AI Strategist and Planner

Role Overview We are looking for an AI Strategist & Planner to support the Managing Director in building, operationalising, testing, and refining AI tools and workflows across the organisation. This role will drive the integration of AI across creative content, strategic planning, business development, and new revenue generation. The role is ideal for someone who can think strategically while also executing hands-on AI implementation. You should be highly curious, commercially aware, creative, and comfortable experimenting rapidly with new technologies and workflows. Key Areas of Impact 1. Creative Content & Media Innovation Use AI to enhance creative ideation, content production, campaign execution, and audience engagement. Responsibilities • Develop AI-assisted workflows for content ideation, scripting, copywriting, research, and campaign planning • Experiment with AI tools for video generation, image generation, voiceovers, editing, and creative automation • Support creative teams in scaling content production while maintaining quality and brand consistency • Build prompt libraries, templates, and internal AI systems for repeatable creative execution • Explore how AI can improve audience targeting, engagement, personalisation, and trend analysis • Test emerging AI tools relevant to marketing, social media, storytelling, and digital campaigns Outcomes • Faster and more scalable content production • Improved creative efficiency and turnaround time • Stronger data-driven content strategy and experimentation • More innovative and differentiated campaigns 2. Strategic Planning & Organisational Transformation Drive AI adoption as part of a broader operational and business strategy. Responsibilities • Identify strategic opportunities where AI can improve operational efficiency and decision-making • Support leadership in evaluating AI trends, risks, opportunities, and implementation priorities • Develop AI adoption roadmaps, SOPs, and operational frameworks • Conduct pilots and experiments to validate AI use cases before full implementation • Build systems to improve internal knowledge management, reporting, planning, and workflows • Monitor AI implementation outcomes and continuously refine processes Outcomes • Increased operational efficiency • Better decision-making supported by AI-enabled insights • Sustainable AI adoption across teams • Stronger internal systems and workflows 3. Business Development & Client Solutions Leverage AI to strengthen client servicing, pitch development, and commercial growth. Responsibilities • Develop AI-powered solutions and workflows that improve client outcomes • Support proposal writing, pitch strategy, market research, and competitor analysis using AI tools • Identify how AI can enhance service offerings and client deliverables • Collaborate with teams to integrate AI capabilities into existing products and services • Explore opportunities to position the organisation as an AI-enabled strategic partner • Support the Managing Director in identifying commercially viable AI opportunities Outcomes • Stronger and more competitive client proposals • Improved efficiency in business development processes • Enhanced client value proposition • Increased commercial opportunities and partnerships 4. New Revenue Streams & Innovation Identify and develop AI-driven products, services, and monetisation opportunities. Responsibilities • Research and evaluate new AI business models, tools, and market opportunities • Prototype and test AI-enabled products, services, or internal ventures • Explore opportunities for licensing, automation services, AI consulting, or digital products • Assess market demand, scalability, operational feasibility, and commercial viability • Work with leadership to validate and operationalise new revenue-generating initiatives • Track emerging trends and identify first-mover opportunities Outcomes • New AI-enabled products or service offerings • Diversified revenue streams • Faster innovation cycles and experimentation • Increased competitive advantage in the market Ideal Candidate Profile • Strong interest in AI, innovation, digital transformation, and emerging technologies • Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities • Creative, commercially aware, and highly adaptable • Comfortable experimenting with AI tools across text, image, video, automation, and analytics • Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills • Able to work independently in fast-paced environments with ambiguity Preferred Experience • Strategy, consulting, operations, marketing, innovation, or business development experience • Familiarity and enthusiasm with experimenting on AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Midjourney, Runway, Make, Zapier, Notion AI, or similar tools • Some experience implementing AI workflows or automation systems • Understanding of digital media, content production, or commercial strategy is advantageous