Junior Post Creative Strategist

About VaynerMedia

VaynerMedia is a progressive global creative and media agency founded in 2009, with locations spanning London, Amsterdam, New York, Los Angeles, Singapore, Tokyo, Sydney, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Mexico City. Specializing initially in social platforms, we now provide full-service marketing with a passion for impactful ideas that drive transformative change for our clients. With a team of over 250 in EMEA, our blend of diverse backgrounds fuels innovative and strategic solutions focused on the most enduring asset: people. Our work has been honored with awards including Cannes Lions, Clios, D&AD, and The Webbies.

Role Overview

The Post Creative Strategist position is an entry-level role within our strategy department, focusing on social-first marketing approaches. The team delivers human-centered, culture-driven insights by analyzing audience behaviors, media trends, and emerging technologies to inform brand strategy and attention planning. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in insight identification and creative strategy development.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor brand social channels and online conversations to identify high-impact engagement opportunities, proactively spotting relevant communities and discussions.
• Conduct continuous active listening on client brands, tracking all follower interactions including comments, responses, and direct messages.
• Research and evaluate brand and cultural trends to determine their relevance to clients and creative campaigns.
• Move beyond basic tracking by analyzing data, forming hypotheses, and producing daily summaries with insights and recommendations that contribute to creative briefing.
• Utilize third-party tools for managing brand social media pages.
• Engage followers by responding to comments across social posts, maintaining consistent brand voice, fostering interaction, and advancing brand objectives.
• Follow escalation protocols as necessary for negative feedback from followers.
• Identify opportunities to integrate the brand into social conversations through trending topics, influencer collaborations, or partnerships with other brands.

Candidate Profile

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Bonus for expertise in popular culture.
• Comprehensive knowledge of major social platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest.
• Ability to blend creativity and data analytics to craft compelling narratives.
• Curiosity and adaptability to new tools, platforms, and workflows.
• Experience with social listening tools is advantageous but not required.
• Skilled in preparing presentations using platforms like Google Slides.

Work Environment and Culture

VaynerMedia operates more like an innovative startup than a traditional agency, emphasizing problem-solving over advertising for advertising’s sake. We encourage entrepreneurial thinking, experimentation, and disruptive approaches to marketing. Our team is passionate, fast-paced, and energized by collaborating with major brands. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Information

Applicants must have authorization to work in the United Kingdom.