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More about the role:
The Influence Strategist (AD) will provide strategic delivery across influencer and creator communications for a portfolio of clients and sectors.
This role is responsible for defining the strategic role of influencers within integrated communications programmes. You will translate client and audience challenges into clear influencer strategies, audience frameworks, creator ecosystems, channel recommendations and measurement approaches.
Working closely with clients, you will act as a trusted strategic advisor, helping them understand how influencers can support their business and communications objectives. You will work alongside account teams ensuring strategic thinking is applied consistently across briefs, creative development, activation and evaluation.
The role requires a strong understanding of the evolving influencer landscape, including creator communities, platform behaviours, cultural trends, audience motivations and the changing relationship between brands and talent. You will bring sound judgement, creativity and strategic rigour to help clients make better decisions about influence.
What you'll do:
- Develop insight-led influencer strategies that align creator activity with broader communications and business objectives.
- Build audience frameworks and creator ecosystems, identifying the right mix of influencers, experts, advocates and community voices.
- Shape cross-platform influencer strategies across social, video, podcast, live and emerging channels.
- Lead influencer planning, creator selection, partnership frameworks and content strategies that drive effective creative work.
- Provide senior counsel on creator partnerships, governance, compliance, brand safety and influencer risk management.
- Build trusted client relationships, leading workshops, presentations and strategic discussions.
- Drive organic growth and new business opportunities, including pitch and proposal development.
- Partner with PR, creative, paid, corporate affairs and analytics teams to deliver integrated campaigns and measurable business impact.
Experience that contributes to success:
- Senior Experience: A proven track record leading influencer marketing, social media within an agency or client-side environment.
- Set Strategic Standards: Contribute to best practice across influencer planning, creator selection, audience strategy, cultural insight, governance and measurement..
- Influencer Tech Stack & Analytics: Hands-on familiarity with influencer discovery, social listening, and analytics platforms (e.g., CreatorIQ, Brandwatch, Traackr, or equivalent).
- Communications & Presentation Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and articulate creative strategies with clarity and authority.
- DEI & Inclusive Culture: A commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment, championing diversity in creator representation and team talent.
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Influence Strategist in London employer: Burson
At Burson, part of WPP, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and continuous learning. Our collaborative environment encourages professional growth through diverse opportunities in the dynamic field of communications and media intelligence, all while being part of a global network that values creativity and strategic insight. Located in the UK, our team enjoys access to cutting-edge resources and a supportive atmosphere that empowers individuals to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
