Luminary Media, LLC jobs in New York, NY

About Us We are a strategy and innovation consultancy that helps organizations thrive in the face of change. Thorny problems are our strong suit. We're a team of consultants who are energized by big, messy problems. We are strategists, analysts, designers, and editors who bring agility and flexibility to projects focused on stemming chronic disease, closing the skills gap, rethinking the future of work, supporting digital transformations, using data to make smart cities safer, developing sustainable business models, and making moonshot investments. We help companies thrive in the face of change. Our clients are “innovation mavericks” - leaders inside global corporations, nonprofits, and federal agencies who are tasked with helping their organizations adapt to the technological, economic, political, and social norms of the 21st century. We're the strategy and innovation consultants they call when there's no playbook for the problem they're trying to solve. Our open innovation practice was established in 2011. We are particularly focused on open innovation for impact, making use of incentive prize mechanisms to accelerate innovations such as artificial organs (Artificial Kidney Prize), early biothreat detection (DHS Hidden Signals Challenge), access to career and technical education (the Ed Prizes challenge series), and improving our understanding of Earth's magnetism (NGA MagQuest). We have an equal appreciation for strategy and execution. We offer our clients the upfront thinking that goes into careful strategy development and can become partners in execution to ensure those strategies are implemented. We believe that career choices are not binary; you can have a challenging and rewarding career as part of a high-performing team and also live your life. Our clients appreciate that we bring the highest level of excellence to everything we do, and our team appreciates that we are extraordinarily efficient so that you aren't expected to be online later. Please note: for employment at Luminary Labs, you must be fully vaccinated (including booster) for COVID-19 to ensure compliance with enhanced health and safety protocols. The Role Luminary Labs seeks Senior Associates to develop strategies and oversee program execution for our Fortune 500, nonprofit, and government clients. Please note that our team has embraced a hybrid model for our five-day work week, with two synchronous days in the office and three days wherever you work best. This role is based in New York City and will join our team in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays most weeks. About YouYou have earned your analytical chops and are a big-picture thinker who is comfortable identifying connective patterns and crafting a story from research and analysis. You are known for being a flawless executor while keeping projects on time and on budget. Your positive attitude and exceptional people skills are an asset. You are hungry to learn and grow while delivering results that exceed client expectations. You care about the impact your work has on the world and have been looking for a career path that is both high-performance and high-impact. People love to have you on their team. You love to be part of a team.Role and Responsibilities Lead key work streams. Own project work plans, from conducting market, competitive, and digital analysis and research to developing and launching open innovation challenge programs. Manage junior team members on work streams to ensure high-quality execution, and effective managing up of key deliverables. Serve as a client champion. Earn respect and trust of our clients to serve as a go-to point-of-contact. Maintain empathy and perseverance to make change in large organizations. Connect the dots. Quickly get up to speed on new client industries, and keep your finger on the pulse of incumbents and newcomers. Identify key nodes in any given industry network, participate in industry events, stay abreast of relevant news and trends, tap into the network to drive value for our clients, and contribute to thought leadership work. Communicate the vision. Craft presentations and storytelling, both internally and with clients, leveraging the team's insight and analysis. Contribute to strategy formulation and help to create “the big idea” for our clients. Drive business growth. Support the development of new business proposals and pitches and deepen value with existing clients. Support company growth by participating in the ongoing recruitment of talent. Desired Skills and Experience MBA or Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience 4-5+ years experience working with clients or teams who trust you implicitly; 2-3+ years of client services experience preferred Demonstrated work and/or educational experience in synthesizing data, drawing meaningful insights, and providing actionable strategies; an understanding of best uses and constraints of digital analytics measurement is a plus Exhibit leadership qualities, knowing how to effectively bridge work flow between senior and junior team members to maximize productivity and efficiency Exceptional attention to detail - quick to catch internal inconsistencies in documents and strong ability to recall key insights and decisions that impact project thinking Good technological literacy and ability to quickly navigate the full functionality of tools like Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Dropbox, and Google Docs Early adopter of emerging technology for networking and intelligence gathering Stellar communication and presentation skills with a high EQ, demonstrating an ability to strike the right tone with clients in e-mails and verbal communications Ability to structure thinking in an easy to follow manner Strong numeracy; Excel skills a plus Are super-flexible, adaptable, realistic, practical, and agile Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Investing in our people is a high priority. Benefits include: Competitive compensation and formal bonus structure Health benefits package (80% of premium is covered for health, dental, and vision) Competitive vacation package Paid family leave 401k plan with matching Pre-tax transit check Cell-phone reimbursement Fitness reimbursement Education stipend and growth opportunities Charitable donation matching Opportunities to mentor and be mentored Does this sound like you? Please submit your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, tell us why you want to work at Luminary Labs, and describe three examples of ideas, companies, or teams that you consider to be at the forefront of innovation. Let us know your availability for employment. If available, please include examples of your own work or thinking online (blog posts, Slideshare examples). Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. No agencies please. The total compensation package for this role includes a base salary in the range of $95,000 to $115,000 plus a discretionary annual performance bonus. The starting salary for this role is at the lower bound of the salary range; an individual's starting salary will depend on the individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

About Us We are a strategy and innovation consultancy that helps organizations thrive in the face of change. Thorny problems are our strong suit. We're a team of consultants who are energized by big, messy problems. We are strategists, analysts, designers, and editors who bring agility and flexibility to projects focused on stemming chronic disease, closing the skills gap, rethinking the future of work, supporting digital transformations, using data to make smart cities safer, developing sustainable business models, and making moonshot investments. We help companies thrive in the face of change. Our clients are “innovation mavericks” - leaders inside global corporations, nonprofits, and federal agencies who are tasked with helping their organizations adapt to the technological, economic, political, and social norms of the 21st century. We're the strategy and innovation consultants they call when there's no playbook for the problem they're trying to solve. Our open innovation practice was established in 2011. We are particularly focused on open innovation for impact, making use of incentive prize mechanisms to accelerate innovations such as artificial organs (Artificial Kidney Prize), early biothreat detection (DHS Hidden Signals Challenge), access to career and technical education (the Ed Prizes challenge series), and improving our understanding of Earth's magnetism (NGA MagQuest). We have an equal appreciation for strategy and execution. We offer our clients the upfront thinking that goes into careful strategy development and can become partners in execution to ensure those strategies are implemented. We believe that career choices are not binary; you can have a challenging and rewarding career as part of a high-performing team and also live your life. Our clients appreciate that we bring the highest level of excellence to everything we do, and our team appreciates that we are extraordinarily efficient so that you aren't expected to be online later. Please note: for employment at Luminary Labs, you must be fully vaccinated (including booster) for COVID-19 to ensure compliance with enhanced health and safety protocols. The RoleLuminary Labs seeks a digital-savvy communications specialist to support public-facing initiatives, including open innovation programs and accelerators, on behalf of our Fortune 500, government, and nonprofit clients. This is a unique opportunity to help our clients communicate complex problems, learn directly from senior leadership, and grow within a consulting firm as an in-house communications and marketing expert. Please note that our team has embraced a hybrid model for our five-day work week, with two synchronous days in the office and three days wherever you work best. This role is based in New York City and will join our team in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays most weeks. About You You're an action-oriented marketer who is motivated by the win. You have experience in strategic communications and marketing, either as part of an in-house team or in an agency or consulting environment. You get excited about rallying around a common goal, engaging audiences and communities, crafting high-impact messaging, exploring new technologies and media, and working with a team to form and deploy an effective communications strategy. You love driving impact through a well-run campaign. With a strong grasp of digital platforms, you look forward to checking your web and social analytics, and get excited about optimizing and iterating to achieve outcomes. You care about the impact your work has on the world and have been looking for a career path that is both high-performance and high-impact. We've powered programs such as Mission Daybreak, LymeX Diagnostics Prize, and the Learning Landscapes Challenge; this role would help identify creative communications opportunities and amplify our work and our company. No matter how nuanced the topic, you are a clear communicator; you can quickly get up to speed on complex topics and connect the dots between them to tell a compelling story. People love to have you on their team. You love to be part of a team. You are known for your high attention to detail, clear communication, and fresh thinking. Role and Responsibilities Marketing. Collaborate with a team to define audiences, set goals, and develop strategies. Identify opportunities to promote and amplify our work, and execute campaigns across channels. Keep a finger on the pulse of modern marketing and communications, and share best practices with the team. Analytics. Track campaign progress toward defined goals. Articulate actionable, data-informed insights. Offer recommendations for adjusting strategy and tactics to achieve outcomes. Audience development. Build networks and engagement. Research people and organizations, and conduct multichannel outreach. Monitor media coverage and pitch stories to relevant reporters. Research, writing, and editing. Quickly ramp up on new topics, filtering signals from noise. Take the lead on drafting compelling communications materials, including blog posts, press releases, email newsletters, and social media posts. Edit your own work - and your peers' - for clarity and consistency. Content strategy and production. Create thoughtful content plans and materials, balancing audience needs with project or business goals. Adapt messages for different contexts, and develop content for different channels and formats. Desired Skills and Experience 4-6+ years work experience in tech-savvy marketing, communications, or business development; this includes 2-3 years experience working in an agency, consultancy, startup, or with corporate clients. Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale integrated communications programs; this includes managing social media campaigns, direct marketing, communities, and press outreach. Familiarity with Google Analytics and social media analytics. Experience researching and identifying influencers and press/event opportunities. Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. Superb writing chops; experience developing multichannel content to activate audiences. Excellent verbal skills and a high EQ; adept at translating communications strategy to internal and client teams. Ability to learn new platforms and tools quickly; experience with Mailchimp and WordPress a plus. Familiarity with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and/or other equivalent LLM, and sound judgement when it comes to using AI tools in a client services environment. Strong record as a high performer in academic, volunteer, or work activities, with noted leadership accomplishments. High adaptability to new organizational cultures; you are agile, realistic, and practical, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Does this sound like you? Please submit your cover letter and resume. (Writing is an important part of this role, and we view cover letters as writing samples.) We know that many communications/marketing professionals specialize in a particular area, such as social media or public relations; in your cover letter, describe your strengths and how you hope to grow in your next role. Please also include three examples of marketing programs that you admire or wish you had worked on. You may also include links to your own work or thinking online. Let us know your availability for employment. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. No recruiting agencies please. The total compensation package for this role includes a base salary in the range of $95,000 to $115,000 plus a discretionary annual performance bonus. The starting salary for this role is at the lower bound of the salary range; an individual's starting salary will depend on the individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

About Us We are a strategy and innovation consultancy that helps organizations thrive in the face of change. Thorny problems are our strong suit. We're a team of consultants who are energized by big, messy problems. We are strategists, analysts, designers, and editors who bring agility and flexibility to projects focused on stemming chronic disease, closing the skills gap, rethinking the future of work, supporting digital transformations, using data to make smart cities safer, developing sustainable business models, and making moonshot investments. We help companies thrive in the face of change. Our clients are “innovation mavericks” - leaders inside global corporations, nonprofits, and federal agencies who are tasked with helping their organizations adapt to the technological, economic, political, and social norms of the 21st century. We're the strategy and innovation consultants they call when there's no playbook for the problem they're trying to solve. Our open innovation practice was established in 2011. We are particularly focused on open innovation for impact, making use of incentive prize mechanisms to accelerate innovations such as artificial organs (Artificial Kidney Prize), early biothreat detection (DHS Hidden Signals Challenge), access to career and technical education (the Ed Prizes challenge series), and improving our understanding of Earth's magnetism (NGA MagQuest). We have an equal appreciation for strategy and execution. We offer our clients the upfront thinking that goes into careful strategy development and can become partners in execution to ensure those strategies are implemented. We believe that career choices are not binary; you can have a challenging and rewarding career as part of a high-performing team and also live your life. Our clients appreciate that we bring the highest level of excellence to everything we do, and our team appreciates that we are extraordinarily efficient so that you aren't expected to be online later. Please note: for employment at Luminary Labs, you must be fully vaccinated (including booster) for COVID-19 to ensure compliance with enhanced health and safety protocols. The Role Luminary Labs seeks an experienced consultant to lead teams in the development and execution of highly innovative programs for our Fortune 500, nonprofit, and government clients. About You You are known for your consulting chops and strong client EQ, having worked with and for leaders as a trusted advisor across numerous industries. You have experience implementing high-profile and large-scale programs. You have incredible attention to detail and can build and run a project plan in your sleep. You are enthusiastic about open innovation and the broad playing field it provides. You care about the impact your work has on the world and have been looking for a career path that is both high-performance and high-impact. You are passionate about working at the intersection of emerging technologies and the problems that matter. You are a leader who empowers your team to achieve excellence. You know how to give regular feedback and effectively delegate. People love working with you, and for you.Role and Responsibilities Serve as a client advisor. Earn respect and trust of our corporate, nonprofit, and government clients. Know the conditions for success and persevere to make change happen in large organizations. Lead the vision. Bring transformative thinking to our clients, while understanding the conditions for success within their environments. Translate said thinking into tangible programs that meet client goals. Lead the team. Serve as the ultimate owner of all project deliverables including project plan, content, format and storytelling. Work closely with your multidisciplinary team to ensure flawless execution, staying on top of the many moving pieces. Connect the dots. Have your finger on the pulse of your clients' industries, including the role of incumbents and newcomers. Identify key nodes in any given industry network, participate in industry events, stay abreast of relevant news and trends, and tap into the network to drive value for our clients. Drive business growth. Lead the development of new business proposals and pitches and deepen value with existing clients. Support company growth by participating in the ongoing recruitment of talent. Desired Skills and Experience MBA or equivalent experience 6-8+ years experience working with clients who trust you implicitly Proven leader who knows how to build and inspire a team; passionate about the career trajectory of those around you Early adopter of emerging technology for networking and intelligence gathering Are super-flexible, adaptable, realistic, practical, and agile Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Investing in our people is a high priority. Benefits include: Competitive compensation and formal bonus structure Health benefits package (80% of premium is covered for health, dental, and vision) Competitive vacation package Paid family leave 401k plan with matching Pre-tax transit check Cell-phone reimbursement Fitness reimbursement Education stipend and growth opportunities Charitable donation matching Opportunities to mentor and be mentored Does this sound like you? Please submit your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, show us three examples of ideas, companies, or teams that you consider to be at the forefront of innovation. Let us know your availability for employment. If available, also send us examples of your own work or thinking online (blog posts, Slideshare examples). Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. No agencies please. The total compensation package for this role includes a base salary in the range of $125,000 to $150,000 plus a discretionary annual performance bonus. The starting salary for this role is at the lower bound of the salary range; an individual's starting salary will depend on the individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job DescriptionAbout Us We are a strategy and innovation consultancy that helps organizations thrive in the face of change. Thorny problems are our strong suit. We're a team of consultants who are energized by big, messy problems. We are strategists, analysts, designers, and editors who bring agility and flexibility to projects focused on stemming chronic disease, closing the skills gap, rethinking the future of work, supporting digital transformations, using data to make smart cities safer, developing sustainable business models, and making moonshot investments. We help companies thrive in the face of change. Our clients are “innovation mavericks” - leaders inside global corporations, nonprofits, and federal agencies who are tasked with helping their organizations adapt to the technological, economic, political, and social norms of the 21st century. We're the strategy and innovation consultants they call when there's no playbook for the problem they're trying to solve. Our open innovation practice was established in 2011. We are particularly focused on open innovation for impact, making use of incentive prize mechanisms to accelerate innovations such as artificial organs (Artificial Kidney Prize), early biothreat detection (DHS Hidden Signals Challenge), access to career and technical education (the Ed Prizes challenge series), and improving our understanding of Earth's magnetism (NGA MagQuest). We have an equal appreciation for strategy and execution. We offer our clients the upfront thinking that goes into careful strategy development and can become partners in execution to ensure those strategies are implemented. We believe that career choices are not binary; you can have a challenging and rewarding career as part of a high-performing team and also live your life. Our clients appreciate that we bring the highest level of excellence to everything we do, and our team appreciates that we are extraordinarily efficient so that you aren't expected to be online later. Please note: for employment at Luminary Labs, you must be fully vaccinated (including booster) for COVID-19 to ensure compliance with enhanced health and safety protocols. The Role Luminary Labs seeks Senior Associates to develop strategies and oversee program execution for our Fortune 500, nonprofit, and government clients. Please note that our team has embraced a hybrid model for our five-day work week, with two synchronous days in the office and three days wherever you work best. This role is based in New York City and will join our team in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays most weeks. About YouYou have earned your analytical chops and are a big-picture thinker who is comfortable identifying connective patterns and crafting a story from research and analysis. You are known for being a flawless executor while keeping projects on time and on budget. Your positive attitude and exceptional people skills are an asset. You are hungry to learn and grow while delivering results that exceed client expectations. You care about the impact your work has on the world and have been looking for a career path that is both high-performance and high-impact. People love to have you on their team. You love to be part of a team.Role and Responsibilities Lead key work streams. Own project work plans, from conducting market, competitive, and digital analysis and research to developing and launching open innovation challenge programs. Manage junior team members on work streams to ensure high-quality execution, and effective managing up of key deliverables. Serve as a client champion. Earn respect and trust of our clients to serve as a go-to point-of-contact. Maintain empathy and perseverance to make change in large organizations. Connect the dots. Quickly get up to speed on new client industries, and keep your finger on the pulse of incumbents and newcomers. Identify key nodes in any given industry network, participate in industry events, stay abreast of relevant news and trends, tap into the network to drive value for our clients, and contribute to thought leadership work. Communicate the vision. Craft presentations and storytelling, both internally and with clients, leveraging the team's insight and analysis. Contribute to strategy formulation and help to create “the big idea” for our clients. Drive business growth. Support the development of new business proposals and pitches and deepen value with existing clients. Support company growth by participating in the ongoing recruitment of talent. Desired Skills and Experience MBA or Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience 4-5+ years experience working with clients or teams who trust you implicitly; 2-3+ years of client services experience preferred Demonstrated work and/or educational experience in synthesizing data, drawing meaningful insights, and providing actionable strategies; an understanding of best uses and constraints of digital analytics measurement is a plus Exhibit leadership qualities, knowing how to effectively bridge work flow between senior and junior team members to maximize productivity and efficiency Exceptional attention to detail - quick to catch internal inconsistencies in documents and strong ability to recall key insights and decisions that impact project thinking Good technological literacy and ability to quickly navigate the full functionality of tools like Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Dropbox, and Google Docs Early adopter of emerging technology for networking and intelligence gathering Stellar communication and presentation skills with a high EQ, demonstrating an ability to strike the right tone with clients in e-mails and verbal communications Ability to structure thinking in an easy to follow manner Strong numeracy; Excel skills a plus Are super-flexible, adaptable, realistic, practical, and agile Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Investing in our people is a high priority. Benefits include: Competitive compensation and formal bonus structure Health benefits package (80% of premium is covered for health, dental, and vision) Competitive vacation package Paid family leave 401k plan with matching Pre-tax transit check Cell-phone reimbursement Fitness reimbursement Education stipend and growth opportunities Charitable donation matching Opportunities to mentor and be mentored Does this sound like you? Please submit your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, tell us why you want to work at Luminary Labs, and describe three examples of ideas, companies, or teams that you consider to be at the forefront of innovation. Let us know your availability for employment. If available, please include examples of your own work or thinking online (blog posts, Slideshare examples). Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. No agencies please. The total compensation package for this role includes a base salary in the range of $95,000 to $115,000 plus a discretionary annual performance bonus. The starting salary for this role is at the lower bound of the salary range; an individual's starting salary will depend on the individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.