are in the room together, and a customized pizza arriving at your door just in time for the show (seriously). We are obsessed with delivering MORE impactful and MORE magical moments that drop jaws, leave guests ecstatic, and give your brand the spotlight it deserves.
Now you might be thinking, this all sounds great, but what is Creative Strategy at MAS? Good question! We build the strategies that help brands connect with their audiences in fantastically unique and meaningful ways. We are researchers, and data collectors, and brand whisperers, and why obsessors, and big idea makers. This could look like… helping a brand determine where and how to show up IRL for their consumers, translating complex objectives into a clear and compelling story, leveraging cultural insights to craft a social strategy, and identifying ways to measure an experience’s business impact. We are a mix of former copywriters, brand-builders, social strategists, and marketers working collaboratively across departments to bring bold experiences to life for our clients.
WHAT IS THIS
The MAS Residency program is a 20-week tasting of our MAS special sauce — who we are, what we do, and how we do it. It's a deep dive into the experiential marketing industry, where fresh minds can immerse themselves in our world (and our clients’). During this time, residents will have the opportunity to hone and grow their skills, while also uncovering new interests and opportunities along the way. Ultimately this is a unique chance to collaborate closely with leading experts in the field, forge invaluable professional connections, actively contribute to the agency’s perspective, and depart with substantial portfolio work.
The MAS Residency program is a 20-week tasting of our MAS special sauce — who we are, what we do, and how we do it. It's a deep dive into the experiential marketing industry, where fresh minds can immerse themselves in our world (and our clients’). During this time, residents will have the opportunity to hone and grow their skills, while also uncovering new interests and opportunities along the way. Ultimately this is a unique chance to collaborate closely with leading experts in the field, forge invaluable professional connections, actively contribute to the agency’s perspective, and depart with substantial portfolio work.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for an exceptional writer, aspiring marketer, and passionate creative thinker eager to grow and refine their skills. This person will be a part of the Strategy team, supporting RFPs, client projects, and internal initiatives.
We’re looking for an exceptional writer, aspiring marketer, and passionate creative thinker eager to grow and refine their skills. This person will be a part of the Strategy team, supporting RFPs, client projects, and internal initiatives.
We’re not looking for coffee runners, we’re looking for cultural collaborators! Recent grads, grad students, or anyone in the event marketing industry can apply - we're looking for standout candidates ready to go above and beyond what is asked for. We want relentless learners, envelope-pushers, and creatives who are immune to ordinary thinking. You’re not just here to sit in and watch how the magic happens; you’re here to roll up your sleeves and help shape the future for the world’s most influential brands.
Feeling it? Awesome, we’d love to have you!
YOU SHOULD HAVE
- 1-2 years of academic or professional marketing, copywriting, or creative writing experience
- A portfolio that showcases your past work
- A strong pulse on pop culture and emerging social trends
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- The ability to tackle research briefs and conduct efficient research
- Experience with GSuite (e.g. Slides, Docs, Drive)
- Enthusiasm for events and experiential marketing
- Interest in marketing, strategy, communications, or related field
- A knack for knowing what people want to see, read, and hear
- Experience managing multiple work streams simultaneously
- An affinity for telling a brand's story
- A strong attention to grammatical errors (what even is an Oxford comma anyway?)
- *Bonus points: Proficient in the use of AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct in-depth research on brands, audiences, and industry trends (events, design, and cultural), synthesizing findings into actionable insights
- Assist senior strategists in translating client business objectives and marketing goals into compelling, insight-led creative strategies and event themes.
- Contribute to brainstorming and ideation sessions to generate innovative and unique concepts for event experiences, environmental design, and guest engagement.
- Analyze cultural shifts and emerging technologies (e.g., experiential tech, sustainable design) to identify strategic opportunities for event design.
- Help develop and design visually compelling presentation decks (e.g., in PowerPoint, Keynote, or Google Slides) that articulate the creative strategy, rationale, and vision for client pitches and proposals.
- Assist in defining key success metrics for creative strategies, focusing on how event design drives tangible results (e.g., engagement, brand recall, sentiment).
- Gather and organize during and post-event data to support the creation of MAS case studies that showcase the business impact.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN
- Hands-on experience delivering research, crafting strategies, and brainstorming ideas for the world’s biggest brands
- Masterclasses on everything from how to craft the perfect story to how to ace the pitch
- Direct access and insight into each department: Strategy, Creative, Design, Accounts, New Business, Marketing, Production, and Operations
- Temporary position with potential for contract extension or conversion
- A collaborative, inclusive, supportive and enthusiastic team
- Flexibility in work schedules
HOW WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting pay for this role is between $21.00 per hour. Our pay ranges are based on third-party national average market compensation analysis. The actual pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
*SUBMIT A CREATIVE PRESENTATION*
We want to get to know you and your skills. This creative presentation is an opportunity to showcase how you work, think, and communicate — while also giving you a taste of what to expect.
Read the ask below, and use this template to create your presentation. Please title your file: “YOUR NAME_MAS Creative Strategy Resident_Creative Presentation 2026”. We can’t wait to see what you put together!
The Ask: YouTube wants to create a brand activation that celebrates KPop. It should be a consumer-facing event, targeting Gen Alpha, with the goal of cementing YouTube as the platform for KPop fans.
The 6-page presentation must include, in this order:
- Cover Page: Add in your name
- The Ask + Objective: Write in your own words
- Target Audience: Overview of the brand’s target audience based on your own research
- Key Insight: This should be based on your brand and audience research — a piece of data, a quote, or a takeaway based on bits of research.
- The Opportunity: Based on the ask, objectives, and your key insight, what is the brand’s opportunity with this activation? This should be 1-3 sentences.
- The Concept: 3-5 sentence description of your proposed activation idea. This description should include what the activation is and what makes it unique. Please include 3 images that help visualize your idea. Here are some questions to ask yourself to help you get inspired:
- Is it a pop up? A guerrilla marketing stunt?
- Does it travel? One weekend only? Single day moment?
- Is there a partnership or collaboration with another brand, celeb, or Creator?
- Is there entertainment?
- Is there a cool content capture moment?
SUBMISSION PROCESS
- Submit your Resume & Candidate Info via this Job Posting
- Email your creative presentation to [email protected]
SUBJECT: “NAME - JOB TITLE APPLYING - MAS RESIDENCY”
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications and presentations will be accepted till Dec. 5th, 2025
NOT SURE IF YOU SHOULD APPLY?
Studies show that those identifying as under-represented individuals might have talked themselves out of applying at this point. Don’t worry about checking every single box. At MAS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team – so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification in this job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this role or we may have other roles that better align with your skillset.
Studies show that those identifying as under-represented individuals might have talked themselves out of applying at this point. Don’t worry about checking every single box. At MAS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team – so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification in this job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this role or we may have other roles that better align with your skillset.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Individuals will be required to sit for the majority of the day and may be required to stand as needed. May require ability to ambulate primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Individuals may be required to travel via airplane, train, taxi, car and/or other means of transportation, as needed.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Individuals will be required to sit for the majority of the day and may be required to stand as needed. May require ability to ambulate primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Individuals may be required to travel via airplane, train, taxi, car and/or other means of transportation, as needed.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
OTHER DUTIES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee/ candidate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee/ candidate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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