Senior Social Strategist (Sport)

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Job Description:

Dentsu Creative is dentsu\’s sole global creative network, focused on sustainable brand transformation through applied creativity. Named Cannes Lions Agency of the Year in 2022, DC integrates with Dentsu\’s Media and Merkle networks. With 9,000 creatives worldwide, DC aims to deliver ideas that influence culture, shape society, and invent the future.

Role Purpose

Social is a significant growth area within DC. This role is crucial for our clients’ social success, responsible for developing and executing innovative social strategies to elevate brands, increase engagement, and deliver measurable results. You will be a leading voice in social for DC, working across markets for a sports client, and contributing to social innovation projects that push boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT

• Create comprehensive social media strategies for clients and new business pitches across owned and paid channels.
• Oversee the development of social content from a strategic perspective across markets.
• Develop products, playbooks, and workflows to ensure clarity and excellence in social scope for each client.
• Collaborate with creatives and creators to produce the best creative work.
• Coordinate with client service, operations, and community management teams for smooth account management.
• Work with media, data, and analytics teams for social planning, amplification, and execution.
• Build and nurture a social community within the agency and wider network.

SOCIAL EFFECTIVENESS

• Provide added value to clients through reports, workshops, and trend updates.
• Be an expert in measurement and evaluation techniques for social media.
• Track and report on social programs to evaluate their impact and value.

FUTURE DIRECTION AND INNOVATION

• Develop future models for social media.
• Create social products and processes for client adoption.
• Stay informed on social and content trends to guide the agency and clients.
• Utilize the right tools for strategy and results.
• Test, learn, and innovate with clients to push boundaries.
• Lead the agency in best practices and innovation.

Qualifications & Skills

We’re looking for someone with:

• A curious mindset and strategic thinking.
• Knowledge of social best practices, tools, and measurement techniques.
• Enjoys challenges and solving client problems.

Experience

• Proven success in social media for clients.
• Strong understanding of sports.
• Cross-market experience.
• Leadership in developing and leading social strategy teams.
• Experience delivering organic and paid social strategies.
• Deep understanding of social metrics and value realization.

Skills

• Presentation, technical skills, and platform expertise.
• Experience with social insight and measurement tools.
• Proposal, report writing, project planning, and trend setting.
• Leadership with empathy and vision.
• Positive client relationships and feedback.
• Growth in social accounts, revenue, and team development.
• Successful case studies and innovative social projects.
• Recognition of social excellence within DC.

Working with us

Joining Dentsu Creative means being part of a global, inclusive network that values humility, flexibility, and problem-solving. You will collaborate with inspiring colleagues worldwide, with opportunities for personal growth, learning, and creating impactful work.

What We Offer

• Permanent position.
• Based in Manchester or London with flexible working (currently 3 days in-office).
• Competitive salary and benefits tailored to your needs.

Inclusion and Diversity

Our inclusive culture fosters innovation and better outcomes. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, ages, nationalities, and abilities. We support flexible and adaptive work arrangements and are committed to accommodating needs related to disabilities or medical conditions during recruitment.

Location:

Manchester – Bonded Warehouse

Brand:

Dentsu Creative

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales

Industries

• Advertising Services

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