Influencer Strategy Director

BRAND: Publicis Media
Job Function: Strategy
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Intermediate
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Company description

Company Description

Publicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through leading agency brands Dysrupt, Infinite Roar, Publicis Collective, Publicis Health Media, Spark Foundry, Starcom and Zenith, as well as global accelerator PMX; immersive experience group PMCI and access to integrated platform-based technologies and offerings from CJ, Epsilon and Influential.

A key business solution of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Media's digital-first, data-driven global solutions deliver client value anddrive growth in a platform-poweredworld. It is present in over 100 countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide.

Overview

Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communications, positioned at every stage of the value chain - from consulting to execution - delivering marketing and digital business transformation at scale.

We are seeking a culturally fluent, strategically rigorous Influencer Strategy Director to join our global influencer leadership team. This role is central to elevating the quality, effectiveness and strategic impact of social and influencer work across our agencies globally.

Sitting at the intersection of social, influence, culture and connected media, this role acts as a strategic guardian and subject matter expert - shaping creator-led strategies that drive relevance, differentiation and measurable ROI for clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead best-in-class social and influencer strategy, ensuring alignment with broader brand and communications frameworks.
• Act as the strategic guardian between brand strategy, creative ambition and influencer execution.
• Elevate the quality of social and influencer work across agencies globally, setting clear standards for excellence.
• Partner with markets to upskill strategic capability and challenge outputs to be braver, sharper and culturally relevant.
• Operate as a deep subject matter expert in creators, living and breathing the creator economy across platforms and formats.
• Shape influencer strategies within a connected media ecosystem, articulating how creator activity drives ROI and business impact.
• Stay ahead of cultural, platform and behavioural shifts to future-proof influencer and social strategies.
• Lead on influencer strategy within Groupe new business pitches, shaping compelling social and creator-led growth narratives.
• Act as a trusted senior advisor to clients on cultural positioning, social behaviour and influencer effectiveness.
• Contribute to internal and external thought leadership, helping position Publicis Media as a leader in influence and culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in influencer marketing, social strategy or cultural consultancy within an agency or brand environment with over 10+ years of experience.
• Ability to work in highly matrixed organization and successful in managing teams with indirect influence
• Deep understanding of internet culture, creators, Gen Z behaviours and emerging subcultures along with an understanding of global social and influencer ecosystems and platform dynamics
• Strategic and creative thinker, able to turn cultural insight into measurable brand impact.
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills, with senior-level client credibility.
• Comfortable navigating fast-moving environments and evolving cultural landscapes
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills

SKILLS

• Strategic Leadership
• Creator & Cultural Intelligence
• Social & Influencer Expertise
• Connected Media & ROI Thinking
• New Business & Commercial Acumen
• Creative Collaboration

Additional information

Publicis Groupe has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In the UK, in addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plan, we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based four days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).

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