Senior Associate, Content

Job Description:
Who We Are
Carat Content was created to help brands build deeper connections with consumers in a world where engagement, commerce, and media increasingly converge around content. By combining the art of storytelling with media strategy, audience insights, and research, our mission is to develop meaningful branded content solutions that strengthen consumer engagement and brand affinity.
As part of dentsu and closely integrated with Carat’s Strategy, Planning, Investment, and Insights teams, Carat Content develops and delivers content-first solutions that leverage partnerships with publishers, creators, and entertainment platforms to drive business results.
Position Summary
Carat Content is seeking a Senior Associate to play a key supporting role in the development of audience-first, insight-led storytelling opportunities across a variety of client and category initiatives.
The Senior Associate will work closely with senior team members on content-related projects, helping to develop and execute content strategies, identify emerging opportunities, and support innovative entertainment and creator partnerships. This role will also provide day-to-day support in managing relationships with clients, internal agency partners, and external vendors.
This position is integral to the success of the team, providing strategic, creative, and organizational support across branded content and entertainment initiatives while helping drive innovation and growth.
What We're Looking For
Strong organizational and project management skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Creative problem-solver with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strategic thinker with the ability to generate, develop, and refine ideas
Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable team player
Key Responsibilities
Support and collaborate with team members to meet client and category content needs
Assist in communicating key information, updates, and reporting to client teams and stakeholders as directed by senior leadership
Conduct market research and analyze competitive, consumer, and cultural trends
Gather and organize data to support insight development and strategic recommendations
Distribute RFPs to partners, coordinate responses, track progress, and participate in ideation sessions
Contribute to content recommendations, client presentations, and activation planning
Maintain key project status documents and trackers
Support NDA compliance processes and documentation
Collaborate internally and with media partners to ensure marketplace opportunities and team initiatives are managed efficiently and effectively
Assist with the curation and distribution of internal team communications and industry updates
Required Qualifications & Skills
2-3 years of professional experience in branded content, advertising, media, marketing, or a related field
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
Flexible, curious, and quick-thinking with a creative problem-solving mindset
High level of professionalism and ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, as well as familiarity with social media platforms
This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days per week in the office. Candidates must reside in New York City.
Additional Information 
At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.
The annual salary range for this position is $62,100 - $67,500 annually. We base placement within the salary range on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, and other factors permitted by law.
Benefits available with this position include:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
Life insurance,
Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
401k,
Flexible paid time off,
At least 15 paid holidays per year,
Paid sick and safe leave, and
Paid parental leave.
Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including providing time off according to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, following its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com .
To begin the application process, please click on the "Apply" button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.
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Location:
New York
Brand:
Carat
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent
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