Content Strategist

Sphere Digital Recruitment Group; Greater London, Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work 2 days in office

Benefits package

Job summary

Sphere is seeking a Content Strategist to join its growing content and experience practice in London or Brighton. This strategic, client-facing role turns complex data into clear, actionable content strategies that help brands plan, create and optimise content.

You'll lead content audits, develop roadmaps, present to clients, analyse performance and collaborate with SEO, UX, paid media and creative teams. The role also involves mentoring colleagues and staying ahead of SEO, GEO/AEO and AI trends.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in content strategy, organic social, content design or editorial.
• Agency experience or experience working across multiple brands.
• Strong writing, editing and content structuring skills.
• Good understanding of SEO, analytics and content performance.
• Knowledge of modern discoverability, including GEO/AEO.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with CMS and project management tools.
• Turn complex information into clear, user-focused recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead content strategy and large-scale content audits across major client accounts.
• Develop strategic roadmaps and actionable recommendations across content, editorial and organic social.
• Work directly with clients, leading presentations and becoming a trusted strategic partner.
• Analyse content performance, SEO and audience insights to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with SEO, UX, Paid Media and creative teams to deliver joined-up strategies.
• Help develop frameworks, best practices, case studies and thought leadership.
• Mentor and collaborate with other strategists and content specialists.
• Stay ahead of developments in SEO, GEO/AEO, AI and the evolving content landscape.

Skills

Content strategy

Organic social

Content design

Editorial

Analytics

SEO

GEO/AEO

Stakeholder management

Tools

CMS

Project management tools

Job description

Location: London or Brighton | Hybrid - 2 days per week in office
Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

Content Strategist

Location: London or Brighton | Hybrid - 2 days per week in office
Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

We're working with a leading global digital and experience agency looking for a Content Strategist to join its growing content and experience practice.

This is a strategic, client-facing role for someone who can turn complex information, data and insights into clear, actionable content strategies that improve how brands plan, create and optimise content.

The Role

You'll:

• Lead content strategy and large-scale content audits across major client accounts.
• Develop strategic roadmaps and actionable recommendations across content, editorial and organic social.
• Work directly with clients, leading presentations and becoming a trusted strategic partner.
• Analyse content performance, SEO and audience insights to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with SEO, UX, Paid Media and creative teams to deliver joined-up strategies.
• Help develop frameworks, best practices, case studies and thought leadership.
• Mentor and collaborate with other strategists and content specialists.
• Stay ahead of developments in SEO, GEO/AEO, AI and the evolving content landscape.
  

About You

You'll ideally have:

• Proven experience in content strategy, organic social, content design or editorial.
• Agency experience or experience working across multiple brands.
• Strong writing, editing and content structuring skills.
• Good understanding of SEO, analytics and content performance.
• Knowledge of modern discoverability, including GEO/AEO.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with CMS and project management tools.
• The ability to turn complex information into clear, user-focused recommendations.
• An interest in using AI and emerging tools to improve content planning and production.
• A collaborative, proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple projects.
  

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working - 2 days per week in London or Brighton
• Opportunity to work with major global brands
• Strategic, varied and high-impact client work
• Collaborative and multidisciplinary environment
• Strong benefits package and opportunities for development
• A role at the forefront of content, digital and emerging AI/discoverability trends

UK Right to Work required. Visa sponsorship is not currently available.

Sphere is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law.

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