Senior Social Media Creative Strategist

Senior Social Media Creative Strategist

Surrey

£32K + Bonus (OTE £40K)

A fast-growing digital agency with teams in the UK and US is seeking a Senior Social Media Creative Strategist to lead the creative direction for a diverse portfolio of creators and influencers. This is a hands-on, client-facing role with a clear progression path into a Creative Director position as the agency scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Onboard new creators and define their brand positioning and creative strategy
• Build growth roadmaps and ensure creators have the tools and support to execute
• Provide ongoing feedback and creative direction to talent
• Collaborate with editors and cameramen to bring content ideas to life
• Develop fresh, trend-driven content ideas across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging platforms
• Manage creator campaigns end-to-end, including performance tracking and reporting
• Lead and mentor a small creative team (currently three assistants)
• Oversee scriptwriting and idea generation to ensure content remains engaging and on-brand
• Act as a client-facing strategist, working directly with creators and partner agencies

Skills & Experience

• 2+ years’ experience in social media, creative strategy, or digital marketing (agency or creator-focused preferred)
• Strong platform knowledge: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging channels
• Proven ability to build creative strategies that drive growth and engagement
• Experience working directly with creators and providing constructive feedback
• Understanding of content production, scripting, filming setups, and editing workflows
• Confident mentoring junior team members and managing multiple projects
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Flexible with working hours and time zones
• Proactive, adaptable, and results-driven

Benefits

• 28 days paid leave (including public holidays)
• Gym membership with spa and sauna access
• Regular team events and trips
• WFH flexibility and personal development budget
• Pension scheme
• All necessary hardware and software provided