Content Lead

<p><strong>Content Strategist - (Freelance or Fixed Term Contract)</strong> <br /><strong>Client:</strong> Global Creative and Production Agency<br /> <strong>Role:</strong> Freelance Content Strategist/Lead <br /> <strong>Dates:</strong> Immediate start - freelance short term or FTC - 6months <br /> <strong>Day Rate:</strong> £350-400/day or up to £75K pro rata <br /> <strong>IR35 Status:</strong> Inside <br /> <strong>Location:</strong> London - hybrid, office days flexible 1-3 per week </p> <p>Are you a content lead who is strategic, confident content writing and executing content campaigns? Do you think in formats, not just posts? This one is for you.</p> <p><br />We are working with a global creative and production agency that is evolving into a full creative agency. They need a Content Strategist who blends strategy and copy, plans campaigns around the moments that matter (Christmas, Valentine's, Halloween and beyond) and brings real creative ambition to every content brief. There is no dedicated social team, so everyone covers social, and your ideas will be social-first by default. <br />You will split your time between one major global retail client and a mix of other consumer brands and new business pitches, working closely with creative and production teams. The standard is high, the team is collaborative, and there is potential for the right person to extend or move into a permanent role.</p> <p><br /><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Turn strategic briefs into format-led, platform-native ideas</li> <li>Write sharp, distinctive copy across social and wider content</li> <li>Plan seasonal and always-on campaigns, from Christmas to Valentine's to Halloween</li> <li>Work across a major global retail client and a mix of other consumer brands</li> <li>Contribute ideas and thinking to new business pitches</li> <li>Collaborate closely with creative and production teams from concept to delivery</li> <li>Report into department Head </li> </ul> <p><br /><strong>Skills and Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>A strong portfolio of format-driven content and campaign work</li> <li>Experience planning campaigns around key seasonal moments</li> <li>Social-first thinking and deep platform knowledge</li> <li>Agency or in-house creative experience at a high standard</li> </ul> <p><br />Our freelance roles move quickly, so if you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please submit your CV, portfolio and availability as soon as possible.</p> <p><br />Major Players are the UK's leading marketing and creative talent agency, and over the last three decades we've consistently championed our people and communities. As a proud B Corp™, we are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the industries we service, creating impactful and sustainable change for our partners, candidates and employees. <br />We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law. For further information about our DE&amp;I commitments, please visit: <a href="http://www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/">www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/</a></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZWxsYS5hdWd1c3Rpbi4xNjU5NS4xMzgxM0BtYWpvcnBsYXllcnMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">