Job Title: Strategist (MAT Cover - 12 Month FTC) Location: We're remote-first (meaning we'd never ask you to come in for set days a week), but we'd love to see you in our London office on occasion for team days, collaborative working and if you need somewhere to work ahead of socials!The Goat Agency is the global leading Influencer Marketing Agency. We are looking for a new Strategist to join our Creative & Strategy team to help us in coming up with the best creative ideas and social strategies for some of the biggest brands in the world.This role will suit candidates who are innovative thinkers, have strong writing skills, have the ability to visualise and communicate ideas and are natives in the world of social media & influencers.Responsibilities: Able to read and dissect briefs, and identify the need for creative strategy in RFPs and for retained clientsSupport the team to manage the proposal development process and ensure timely proposal completionBuild an understanding of the wider macro context around projects and clientsContribute to creating and developing integrated strategies for our clients including culturally relevant reactive ideas.Provide strategic rigour by ensuring the message is clearly explained and executedUse strong insight-led research skills and are able to distil findings and relay back as clear and succinct recommendationsWork closely with the campaign team to ensure the creative strategy is consistent in the campaign deliveryEnsure proposals, supporting materials and client-facing documents are accurate for grammar, style, continuity, and contentLead creative brainstorming sessions, using insights and data to support creative ideasRequired skills and experience to apply:1-2 year experience in a similar roleStrong written, communication and note taking skillsGenerally tech-savvy, working remotely (on Mac OS)Native user of various Social Media Platforms with a strong understanding of eachAn eye for design or design experience very usefulAny previous experience working in a client-facing role is advantageousAny specific interests relevant to our work, for example including: gaming, sport, fashion, tech, travel, food & drink, sustainability etc.Software specific:Powerpoint / Google Slides (essential)Adobe Photoshop (useful)Excel / Google Sheets (useful)Company Culture and Benefits:Regular social events and ongoing clubs£200 grant to make your working-from-home set up comfortableProvided MacBook laptop to work fromFlexi-hoursHybrid workingHealth and wellbeing allowance after one year of employmentHealth insurance after one year of employmentOne day of additional leave for every year you’re at The Goat Agency up to five yearsIncreased pension contributions based on length of employment