We are looking for a Media Strategist to join one of the M+C Saatchi Group's specialist divisions. M+C Saatchi World Services partners with governments, civil society, foundations, academia, and the private sector, we work on the critical issues of our time, including national security, social justice and conflict prevention. We provide a fully integrated, end to end service, combining multi-discipline communications teams with subject matter experts, across the world. Our work is domestic and global, often affecting the most vulnerable in society, with international activity orientated towards developing countries, and fragile, conflict affected states.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a working knowledge of, or a Degree in International Relations, Political Science, other related humanities, or social science. Languages are a big plus for us so if you're obsessed with understanding different cultures, with human psychology & behavioural change and never put down your phone/books when it comes to staying up to date on geopolitics please submit your CV.

We have almost 250 colleagues globally based in the US, UK, Singapore, Australia, and UAE working with clients across all corners of the world. We are deeply proud of our trusted, collaborative, and diverse culture. We also recognise our need to continuously grow and evolve.

This full-time, permanent role is based out of our London office.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Key responsibilities are to:

• To lead the communications strategy and media planning using a PESO model for diverse projects in multiple countries
• To bring a rigorous approach to the development of media dissemination strategies in order to effect knowledge, attitudes and behaviours in target audience groups across the world.
• To use and champion multiple sources of research, best practices and critical thinking including bringing innovating media approaches into the business.
• To set an example within the agency in media strategy/management and digital communications to answer client problems by developing effective ways of working, tools and techniques and sharing them with the organisation.
• To give communications strategy and media guidance to other members of the strategy and other departments as and where appropriate.
• To manage junior media strategists to working as part of the team to deliver results

ABOUT YOU

What you bring (knowledge, expertise, experience, and skills):

• Strong experience of designing the implementing integrated media campaigns in a range of channels best suited to the audience including but not limited to television, OOH, radio, social, programmatic advertising and influencer marketing.
• Good working knowledge of the pros and cons of earned media channels including social media, public relations and public affairs.
• Knowledge of fundamental techniques, tools and practices of a media strategist. 
• Ability to quickly analyse and process large volumes of data and insight from multiple sources.
• Ability to craft and present simple and effective communications strategy and media plans designed to reach a target audience sometimes in hard-to-reach environments.
• Ability to work with messaging strategists and creative staff/partners to ensure the media and communication strategy creates the greatest impact with the resources available.
• Adept at managing multiple partner relationships including but not limited to media buying agencies, digital platforms, data suppliers and in country media consultants.
• An ability to understand the culture and media landscape of a country and be able to translate this into usable insight for the dissemination of messages through paid, earned and owned media.
• Knowledge of multiple forms of research – both in the development of strategy and the subsequent reporting of it. · Experience in a similar working environment.
• Practical understanding of commercial operations. · Excellent oral and written communications skills (English).
• Proficient in all components of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• A firm interest and understanding of geo-politics and International Relations.

Additional Essential Qualities:

• Excellent communication skills to enable him/her to support work with senior stakeholders and to understand client requirements.
• Understanding of the company’s culture and business area.
• Sense of responsibility to towards the organisation’s reputation.
• Ability to travel and work independently.
• Forward leaning attitude in support of the team.
• Anticipation of challenges and show of initiative across all projects.
  

WHAT YOU GET

A competitive salary and benefits package that includes 27 days holiday per year, pension contributions, private healthcare, discounted dental insurance, enhanced maternity/parental leave, plus a whole host of others including:

• Cultural stimulation allowance - £250 per person per year
• Half days off before bank holidays
• Emergency care days for dependants
• Up to 5 days volunteering leave per year to work for a registered charity
• Up to 10 days special emergency leave per year
• Season Ticket loan
• Payroll Giving Scheme
• Thursday drinks to unwind and socialize
• An annual Summer and Christmas party
• Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion sees us offer inclusive bank holidays

We also offer learning opportunities around D&I, targeted mentoring programmes and the opportunity to participate in several active Employee Led Networks and associated events. Finally, this role will be supported with all the necessary personal development required to set someone up for success.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Tuesday 26 August 2025. No recruiters.

ABOUT M+C SAATCHI WORLD SERVICES

ABOUT M+C SAATCHI GROUP

M+C Saatchi Group has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please make us aware as part of your application.

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