About Havas Play At Havas Play, we build brands in culture. As an integrated culture marketing agency, we create culture-first 360 campaigns that sit in the space between traditional advertising and media - connected through culture, powered by partnerships, creators, talent, media and experiences. Senior Strategist (Social) About Havas Play At Havas Play, we build brands in culture. As an integrated culture marketing agency, we create culture-first 360 campaigns that sit in the space between traditional advertising and media - connected through culture, powered by partnerships, creators, talent, media and experiences. The Opportunity We are looking for a Senior Strategist (Social) to support strategic social-first thinking across major client relationships and help shape Havas Play’s offer across the social and creator landscape This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing social strategy team: We’re looking for someone immersed in social innovation and culturally fluent, with a strong sense of strategic rigour to bring fresh thinking to the team. Maintain a strong understanding of contemporary culture, communities, behaviours and social platforms. Unearth and apply social and cultural intelligence to strategy and creative help brands participate credibly and effectively in culture. Lead and contribute to the development of strategic workstreams across a diverse range of brands and rights holders. Produce clear, inspiring and actionable briefs for Play creative teams. Identify emerging trends, shifts and opportunities relevant to client categories and audiences. Demonstrate an understanding of client business challenges and commercial objectives. Support senior team members in managing strategic relationships and opportunities for growth. Frames problems and opportunities in ways that unlock creative and social solutions. Culture & Social Expertise Demonstrates strong judgement around brand participation in culture. Maintains a strong understanding of creator ecosystems, online communities and platform-native behaviour. Uses social intelligence and audience signals to identify emerging cultural opportunities and shifts. Demonstrates strong judgement in how brands engage with creators, communities and culture in credible and relevant ways. Understands how subcultures, fandoms and interest-based communities shape conversation and influence behaviour. Supports and develops junior team members: knowledge-sharing, upskilling and coaching. Measurement & Effectiveness Define success frameworks and KPIs that connect activity to brand and commercial outcomes. Work with client, creative, data and insight teams to ensure delivery against strategic objectives. Use campaign performance and learning to continuously refine and evolve strategy. Personal Qualities Strategic, curious and culturally engaged. Working Arrangements Office presence: Travel: Occasional travel for client meetings and events. This is an opportunity to join an agency built around creativity that drives impact, and to play a leading role in shaping how brands win in culture. LI-AC2 Contract Type :PermanentHere at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.SummaryLocation: LondonType: Full time
We’re Hiring: Senior Strategist, Branded Content in London employer: Havas Media
Havas Media Network is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in London that prioritises collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and employee development, team members are empowered to thrive in their roles while working on prestigious luxury accounts. The agency fosters a dynamic environment where creativity meets data-driven strategies, ensuring meaningful outcomes for clients and rewarding experiences for employees.
