Creative Account Strategist

Title: Creative Account Strategist
Location: New York, N.Y. or Washington, D.C.
Role duration: February 2026 - October 31st, 2026

ABOUT ORCHESTRA

Orchestra is a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world. From decoding audiences to designing bold strategies, Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence. The company offers programs that span from the highest level strategic business counsel through to tactical execution. Orchestra brings together 700+ people with experience across consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and more. Made up of leading firms BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals, and Versus Media Group, a strategy-first political media team. Learn more at www.orchestraco.com.

People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

ABOUT THE CAMPAIGNS TEAM

The Campaigns team is a leading Democratic political consulting and direct mail firm with a record of winning tough races. We have an in-house creative studio that specializes in brand strategy, copywriting, design and direct mail production. We serve as creative partners to our clients, helping them solve their biggest challenges from brainstorming to creative production and execution. Together, we’re a team of strategists, copywriters, branding experts, designers and strategists. 

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Orchestra is seeking a Creative Account Strategist to join our Campaigns (BRC) team, which is one part political direct mail firm, one part nonprofit branding agency. This role will focus on our non-political work, which includes branding, copywriting, and design related projects for advocacy clients, nonprofits, foundations, higher education institutions and more. This person is integral to ensuring our team stays on schedule, teams are aligned, and provides our clients with timely and high-quality creative services. The ideal candidate is highly organized and has strong attention to detail.

Role location: Ideally, candidates will be based in our New York, N.Y. office, though can also be based in our Washington, D.C. office, on a hybrid basis. The BRC team is in-office 2-3 times per week.

ACCOUNTABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

As Creative Account Strategist on the BRC team, you will...

• Manage multiple branding projects simultaneously from kick off to wrap up
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on day-to-day logistics
• Work directly with clients to schedule meetings; take thorough, accurate notes with action items and deadlines, send follow-up communications to clients 
• Develop and track work plans related to client projects, including communicating progress, flagging any issues early, and keeping clients informed 
• Manage internal workflows through a dedicated project management system 
• Quickly and thoroughly research new topics and share findings related to client projects
• Assist with marketing CCS’s work to other practices at BerlinRosen and across Orchestra by supporting in business development as well as developing case studies and blog posts
• Help create an environment where creative teams can do their best work 

Essential skills:

• High level of organization, meticulous attention to detail and an ability to multitask
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and follow up with questions when inquiries from clients come in
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders 
• Experience working with creative teams and understanding creative workflows 
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities in a high-paced environment
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Suite, Google Apps and project management tools, such as Asana or Wrike 

Preferred skills:

• 3-6 years or project management experience, preferable in a branding, creative, or design agency

WORKING AT ORCHESTRA

Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills): $65,000-$75,000

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