Brand Strategist (Remote | $150–$350/hr)
<p><strong>Brand & Creative Strategy Expert</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position:</strong> <strong>Brand & Creative Strategy Expert – Executive Presentation Review</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Type:</strong> <strong>Contractor</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> <strong>$150–$350/hour</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> <strong>Remote</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>micro1 is engaging experienced <strong>Brand & Creative Strategy Experts</strong> to contribute to a client-facing project focused on <strong>executive-level presentation review, reconstruction, and enhancement</strong>.</p><p>Selected experts will apply their expertise in <strong>brand strategy, creative strategy, presentation design, visual storytelling, content editing, and executive communication</strong> to review and improve business presentations. The work will contribute high-quality, real-world examples to the training and evaluation of next-generation AI systems.</p><p><strong>Prior AI experience is not required.</strong> Deep professional expertise in brand, creative, marketing, or presentation strategy is the primary qualification.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Receive images of client business slides and accurately <strong>reconstruct them in Microsoft PowerPoint</strong> while improving clarity and visual impact.</li><li>Enhance slide structure, visual storytelling, data visualization, and messaging flow for <strong>executive and client-facing audiences</strong>.</li><li>Edit and refine slide content to strengthen message hierarchy, action-oriented titles, clarity, and overall narrative.</li><li>Create a detailed <strong>change log</strong> documenting every modification made and explaining the rationale behind each decision.</li><li>Clearly justify elements that are intentionally left unchanged.</li><li>Critically evaluate each slide while balancing design best practices with the original content's intent, context, and audience.</li><li>Improve the overall visual and narrative effectiveness of presentation materials without compromising the underlying message.</li><li>Deliver each reviewed and enhanced slide together with its reasoning and change log within approximately <strong>1–2 hours per assignment</strong>.</li><li>Apply consistent standards for presentation quality, visual communication, and strategic messaging.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><strong>5+ years of professional experience</strong> at a recognized:</li><li>Advertising agency</li><li>Holding company</li><li>Brand consultancy</li><li>In-house brand or marketing team at a major brand or technology company</li><li>Proven hands-on experience creating <strong>client-facing or executive presentations</strong>, including new-business pitches, campaign reviews, strategic brand decks, or similar materials.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in <strong>Microsoft PowerPoint</strong>, slide reconstruction, and presentation design.</li><li>Strong expertise in <strong>visual storytelling and data visualization</strong>.</li><li>Ability to transform complex information and data into compelling, visually engaging presentation materials.</li><li>Strong written communication and content-editing skills.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and critical-thinking ability.</li><li>Ability to clearly articulate and defend both presentation changes and decisions to preserve original content.</li><li>Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality work within project timelines.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Experience creating presentations for <strong>C-level executives, boards, major clients, or senior stakeholders</strong>.</li><li>Background in brand strategy, creative strategy, advertising, marketing, or communications.</li><li>Strong portfolio demonstrating executive presentation design and visual storytelling.</li><li>Experience turning complex business or marketing data into clear visual narratives.</li><li>Experience developing strategic brand presentations, campaign reviews, or new-business materials.</li><li>Previous experience with <strong>AI output evaluation, AI training, or rubric development</strong>.</li><li>Experience documenting and explaining creative or strategic decision-making.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Areas of Expertise</strong></p><ul><li>Brand Strategy</li><li>Creative Strategy</li><li>Marketing Strategy</li><li>Presentation Design</li><li>Microsoft PowerPoint</li><li>Slide Reconstruction</li><li>Executive Presentations</li><li>Client-Facing Presentations</li><li>Visual Storytelling</li><li>Data Visualization</li><li>Content Editing</li><li>Message Hierarchy</li><li>Action-Oriented Titles</li><li>Creative Direction</li><li>Strategic Communication</li><li>Presentation Evaluation</li><li>Brand Communication</li><li>Critical Thinking</li><li>Executive Communication</li><li>AI Training & Evaluation</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation & Engagement</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Compensation:</strong> $150–$350/hour</li><li><strong>Engagement Type:</strong> Contractor</li><li><strong>Work Arrangement:</strong> Fully remote</li><li><strong>Project Focus:</strong> Executive presentation review, reconstruction, creative strategy, and AI training</li><li><strong>Typical Assignment Duration:</strong> Approximately 1–2 hours per assignment</li><li><strong>AI Experience:</strong> Prior AI experience is not required</li><li><strong>Openings:</strong> Approximately 15 positions</li><li><strong>Work Style:</strong> Project-based engagement focused on high-quality client-facing presentation deliverables</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><ol><li>Submit your application with your resume and relevant brand, creative, marketing, or presentation experience.</li><li>Demonstrate at least <strong>5 years of relevant professional experience</strong> in an agency, consultancy, or major brand/technology organization.</li><li>Provide evidence of experience developing executive or client-facing presentations.</li><li>Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and presentation design.</li><li>Complete any required presentation reconstruction or evaluation exercise.</li><li>Demonstrate your ability to document and defend creative, content, and strategic decisions.</li><li>Complete onboarding if selected and begin contributing to executive presentation review and AI training workflows.</li></ol><p><br></p>