Social Strategist - Media Owner
Start: ASAP
Day Rate: £400/day, outside IR35
Contract: 2 months, with a view to extend
Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid - 3 days a week in the London office
We're looking for an experienced Social Strategist to join a fast-paced team on an initial 2-month contract. This role requires someone with a strong understanding of social platforms, audiences and culture, who can turn insights into compelling social-first strategies and creative opportunities.
Crucially, you'll have previous experience working within a publisher or media owner environment, with a strong understanding of how brands can effectively engage audiences through publisher platforms and social channels.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop social-first strategies and campaign approaches based on audience, platform and cultural insights.
- Turn client briefs and business challenges into clear, compelling strategic recommendations.
- Identify relevant social trends, behaviours and cultural moments that brands can authentically tap into.
- Work closely with creative, content, commercial and account teams to shape campaign ideas and executions.
- Develop strategic narratives and presentations for client pitches, proposals and campaign responses.
- Use social and audience insights to inform content recommendations across key platforms.
- Present strategic thinking clearly and confidently to internal teams and senior client stakeholders.
About You
- Strong experience working as a Social Strategist or in a similar social/content strategy position.
- Previous experience within a publisher or media owner is essential.
- Strong understanding of social platforms, audiences, trends and internet culture.
- Comfortable developing strategies that connect brand objectives with publisher audiences and environments.
- Experience creating compelling strategic presentations, pitch decks and client-facing recommendations.
- Confident working collaboratively with creative, content, commercial and client services teams.
- Able to work at pace and manage multiple briefs simultaneously.
- Available to start ASAP and work 3 days per week from the London office.
Sphere Digital Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Contract, Social Strategist employer: Confidential
As a leading employer in the data centre operations sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and accountability, while our commitment to safety and operational excellence ensures that you will be part of a team that values your contributions. With opportunities for international travel and the chance to lead critical operations across the EMEA region, this role provides a unique platform for impactful leadership and career advancement.
