1021 Creative

We are a global cultural insights and curatorial studio, founded in 2014. We help brands and platforms understand cultural developments so they can make strategic decisions. We decode cultural signals, from viral moments to lasting movements, so clients can respond clearly and confidently. We aim to help clients improve their strategies, briefs, audience experiences, and cultural relevance with real-world insight to make informed communication decisions.

We offer cultural insights, audience intelligence, trend forecasting, music and video curation, content moderation, editorial strategy, metadata optimization, and qualitative and quantitative research. We provide global-to-local expertise and support creative execution. Specific work includes tracking and organizing music content for quality control, managing data for events, performing quality assurance and analysis of event data, and curating video content while analyzing trends and providing insights on pop culture and the digital landscape.

Our clients include Apple, YouTube, Snap, Amazon, National Geographic, HarperCollins, and Keith Richards.

We are committed to building teams that reflect the world and creating space for diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We value the skills, ideas, and creativity our employees bring and aim to provide support and resources for success. We strive for a workplace where every team member is respected, heard, and genuinely valued for their unique contributions, ensuring fairness, care, and consistency.

We value curiosity, empathy, and engagement. We support our team and work to build a healthy, people-first work culture where individuals can do their best work. We believe in open communication, feedback, and discussion, ensuring employee voices are heard.

Our team has 201-500 employees, including over 200 cultural experts across 13 countries. The team spans 12 countries and collectively speaks 28 languages, placing members within the communities where culture happens.

We operate as a remote workplace that is connected, supportive, and collaborative. We foster a culture built on trust, respect, and shared experiences, including virtual events and celebrations. Our team consists of passionate pop culture experts who bring their ideas together. We encourage learning opportunities, career development, and personal passion side projects.

We offer a range of benefits, which may vary by location. These include a remote work environment and flexible hours. Employees receive comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, group life insurance, and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

We provide generous paid time off, including annual leave (up to 32 days in some regions), sick leave, and paid holidays. Depending on country requirements, compensatory pay or floating holidays may be offered for holiday work. For retirement savings, a 401(k) retirement plan is available with up to a 4% company match. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is also provided. Performance-based commissions are offered for specific roles, such as business development.