I am a Creative Strategist and Content Lead with experience across agency, in-house, and independent work. I handle both strategy and production, from writing the brief through to shooting and editing the content. I work best when I have ownership of the creative direction. I prefer B2C work. I find it more straightforward to connect with, and I think better content comes from caring about the audience. My time at Formation has shown I can work effectively in B2B too, but B2C is where I want to focus. Alongside my agency work, I manage social media for Venator Tabletop Gaming voluntarily, producing video content and running campaigns to help grow the community. I took it on because I genuinely enjoy the space and wanted to support a local business I care about. I use AI tools as part of my research and planning process, mainly for identifying trends, sharpening briefs, and speeding up the early stages of a project.

Daniel Wheatley

I am a Creative Strategist and Content Lead with experience across agency, in-house, and independent work. I handle both strategy and production, from writing the brief through to shooting and editing the content. I work best when I have ownership of the creative direction. I prefer B2C work. I find it more straightforward to connect with, and I think better content comes from caring about the audience. My time at Formation has shown I can work effectively in B2B too, but B2C is where I want to focus. Alongside my agency work, I manage social media for Venator Tabletop Gaming voluntarily, producing video content and running campaigns to help grow the community. I took it on because I genuinely enjoy the space and wanted to support a local business I care about. I use AI tools as part of my research and planning process, mainly for identifying trends, sharpening briefs, and speeding up the early stages of a project.

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I am a Creative Strategist and Content Lead with experience across agency, in-house, and independent work. I handle both strategy and production, from writing the brief through to shooting and editing the content. I work best when I have ownership of the creative direction. I prefer B2C work. I find it more straightforward to connect with, and I think better content comes from caring about the audience. My time at Formation has shown I can work effectively in B2B too, but B2C is where I want to focus.

Alongside my agency work, I manage social media for Venator Tabletop Gaming voluntarily, producing video content and running campaigns to help grow the community. I took it on because I genuinely enjoy the space and wanted to support a local business I care about. I use AI tools as part of my research and planning process, mainly for identifying trends, sharpening briefs, and speeding up the early stages of a project.

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Work Experience

Social Media Manager at Formation Media
September 1, 2025 - Present
Lead content strategy across multiple client accounts, building structured B2B editorial frameworks aligned to client KPIs and wider marketing objectives. Drive creative direction for campaigns, developing concepts, shaping briefs, and setting the tone and approach for content across channels. Author detailed creative briefs for the wider comms team. Monitor analytics to optimise strategy and content performance. Present performance reports to clients and demonstrate impact. Stay ahead of industry trends. Collaborate with clients to adapt creative approaches to business priorities. Oversaw production of video content at events and produced video testimonials. Captured photography assets and produced social-ready graphics.
Social Media Manager (Voluntary) at Venator Tabletop Gaming
January 1, 2025 - Present
Managing organic social media for a local tabletop gaming store, producing content across Instagram, Reels, and TikTok. Grew Instagram by 100 followers organically; posts regularly reach 500–1,000 views. Film and edit Warhammer events and community content to drive awareness and store visits. Currently launching TikTok with a target of 1,000 followers to enable TikTok Live selling of products, including Pokémon cards.
Career Break
July 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Took intentional time to travel after living abroad in Denmark.
Social Media Manager & In - House Content Creator at DALI Speakers (Denmark)
October 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Managed organic social across Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and X, handling strategy and content output. Planned and produced content across formats, with a focus on video, product launches, and event coverage. Ran the Rubi Kore Hi-Fi Speaker campaign; a teaser series of close-up product shots that averaged 160–300 likes per post, with the launch post reaching close to 1,000 likes and 15–30 comments per post. Filmed live content at three international trade shows: METS (Amsterdam), ISE (Barcelona), and the High-End Show (Munich), covering demos, interviews, and product moments. Event posts averaged 400–600 likes. Handled photography, staff interviews, and video at each event, turning content around for social in real time.
Social Media & Campaign Manager at iFootage Gear Ltd
March 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023
Developed creative briefs and content direction, translating brand objectives into creator-led content across platforms. Found and brought in content creators through online networking, starting relationships by offering product opportunities and building trust over time. Grew that into a working team of five creators based in the Philippines, moving from gifted product to paid briefs as the working relationship developed. Managed the team through structured briefs and clear deliverables, coordinating calls and ensuring everyone had what they needed before launches. Also managed a wider network of influencers, overseeing reviews, branded content, and asset delivery against set briefs.
Production Runner / On-Set Roles at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Production runner on the Bears Den music video 'Star of Bethnal Green'. Sparky on the short horror film 'The Coppice'. Runner for Blink Productions and London Live, gaining exposure to broadcast production environments. Various short film productions and freelance videography work.

Education

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Qualifications

BA (Hons) Film Practice — Cinematography & Film/Video Production, 2:1
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
BA (Hons) Film Practice — Cinematography & Film/Video Production
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Professional Services