At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategy development and create impactful communications for major clients.
- Company: Join Crossmedia, a values-driven media agency with a focus on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, health support, and a fun, collaborative culture.
- Other info: Diversity is key; we celebrate unique perspectives and foster an inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping strategies that connect brands with audiences.
- Qualifications: 4-7 years in media or advertising strategy with strong storytelling skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Crossmedia is the global media independent agency committed to doing media and business the right way, guided by the principles of TRUST, REASON and the Pursuit of HAPPINESS. We focus on creating innovative connections between brands and people regardless of channel or budget, in an honest way. We are a values-based organization that earns our clients' TRUST through media transparency and objectivity in decision-making. We apply REASON & logic to solve our clients' greatest business challenges and invest in each colleague’s professional & personal wellbeing and growth.
We have offices in London, U.S. and Germany, with a client roster that includes Zalando, Airbus, Invesco, US Bank, Newell Brands, NASCAR, Planet Fitness, American Cancer Society, Ricola, Citizens Bank, and more.
YOUR ROLE
A Senior Strategy Manager leads the development of integrated communications strategies within a media agency, turning complex business challenges into clear, actionable plans. This role requires balancing cultural relevance with commercial impact, shaping strategies that drive both brand and business growth. Partnering closely with media planning, investment, analytics, activation, and creative teams, the Senior Strategy Manager develops audience-first communications strategies that connect insight, media, and data to deliver measurable business outcomes.
This is a hybrid role designed to balance collaboration and flexibility, with three days onsite each week and two days of remote work flexibility.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategy & Storytelling
- Lead end-to-end strategy development, from insight to activation
- Translate business challenges into clear communications tasks and channel roles
- Craft compelling narratives that align creative, media, and data
- Present confidently to clients and internal stakeholders
- Build simple, scalable frameworks that elevate strategic output on both a local and global level
- Client Leadership & Integration
- Act as day-to-day strategic lead for key client workstreams
- Build trusted relationships with mid-to-senior client stakeholders
- Lead integrated discussions across creative, media, and activation teams
- Run workshops, planning sessions, and project meetings independently
- Act as a strategic sparring partner to creative and other teams
- Insight & Planning
- Identify and apply shifts across culture, consumer behaviour, category, and brand
- Turn insights into clear opportunities and actionable strategies
- Shape full-funnel, connected ecosystem plans with defined roles for each channel
- Ensure a clear link from insight through to execution in all outputs
- Define clear measurement frameworks, learning agendas and effectiveness principles
- Growth & Agency Contribution
- Play a key role in new business pitches and strategic responses
- Mentor junior team members and elevate team output
- Contribute to thought leadership and case studies
- Bring fresh, distinctive thinking that pushes the agency forward
- Identify emerging media, technology and cultural opportunities
REQUIREMENTS
- 4–7 years’ experience in media, communications, or advertising strategy
- Strong strategic thinking and commercial understanding
- Excellent storytelling and presentation skills
- Confidence leading projects and client conversations independently
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to inspire cross-functional teams
- Curiosity, resilience, and a drive to continuously improve
- Entrepreneurial spirit and eagerness to bring ideas to the table
- A highly skilled individual looking for a place to learn and build something special
Location: London, UK (Soho)
Hybrid/Flexible: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Right to Work: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.
CROSSMEDIA BENEFITS
- Flexibility to work in a hybrid manner with in-office and work from home options
- Generous Annual leave
- Sponsored healthcare options and agency-wide physical & mental health support
- Pension (UK) and 401k (USA)
- Paid sabbatical at significant milestone anniversaries
- Generous paid parental leave policy
- Life milestone recognition & support
- The Pursuit of Happiness Fund devoted to helping Crossmedians find their happy
- Cell phone/tech reimbursement
- Learning & Development and training programs
- And burgers – lots and lots of burgers
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Diversity is in our DNA. Our commitment to an inclusive environment has long been embedded into agency practices. Almost one third of senior leadership identifies as a person of color and over half of our executive leadership are women. We have active mentoring & internship programs that create opportunities for underrepresented groups.
Strategy Manager in London employer: CROSSMEDIA UK
At Crossmedia, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, fostering a vibrant work culture that prioritises trust, innovation, and employee well-being. Our London office offers unique growth opportunities through collaborative projects and a commitment to professional development, ensuring that every team member can thrive while contributing to meaningful media connections. Join us in our mission to do business the right way, where your contributions are valued and your career can flourish.
