Social Creative Strategist

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing global social and influencer marketing agency is seeking a Creative Strategist based in Central London. This role requires passion for social media and creativity, focusing on developing strategies for global brands across various sectors like fashion and beauty. The ideal candidate has a strong background in creative strategy and a thorough understanding of audience behavior and trends.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a creative strategy role preferably in social or influencer agency.
• Deep knowledge of social media trends and audience behavior.
• Strong communicator and comfortable using analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop audience-led, platform-native strategies for content campaigns.
• Lead strategic response on new briefs and shape new creative territories.
• Collaborate with creative and client services teams.

Skills

Ideation skills

Knowledge of social media platforms

Understanding of influencer trends

Strong communication

Analytical ability

Job description

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Central London (Hybrid, 3 days in office)

We’re on the lookout for a bold, ideas-driven Creative Strategist to join a fast-growing, global social and influencer marketing agency based in Central London.

This is a highly creative role for someone who lives and breathes social, understands creator culture, and thrives on turning insights into standout campaign ideas. You’ll help shape and pitch content strategies for major global brands, working across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop audience-led, platform-native strategies for influencer and content campaigns.
• Bring fresh, original ideas to life through creative ideation and concept development.
• Lead the strategic response on new briefs and proactively shape new creative territories.
• Define success metrics and ensure KPIs are clearly embedded in every campaign.
• Conduct market and competitor research to guide strategic thinking.
• Use data, trends, and social listening tools to validate and refine ideas.
• Collaborate closely with creative, client services, and new business teams.
• Confidently present and sell-in your thinking to both internal stakeholders and clients.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Solid experience in a creative strategy role, ideally within a social, influencer, or creative agency.
• Strong ideation skills – you’re an idea-first thinker who can creatively respond to briefs.
• Deep knowledge of social media platforms, influencer trends, and audience behaviour.
• Proven experience building content strategies and shaping campaign narratives.
• Strong communicator – articulate in both presenting ideas and collaborating with wider teams.
• Comfortable using analytics and research tools to underpin your work with data and insight.

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