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Summary Of Global Strategy & Insight Team At 1000headsThe Global Strategy & Insight Team at 1000heads answers crucial questions beginning with WHY and ending with HOW.If you are curious by nature, determined to uncover the facts, love turning complex information into simplified yet engaging stories, and you'll fit right in.The Strategy & Insight Team is integrated within account teams in the agency, providing our clients with strategy & data-driven insight and decision making at the key stages of:
Strategic content, media, campaign planningTarget audience generationInsight generation for ideationClient workshopsKPI selection and targeting settingPost campaign evaluationThe Strategy & Insight Team also conducts bespoke, stand-alone research projects designed to help our clients understand their audience, brand and category.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE WE'RE LOOKING TO FILL AT 1000HEADS APACThe 1000heads team in APAC is looking for a Strategist to work from one of our current APAC offices to help service our clients across the region.
It is a crucial role in supporting the Social Strategy Director and the broader team at 1000heads.We're seeking a strategist who excels at translating complex ideas into clear, actionable strategies.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about social media's role in transforming brands, with a talent for crafting compelling narratives and collaborating effectively with creative teams.
They should be solutions-driven, confident in vocalizing ideas, and able to establish themselves as a trusted strategic partner for clients and internal teams alike.This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting project strategies for leading global brands, contributing to cutting-edge social-first campaigns in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Our current client roster includes the likes of Google, Cisco, GitLab, SAP, Isuzu, UNIQLO, Meltwater, Live Nation - all great brands with high expectations - and you will have the chance to meet, learn with and present to client leads from brands like these.Please note, this is a 3-month Freelance position RoleAs a Senior Strategist, you will be responsible for leading, developing & maintaining effective social communications strategies for our clients.
This will involve developing a deep understanding of our clients' business goals, marketing strategies and processes, partnering with them to identify how our work will drive innovative and transformative solutions that support their needs and help them to succeed.
You will be confident in leading client comms and becoming a trusted peer for senior clients.
You will ensure the work delivered for clients is constantly aligned to the vision.
You will work autonomously and in partnership with client leads, insights & community heads.
You will be comfortable undertaking research and analysis that underpins your recommendations with insight.
You will work closely with the insights function to steer and undertake audits that act as the foundations for strategy.
You will work closely with the community function to ensure any strategic recommendations can be implemented effectively.
You will ensure that measurement is meaningful by recommending core and bespoke metrics to track to help us to optimise and evolve strategic recommendations over time.
You will be commercially minded, working with the Function Lead to help drive growth for the function, productise strategy, evolve and develop the function proposition and maintain/grow beyond target utilisation levels.
Responsibilities Strategic Development and Support: Craft comprehensive social-first strategies for clientsConduct research and analysis to inform strategy development, including competitive audits and cultural trend mappingSupport the creation of social frameworks, content pillars, and rollout plans for client campaignsContribute strategic insights to new business pitches and RFPsInsight Generation and Application: Collaborate with insights manager to interpret findings and translate them into actionable strategiesIdentify and communicate consumer behavior trends across digital platforms and broader cultureApply platform-specific knowledge to maximize potential for reaching and engaging target audiencesCreative Collaboration and Brief Writing: Develop clear, compelling strategic narratives that inspire both internal teams and clientsWrite and deliver inspiring creative briefs that lead to innovative social-first ideasWork closely with creative teams to ensure strategic alignment in campaign and always-on content developmentClient Engagement and Presentation: Be the strategic voice in client meetings and workshopsPrepare and deliver strategic recommendations to clients, adapting approaches as neededEstablish yourself as a trusted strategic advisor on client accountsPerformance Analysis and Optimization: Interpret performance data to evaluate content and campaign effectivenessProvide strategic recommendations for optimizing ongoing campaigns and content strategiesDemonstrate the value of social strategies within broader marketing effortsTrend Monitoring and Innovation: Stay abreast of social media trends, platform updates, and emerging technologiesContribute to the agency's culture of innovation by proposing new approaches to social strategyHelp develop thought leadership content to position 1000heads as a leader in social transformationCross-Functional Collaboration: Participate in strategic planning sessions with various teams (e.g., account management, creative, data)Ensure strategic alignment across all aspects of client workSupport knowledge sharing and skill development within the strategy teamRequirements SKILLS YOU WILL (PROBABLY) NEED TO DO THIS ROLE WELL 3-5 years experience in social media strategy or communication planning roles.Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent storytelling and presentation skillsGreat stakeholder management skillsDeep understanding of major social media platforms and their strategic applicationsExperience in developing social content strategies and campaign frameworks backed by audience and platform data.Ability to interpret and apply data insightsAdaptability to work across various industries and client typesAdvanced experience with social listening platformsAdvanced knowledge of audience analysis platforms like Global Web Index, and an awareness of the wealth of data sources available to youMethodology development for both primary research and performance measurementA demonstrable ability to look beyond the numbers towards interpretation, recommendation and actionAn eye for detail, the ability to spot flaws or mistakes in methods, reports and plansYour first priority will be to do your job to the best of your abilities.
Your second priority will be to help those around you to do their job to the best of their abilitiesThis job description is not intended to cover everything that will be expected of you but rather to act as a guide and you may be required to get involved in other and reasonable ad hoc projectsAbout 1000heads1000heads is a social transformation company.
We help global brands adapt to rapid and continual shifts in media, technology and culture.
The company delivers social-first data, insights, strategic consultancy and creative services to clients around the world including Google, Intel, Diageo, Wella Professionals, Kia, Salomon and The North Face.
1000heads has offices around the world in New York City, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Sydney and Melbourne.1000heads is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we are passionately committed to working together to promote an inclusive environment which celebrates and promotes diversity.
We are committed to our belief that diversity in our team generates better and bolder ideas, creativity, understanding and respect.
We welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual's ability to perform their job.
For more information on 1000heads, visit www.1000heads.com.
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