Senior Social Strategist

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who we are:</strong></h3> <p>Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.</p> <p>WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit <a href="WPP.com">WPP.com</a> </p> <p>For more information visit <a href="https://www.bursonglobal.com/">bursonglobal.com</a> and follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/burson/posts/?feedView=all">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burson.global/?hl=en">Instagram</a>.</p></div><p><strong>More about the role:</strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We are looking for an experienced Social Strategist to work in the Brand division of our Brand, Sport and Entertainment team. This role will shape the social and content strategy for a major European fashion brand, defining the strategic direction, audience approach, platform roles and cultural positioning that guides best-in-class social work. We are seeking someone with a creative, culture-first mindset who can turn brand challenges, audience insight and platform behaviour into clear strategic opportunities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":360}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You will partner closely with clients, PR specialists, influencer leads, creative teams and account teams to connect brand ambition with social opportunity, with a focus on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. The role is primarily strategic: setting direction, developing insight-led recommendations, framing briefs and ensuring the work remains culturally relevant, platform-native and commercially meaningful.</span></p> <p><strong>What you'll do:</strong></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop culture-led social and content strategies that connect client objectives, audience needs, platform behaviours and brand positioning into a clear strategic direction.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":278}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead audience, cultural and platform analysis, turning insight into strategic territories, content principles, channel roles and creative opportunities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":278}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-