Senior Social Content Creative

THE ROLE Overview This role is ideal for individuals looking to begin a career in digital media and advertising. As an Ad Operations Associate within the Core Exchange Programmatic team, you will support the successful implementation of Display and Video campaigns for a range of high-profile clients. Working closely with Programmatic Buyers, Media Planning teams and media partners, you will ensure campaigns are executed accurately and delivered to the highest standard. You will gain exposure to campaigns across a variety of sectors, including telecommunications, sport and retail, while developing a strong foundation in digital media and Programmatic advertising. Our team offers a structured learning programme, delivered by industry-leading trainers, providing a clear development pathway from media fundamentals through to advanced Programmatic expertise. No previous media experience is required—only a genuine interest in digital media, strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn. Agency Performance * Implement Display and Video campaigns, ensuring placements meet client objectives and campaign specifications. * Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure campaigns are implemented accurately and all deliverables meet client expectations. * Work collaboratively with internal teams and media partners to support the successful implementation of campaigns. * Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies. Practice Performance  * Listen actively to understand the needs of media teams and clients. * Develop an understanding of Programmatic best practice and apply these standards across campaign implementation. * Work closely with Media Planning Practices to continuously improve ways of working and operational efficiency. * Build an understanding of all media channels and how they contribute to overall campaign performance. * Build strong working relationships with internal teams and media partners. * Demonstrate a proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving. Commercial Performance  * Follow Core's established processes to maintain accuracy, consistency and efficiency. * Ensure compliance with client contracts and agreed processes. * Work with senior colleagues to identify opportunities to enhance campaigns through innovation and added value. * Maintain accurate weekly timesheets that reflect time spent across client accounts. * Consistently deliver high-quality work through robust quality control processes to meet client expectations and operational standards. Talent Management  * Participate fully in Core's structured learning and development programme. * Stay informed on industry developments and actively engage in internal training opportunities. * Take ownership of your personal development through regular feedback, training and career planning. * Contribute positively to team culture, supporting a collaborative and engaging working environment. * Build strong collaborative relationships with colleagues and external media partners. * Actively participate in knowledge sharing across the business and within the team. * Uphold Core's values in both words and actions. YOUR PROFILE Experience * A genuine interest in digital media and advertising; previous industry experience is not required. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. * Interest in the continually evolving digital media landscape. Person Specification * Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. * A proactive, curious mindset with a willingness to learn and develop in a fast-paced environment. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships. * Energetic, enthusiastic and collaborative in your approach. * A genuine interest in digital media, advertising and emerging technologies. * An eagerness to learn digital media buying platforms and industry best practice. * Comfortable working within established processes while maintaining consistently high standards of accuracy. * Responsive, reliable and able to recognise when issues should be escalated appropriately. * Committed to continuous learning and professional development. WHY US? * Work your way – Flexible, hybrid working that gives you the freedom to do your best work while fitting around your life. * Keep growing – Invest in your development with 24/7 internal learning programme access, structured mentoring and clear opportunities to progress your career. * Work that keeps things interesting – Partner with leading brands across sport, retail, food & drink, alcohol, insurance, banking and many more, with no two days the same. * Time to switch off – Enjoy 21 days' annual leave with an additional increment with your time with us, Separate to this celebrate your birthday off, Christmas closure days and early finishes before bank holiday weekends.  * A culture that supports balance – We genuinely value work–life balance and encourage you to take the time you need to perform at your best. * Support for every stage of life – From enhanced maternity and paternity leave & other family leaves, to fertility support, phased returns,  we're here for life's important moments. * Your wellbeing matters – Access mental health and wellbeing support, plus paid private health insurance for you and your dependants under 18, an Employee Assistance Programme, annual wellness contributions, free flu vaccinations, wellness events, fresh fruit, subsidised massages and more. * Plan ahead with confidence – Benefit from a contributory pension, life assurance cover and access to professional financial advice. * Make an impact beyond your role – Join our Diversity & Inclusion, CSR, Green, Social or Great Place to Work committees and even earn an extra day's annual leave for your contribution. * Join an award-winning workplace – Proudly recognised as a Great Place to Work® Certified organisation, ranked 4th in the Great Place to Work® Best Large Workplaces, and awarded Gold accreditation for our commitment to creating an exceptional employee experience. * A genuinely inclusive culture – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn't just a policy here; it's part of who we are. Through our dedicated D&I initiatives, employee networks and inclusive policies, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered. * We know how to have fun – From summer and Christmas parties to team socials, fundraising activities, birthday celebrations and company-wide events, we make time to celebrate our people. And that's just the start... OUR COMMITMENTS Our industry relies on creativity and innovation – these are skills that are not bound by gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, membership of the Traveller community, marital or family status, disability, age, socio-economic background, or any other attributes. Core is committed to diversity in its workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to all applicants. If you need reasonable accommodation for any reason at any part of the interview process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request and we will do our best to help. SALARY RANGE 30,000 - 31,000 DOE

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021. At DEPT®, we create social-first content that helps brands stay culturally relevant while remaining true to their identity. For a new premium client team, we are looking for a Social Creative with a strong eye for ideas, storytelling and cultural relevance, and a refined sense of visual taste. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, creativity and culture. While platform knowledge and trend awareness are important, we’re looking for someone who knows how to turn cultural insights into strong social ideas for premium brands. Someone who understands that not every trend is worth following, and that great social content is built on strong thinking, not just execution. You’ll be joining a multidisciplinary team of strategists, creatives, producers, and account managers helping shape the social presence of one of the world’s most respected premium brands. JOB PURPOSE First and foremost, you are a conceptual social creative. You think in ideas, formats and narratives. You understand what makes content perform on social, but more importantly, what makes it meaningful for a brand and its audience. You have a strong sense of aesthetics and understand what distinguishes premium brands from mass-market brands. You know how to develop ideas that feel culturally relevant, visually refined and strategically grounded. You are curious about culture, platforms and human behaviour, but you don’t chase trends blindly. Instead, you translate cultural moments, platform behaviour and audience insights into strong creative directions that elevate the brand. You may have worked across luxury, premium lifestyle, design, interiors, hospitality, fashion, automotive or consumer electronics brands. You understand how to balance brand guidelines with social-native thinking, and you know that the best ideas are simple, sharp and intentional. While you may not be focused on execution like editing or production, you understand what great social content looks like and can confidently guide creative output to ensure it meets a high visual standard. As a Social Creative, you are responsible for developing social-first ideas, concepts and content directions that combine platform relevance with premium brand storytelling. Your main focus is ideation, concept development and storytelling across formats. From product-driven content ideas and creator collaborations to campaign thinking, reactive content and always-on social formats, you help define how the brand shows up across social channels. You’ll work closely with strategists, producers, editors and account teams to ensure ideas are not only culturally relevant, but also executable and on-brand. This role requires a strong understanding of: * Social storytelling and content formats * Premium brand positioning and aesthetics * Platform behaviour and audience engagement * Cultural trends and insight-driven creativity * Concept development for social-first campaigns WHAT YOU'LL DO  * Develop strong, social-first creative ideas and content concepts for premium brands * Translate brand strategy into compelling social storytelling * Conceptualise formats, campaigns and reactive content across platforms * Create storyboards, scripts and creative directions for content production * Collaborate with editors, producers and strategists to bring ideas to life * Ensure all creative output reflects the premium positioning and visual standards of the brand * Stay informed on cultural and platform developments and translate them into creative opportunities * Contribute to campaign thinking, content systems and always-on social ideas * Present ideas clearly and confidently to internal teams and clients WHAT YOU BRING * Native English fluency (written and spoken) * Strong experience in social-first creative roles (agency or in-house) * Experience in concepting, storytelling and copywriting for social * Strong understanding of cultural trends and how to translate them into ideas * Experience working with premium, luxury or design-led brands is a strong plus * Strong presentation and communication skills * Ability to think both creatively and strategically * Comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment * High attention to detail and strong visual taste * A genuine interest in design, culture, innovation and premium consumer brands Nice to have:  * Experience in luxury, premium lifestyle, interiors, hospitality, automotive, fashion or consumer electronics * Experience working with creators and influencers * Basic understanding of production, shooting or editing workflows * Experience developing campaign frameworks or content systems * Up to date on the latest AI innovations in your field WE OFFER * A flexible, hybrid working policy (2-3 days from the office, depending on location) and the opportunity to work from abroad for 13 weeks a year.  * 24 vacation days per year and the possibility to buy an unlimited number of extra vacation days. * DEPT®/YOU Learning Menu and DEPT®/YOU Special Programs. Develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs. * Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office. * Get a discount on your lease bike and ride in style. You can also enjoy hassle free-commutes with an NS Business Card.  * A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021, has been named a Great Place To Work since 2022 in the Netherlands and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards. * Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together! * You can discover even more employee benefits here. WHY DEPT®? We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION  At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.