What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Strategist position at We Are Social?
THE ROLE
We are looking for a Senior Strategist to join our growing strategy team. This is a team of
brand thinkers with a deep passion for social because it’s where culture and audience
insights take off.
This is a client facing role for someone who lives to solve business problems through
collaboration. Creative briefs are their love language and slides make them happy.
WE ARE
A creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on what’s
trending and creating campaigns that get people buzzing. We call it “Ideas Worth Talking
About,” and we're proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant
campaigns of the decade for brands like McDonald’s, Adidas, Universal Studios, and
YouTube.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE
- We like to laugh, we live for celeb gossip and we’re great on AUX.
- Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more!
- You best believe we know how to celebrate our wins. And our losses (it’s how we learn).
- From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we’re passionate about making a difference.
- Did we say snacks? Because we have great snacks. (Shoutout to Sheila who keeps the kitchen stocked.)
YOU ARE
- A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and
- proactively
- Not interested in just following trends – you want to create them
- A self-starter, who’ll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a pro
Traditional agency experience is not required, but it’s a plus. What matters is your deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences. This role is energetic, innovative and forward-thinking. Alongside engaging with communities, you’ll guide brands by staying ahead of social trends and cultural moments. In return, you’ll join a global agency dedicated to generating buzzworthy ideas for some of the world’s leading brands.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Partner closely with with Research and Insights, Culture Comms and Creative to define how a brand shows up and wins in culture
- Adapt current skills to agency style of strategy work
- Develop creative brief independently, leading quick-turn research to unlock competitive, category and audience insights
- Quickly develop the skills to create a variety of strategic deliverables such as: research brief, roll-out plans, tactical briefs, channel strategies, campaign frameworks, social playbooks, creator strategies, POVs, etc.
- Keep up with key industry trends and social platform updates with passion and curiosity
- Present to clients with confidence and clarity
- Be able to give creative feedback effectively
- Mentor more junior teammates
- Possess a commitment to selling work and connecting the dots from strategy to creative
- Grow relationship with day-to-day clients and find areas to push work, clarify deliverables, and identify gaps
- A passion for sports culture and fandom on the internet is preferred
- 5 years previous creative agency experience in a strategic role
- A passion for simplifying complex problems into clear and compelling POVs
- Ability to work on strategic responses to client briefs with minimal oversight
- Ability to elevate thinking beyond tactics to bigger, bolder ways in
- Ability to translate research and data into meaningful insights
- Proficiency in research and social listening tools
SALARY RANGE
$70,000-$200,000 annually
JOIN US
At We Are Social, we celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome unique voices and talents, especially those not traditionally embraced by advertising. Discover more about our culture and our work. Let’s do cool stuff together. Apply now!
We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For California applicants, you may view We Are Social' s Privacy Notice for California Employees and Job Applicants at https://wearesocial.com/us/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/CA-Employee-and-Jo b-Applicant-CPRA-Notice.pdf
Salary : $70,000 - $200,000
