Creative Strategist - Sports (Influencer & Social)

THE OPPORTUNITY ––We’re looking for a Creative Strategist to join a leading influencer marketing agency shaping the future of sport and creator content.This is a chance to be at the heart of an ambitious creative team, generating culturally impactful ideas that cut through on and off the pitch. You’ll combine a deep understanding of sport, especially football, with knowledge of the creators driving conversations online. From Champions League final nights to grassroots moments, you’ll develop and deliver campaigns that capture attention nationwide.If you thrive on fast-paced briefs, love pushing creative boundaries, and want to make a mark in an entrepreneurial environment, this is your opportunity to help build something special.THE ROLE ––Write, develop, and present creative concepts and campaigns that resonate with sports fans and audiences across social platforms, ensuring ideas are bold, innovative, and strategically aligned with client goals.Partner with senior stakeholders to craft and sell-in creative proposals, pitching directly to brand leads and ensuring buy-in through clear storytelling, cultural insight, and commercial impact.Identify and recommend top-tier talent — from established athletes to emerging digital creators — who can bring campaigns to life, drive talkability, and ensure cultural relevance.Work closely with producers, strategists, and account teams to nurture ideas through every stage of the process, balancing creative ambition with practical delivery.Act as a key client-facing partner, building strong relationships, understanding their ambitions, and helping them deliver best-in-class work that drives fame and cultural impact.Stay constantly ahead of the curve on sports news, influencer movements, and platform innovations, ensuring creative work taps into real-time conversations and opportunities.REQUIREMENTS ––Proven experience as a creative strategist with a background in coming up with engaging social media and influencer marketing concepts and strategiesThe ability to create and deliver talent-led, social-first campaigns, within sport, entertainment, and culture.Deep knowledge of sport (particularly football) and the creators shaping conversations around it, with an instinct for how brands can authentically connect.Excellent client-facing and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate creative thinking clearly and persuasively.A collaborative mindset, able to work at speed across different teams while protecting and championing great ideas.A passion for sport, culture, and big creative thinking – with the drive to help build the UK’s most exciting new influencer marketing offering.——If you think you\’re the right person for this role:APPLY TO THIS JOB AD WITH YOUR CVOR; SEND YOUR CV TO hello@sumo.london…and don\’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram(@sumo.london) for Jobs & Industry NewsSUMO are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender. As an employment agency, SUMO are fully committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all (both internally and on behalf of our clients).Thank you for your interest in the above vacancy. Please note – due to the high volume of CVs & applications we receive, we can\’t always get back to everyone, although we do try our best!