Freelance Social Strategist Opportuniti

Where:
UK Based (Remote with occasional travel) Type:
Register your interest in joining our talent pool for future Freelance Projects Freelance Opportunities at The Social Element Founded 21 years ago, we're a leading, global and independent full-service social media agency with a team of over 260 members.
From Playstation to Nissan to Visa, we are trusted partners to some of the world's largest brands.
Our winning formula? Building strong client relationships to become the voice of their brand on social media.
Why us? We believe in the power of Genuine Human Connection to drive brand growth, trust, and loyalty.
Social media is our foundation, where we give brands the tools to emotionally engage with their audience like never before.
We are ALWAYS on the lookout for talented Freelance Social Strategists (Mid and Senior level) to be part of our talent pool in Europe The length of the project will be case by case and dependent on the client's needs but if you are interested, then please read on Opportunities As a Freelance Senior Social Strategist you will help define how Social Element shows up strategically and is able to deliver the following strategy solutions to our business.
Social Strategy :
translate client's business challenges and brand strategy into unique and ownable social strategies Content Strategy :
develop strategies for specific themes/ pillars and deploy it on different social platforms Platform Strategy :
understand the various platforms available to reach our audiences and help shape our clients social ecosystems Creative Strategy :
Define creative territories that respond to the brand's challenges and guide creative ideation.
Influencer strategy :
identify relevant influencers for brands, from nano to macro influencers, and build implementation-led strategies that ensures influencer activity ladders into wider business objectives What You'll Do Be the voice of strategy in Europe, supporting the Strategy Director in delivering exciting strategy for clients and new business/ pitches.
Help clients meaningfully connect with their communities by identifying key insights (audience, brand, culture, platform) and developing subsequent strategies Partner with client services and new business teams to proactively identify opportunities with existing clients, spot opportunities elsewhere, and support/lead new business pitches.
Assemble strategy into presentation materials and be comfortable presenting for senior level clients Conduct workshops for current and potential clients across Europe to optimise their Social Strategy Flexibility in strategic approach, covering the following core competencies:
Social Strategy Content/ Platform Strategy Creative Strategy Influencer strategy Optional - social media auditing/analysis, audience refinement Work with the Insights team and SMMs to better understand audiences and brand activities on social media from a data perspective as well as add a strategic layer to monthly reports for key clients.
Inform KPIs and define measurement solutions to clients.
Work with the Creative Team to inspire and guide ideation and to make sure the creative deliveries are in line with approved strategy.
Work with the community engagement team to ensure strategies are implementable, unearth additional insights, and optimise where required.
Demonstrate what 'good' looks like in strategy, ensuring we have a solid range of strategy frameworks and studies to drive our work and a vast library of best practices and case studies.
Ensure that DEI is baked into everything we do and champion this within all strategic deliveries in the agency.
Support with training and upskilling colleagues and clients on this service line About You A curious, proactive approach with a can-do attitude A collaborative individual, generous with their time and knowledge A team oriented professional, with the ability to work independently and self-motivated A keen interest in social media, digital technology and culture Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills Excellent in both using data and creativity/ intuition to inform strategies.
Excellent presentation and communication skills - must be competent in Powerpoint/ Keynote/ Google Slides and able to confidently lead workshops with senior clients Excellent research skills Ability to display sound logical judgement and make quick decisions as necessary A confident and driven individual, who can speak with authority and energy Good organisational and time management skills and ability to juggle several tasks at once Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal format Requirements Proven strategy experience in a social media, creative agency, platform or brand Experience working for global clients Strong experience working alongside new business teams in pitches, and a proven record of helping unlock additional revenue from clients via strategic opportunities Up-to-date and current knowledge of social networks, social tools and social media trends Solid experience with quantitative and qualitative performance metrics and insights The Process ️‍♂️ Submit your CV and answer our questions around your industry experience ✨ Culture and Experience Interview - with a member of the Talent Team.
The timing around this will depend on capacity but we promise to keep in touch ‍‍ Project Interview - when a project arises that matches your skills and background, a meeting with Director of Insights Strategy, Europe and possibly another member of our team.
Here you will understand the full details and nature of the work and it will be determined whether there is a good synergy to move ahead with the agreement The Social Element Behaviors For Success Be focused and decisive Be brave and inspirational Be rigorous in our approach ️ Be considered and inclusive Be loud and proud Our Diversity, Equality Inclusion Commitment We welcome applications from diverse and under-represented groups regardless of their background.
We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so even if you feel you don't fulfill all the requirements, we encourage you to still apply - we'd love to hear from you We value having divergent thinkers who bring various experiences and viewpoints to the table at The Social Element.
We strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply.
We are also able to make reasonable adjustments throughout the process so we invite you to identify any additional support that you may require to ensure you are supported throughout the process.
How To Apply ✍️ If you're ready to make your mark with us, upload your CV and a cover letter explaining your personal/professional experience in Social Strategy and why you're excited to be part of our Talent Pool.
Don't forget to include the specified details in your cover letter/video to ensure your application gets processed If you would prefer to submit your application in a different format, please get in touch with us at talent_tsethesocialelement.agency and we will be happy to assist you in any way we can.
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Excited to embark on this journey with us? We can't wait to hear from you ❤️