Senior Creative Strategist

Job description

Senior Creative Strategist (Social-First)

We’re hiring a senior, expert-level Creative Strategist to join a fast-growing, global social agency.

This is a strategy-led, pitch-critical, business-driving position.

For the right person — this has a clear pathway into Strategy Director.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading strategic development across major RFPs and new-business pitches

Turning audience, cultural and competitor insight into structured strategic frameworks

Shaping big campaign platforms that guide creative, influencer and content teams

Ensuring every idea ladders back to brand positioning and long-term growth

Presenting thinking clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience as a Senior Strategist / Creative Strategist in a social, influencer or integrated agency

Deep understanding of platform behaviour, creator culture and social-first campaign ecosystems

Strong deck writer — narrative flow, clarity, strategic logic

Confident ideator with sharp creative judgement

Comfortable leading pitch rooms and influencing senior clients

Entertainment, streaming, sport or wider entertainment market experience is a major plus.

SUMO 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!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English