Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

We’re hiring a Senior Strategy Manager for a hybrid role in Burbank, California. Join our client’s dynamic Marketing Strategy & Operations team, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of entertainment marketing. This position is perfect for a strategic thinker with a background in marketing or media strategy, particularly within the entertainment or streaming sectors. Candidates with agency experience are also encouraged to apply. This is a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension. Onward Search provides benefits for a 40-hour work week and weekly paychecks (W2) for the duration of the contract.

There is no application deadline for this role.

Senior Strategy Manager Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with marketing leadership to develop and refine the strategic framework for the upcoming fiscal year, ensuring alignment with broader direct-to-consumer (DTC) initiatives.

• Enhance marketing prioritization processes to streamline campaign efforts and focus on high-impact projects.

• Strengthen cross-platform measurement by standardizing methodologies and establishing clear benchmarks for performance transparency.

• Maintain and improve planning tools such as Airtable and Marketing Mix Modeling tools to support scenario modeling and investment decisions.

• Work closely with channel owners to extract performance insights, identify optimization opportunities, and guide strategic adjustments.

• Conduct regular reporting audits to ensure consistency and clarity in performance measurement and storytelling.

• Prepare monthly executive summaries highlighting key business objectives and performance insights across platforms.

Senior Strategy Manager Qualifications:

• Over 7 years of experience in marketing strategy, media strategy, operations, or consulting.

• In-house agency experience (preferred).

• Experience in the streaming or entertainment industry, particularly within complex, matrixed organizations.

• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional projects and strategic planning.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Proficiency in database tools like Airtable and experience with Tableau, Looker, and Google Workspace.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Proven ability to build and scale marketing operations or strategy functions.

• Skilled in executive reporting and crafting strategic narratives for leadership.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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