Application Guide
How to Apply for Performance Media Strategist - AntiSocial
at Thinkingbox
🏢 About Thinkingbox
AntiSocial, part of the Thinkingbox family, is a social-first digital marketing agency that thrives on creativity and collaboration. With a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and fun—complete with office dogs and monthly events—it's a place where your ideas can flourish while working with top global brands.
About This Role
As a Performance Media Strategist, you'll lead paid media strategies across retail and e-commerce accounts, optimizing campaigns for maximum ROI. Your data-driven decisions will directly impact client success in a competitive digital landscape, making you a key driver of results.
💡 A Day in the Life
Your day might start with reviewing campaign dashboards to spot performance trends, followed by a client check-in to discuss optimizations. Afternoons could involve collaborating with creative teams on new ad concepts and testing new platform features, all while brainstorming with colleagues in a vibrant, dog-friendly office.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Thinkingbox Is Looking For
- Experienced in managing and optimizing paid media campaigns (e.g., Google Ads, Meta, TikTok) for retail and e-commerce clients.
- Data-obsessed with a knack for turning analytics into actionable strategies that boost ROI.
- Creative yet analytical, able to balance bold campaign ideas with performance metrics.
- Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative agency environment.
📝 Tips for Applying to Thinkingbox
Highlight specific retail/e-commerce campaigns you've led and the measurable results (e.g., ROAS, CPA improvements).
Showcase your expertise in social-first platforms like TikTok, Instagram, or Pinterest, as this is a social-first agency.
Mention any experience with performance media tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Ads Manager, or programmatic platforms).
Tailor your resume to emphasize data storytelling—how you've used data to inform creative strategies.
Include a brief note about your alignment with AntiSocial's inclusive culture and collaborative spirit.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Express passion for social-first digital marketing and understanding of AntiSocial's creative, data-driven approach.", 'Emphasize your track record in driving ROI for retail/e-commerce brands through performance media.', 'Show enthusiasm for joining a team that values diversity, collaboration, and innovation.', 'Mention specific campaigns or results that demonstrate your ability to balance creativity with performance.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review AntiSocial's case studies on their website to understand their campaign style and results.
- → Explore Thinkingbox's broader portfolio to see how AntiSocial fits into the family and the types of brands they serve.
- → Check AntiSocial's social media channels for recent campaigns and their tone of voice.
- → Look up any press or news about AntiSocial's culture, awards, or innovative work.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't submit a generic application—tailor your resume and cover letter to performance media and retail/e-commerce.
- Avoid focusing only on organic social; this role is about paid media and performance.
- Don't neglect to mention specific metrics and results; vague claims won't stand out in a data-driven role.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!