Junior Strategist

Dentsu; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A global creative agency network is seeking a Brand Strategy Intern to support the Strategy team in developing insight-driven brand strategies. Responsibilities include assisting in consumer research, developing strategic frameworks, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and monitoring campaign performance. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and communication skills, be creative, and have a passion for brands and cultural trends. This role offers the chance to learn from experienced strategists in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Company-funded private medical insurance

Virtual GP access

Employee assistance programme

25 days annual leave plus extra days for birthday and wellbeing

Discounted gym memberships

Retail perks

Electric car leasing

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• A passion for brands, creativity, and cultural trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in research and analysis of consumer trends and insights.
• Support the development of strategic frameworks for client presentations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure strategies are actionable.
• Help monitor campaign performance and gather learnings for optimisation.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and ideation workshops.

Skills

Analytical skills

Storytelling skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Creativity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Brand Strategy Intern, you will support the Strategy team in developing insight-driven, culturally relevant brand strategies that inspire transformative creative work. This is an opportunity to learn from award‑winning strategists and gain hands‑on experience in shaping brand narratives for global clients.

What you'll do

• Assist in research and analysis of consumer trends, cultural insights, and competitive landscapes - this can include admin or data led research
• Support the development of strategic frameworks and presentations for client briefs and pitches, including formatting
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (creative, media, CX) to ensure strategies are integrated and actionable
• Help monitor campaign performance and gather learnings for optimisation.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and ideation workshops.

How you'll succeed

• Be Curious: Continuously seek out cultural trends and consumer insights to inform strategic thinking.
• Think Creatively: Approach problems with fresh perspectives and contribute ideas that inspire transformative work.
• Collaborate Effectively: Build strong relationships across teams and communicate clearly to align on objectives.
• Stay Organised: Manage multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Show Initiative: Take ownership of your learning and proactively support projects beyond your immediate remit.

A passion for brands, creativity, and cultural trends.

• Strong analytical and storytelling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with research tools is a plus.

Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network built to unlock exponential growth for clients through Transformative Creativity - a unifying force that drives innovation across people, businesses, and society. Launched in June 2022, it operates in over 145 countries and is fully integrated with dentsu's Media and CXM capabilities to deliver seamless, end‑to‑end solutions worldwide. Guided by the philosophy of "Building Brands for What's Next," Dentsu Creative empowers brands to navigate current challenges and prepare for future opportunities, crafting resilient, forward‑thinking strategies that thrive in an ever‑evolving world. At dentsu, we care deeply about our people. Our flexible benefits package supports your health, wellbeing, and financial future with company‑funded private medical insurance, virtual GP access, and an employee assistance programme. Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus extra days for your birthday, wellbeing, and volunteering. From discounted gym memberships and retail perks to electric car leasing and travel insurance, dentsu empowers you to thrive both at work and in life.

About Dentsu Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world's leading organisations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now operating in approximately 120 countries and regions, we bring together the power of a global network of leadership brands to deliver impactful, end‑to‑end growth solutions. Through our client promise, Innovating to Impact, we drive growth through integrated services across Media, Customer Experience Management (CXM), and Creative. Our business transformation (BX) mindset, combined with a focus on experience transformation (EX), drives sustainable growth for brands, people, and society. Our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and diversity enables us to continuously evolve, pushing boundaries while delivering measurable impact in a fast‑changing world.

Inclusion and Diversity At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.