Senior Strategist

Fusion Hill is looking for an experienced Senior Strategist who can get to the heart of a business challenge, uncover the insight that matters and turn it into a clear, compelling path forward. You’ll lead strategic thinking across brand positioning, messaging, communications and content strategy, working directly with clients and collaborating closely with our research and creative teams. Our work spans complex industries including healthcare, financial services and technology, so we’re looking for someone who is equally comfortable digging into complexity, shaping a point of view and confidently guiding clients toward action. This is a hybrid position based in Minneapolis, offering flexibility to work remotely while also requiring in‑office presence to support collaboration, creative thinking, and team connection.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality strategy deliverables with minimal oversight (core deliverables include brand/product positioning, messaging hierarchies, communications plans and content strategy).
• Provide clients with actionable implications and recommendations.
• Help clients set objectives and navigate key milestones.
• Lead client workshops, stakeholder interviews and strategic discussions with credibility and authority.
• Pitch and edit pieces of thought leadership.
• Serve as the client communications point person and project manager for strategy projects, problem‑solving to keep projects on track.
• Write new business proposals for multi‑phase projects.
• Mentor and/or manage associate strategists.
• Build partnerships across the agency.
• Live and deliver on Fusion Hill core values.

Qualifications

• 6‑8+ years of agency experience serving as a strategic lead on client projects and/or accounts.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a similar field.
• Experience in B2B marketing and complex businesses (e.g., healthcare, financial services).
• Clear and concise communicator, whether writing or presenting.
• Proven ability to provide thoughtful guidance and constructive feedback to creative teams.
• Keen attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Advanced proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time and meet deadlines.

Working Conditions / Environmental and Physical Requirements

• Predominantly sedentary role, but may require moving about the office or other facilities.
• Constant computer use with the ability to observe details at close proximity.
• Effective communication of information to others.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Occasional ability to carry and/or lift items up to 25 pounds.

Pay

Starting salary is $85,000+, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401 K match and profit sharing.
• Bonus.
• Paid time off including vacation, wellness (sick) time, company‑paid holidays, birthday, and winter break.
• Flexible hybrid work model and home office reimbursement.
• Paid volunteer time.