Hi, I’m Ciara Tracey, a senior social strategist and content director with 6+ years’ experience leading creative strategy, campaign development and multi-platform content for global brands, agencies and experiential projects. I specialise in developing narrative-led concepts, directing shoots and producing social-first storytelling that drives measurable engagement and commercial impact. I’m highly skilled in end-to-end delivery—from insight and ideation to production, paid amplification and performance optimisation across beauty, lifestyle, fashion, luxury, retail and experiential environments. I’m passionate about narrative-driven campaigns, immersive activations and social-first storytelling that resonates with audiences and delivers tangible results for brands and partners.

Ciara Tracey

Hi, I’m Ciara Tracey, a senior social strategist and content director with 6+ years’ experience leading creative strategy, campaign development and multi-platform content for global brands, agencies and experiential projects. I specialise in developing narrative-led concepts, directing shoots and producing social-first storytelling that drives measurable engagement and commercial impact. I’m highly skilled in end-to-end delivery—from insight and ideation to production, paid amplification and performance optimisation across beauty, lifestyle, fashion, luxury, retail and experiential environments. I’m passionate about narrative-driven campaigns, immersive activations and social-first storytelling that resonates with audiences and delivers tangible results for brands and partners.

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Hi, I’m Ciara Tracey, a senior social strategist and content director with 6+ years’ experience leading creative strategy, campaign development and multi-platform content for global brands, agencies and experiential projects. I specialise in developing narrative-led concepts, directing shoots and producing social-first storytelling that drives measurable engagement and commercial impact. I’m highly skilled in end-to-end delivery—from insight and ideation to production, paid amplification and performance optimisation across beauty, lifestyle, fashion, luxury, retail and experiential environments.

I’m passionate about narrative-driven campaigns, immersive activations and social-first storytelling that resonates with audiences and delivers tangible results for brands and partners.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Social Strategist & Content Director at Ciara Tracey
May 1, 2024 - November 25, 2025
Freelance social strategist and content director delivering end-to-end campaigns for luxury brands, culture institutions and live experiences. Develops creative concepts, leads shoots, and builds social storytelling to drive engagement and commercial impact.
Lead Content & Social Strategist at Halcyon Gallery
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Lead content and social strategy across UK and US markets, manage in-house creative team and external partners to deliver campaigns, films and shoots for major artists and exhibitions. Oversee paid media, content production and brand positioning to drive engagement, sales and global brand growth.
Senior Strategist at Yield Gallery
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Developed social strategy and content planning; delivered multi-channel storytelling and influencer engagements; contributed to growth and brand narrative.
Senior Campaign Manager at Harper Boutique
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Led campaigns and content for brand partnerships; coordinated cross-functional teams and multi-channel storytelling.
Digital Marketing Manager at Full Circle Digital Marketing Agency
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Developed digital marketing strategies and ran campaigns for diverse clients; contributed to creative and strategic development including a £7M installation proposal in Leiden.
Head of Content & Digital Marketing at Halcyon Gallery
March 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Led the Content & Digital Marketing function, shaping narrative direction and social strategy across UK and US campaigns. Drove 2M+ organic views in four days for Dominic Harris installation and grew Instagram by 113%, contributing to US market expansion and brand repositioning. Spearheaded immersive exhibition concepts, on-site shoots and long-form content production, ensuring alignment across social, in-store activations and paid media. Managed post-production and repurposing of content for social and paid channels; oversaw paid media strategy with Havas, delivering a 160% sales uplift and £1.7M in the first month.
Head of Marketing at Contemporary Fine Art Gallery
November 1, 2022 - March 31, 2024
Developed narrative frameworks and campaign storytelling across exhibitions and artists. Led creative direction for photoshoots and long-form films, managing shot lists, treatments, on-set direction and full production. Created immersive exhibition concepts and in-gallery experiences while aligning digital, in-store and editorial placements.
Digital Marketing Manager at FCDM (Full Circle Digital Marketing) Agency
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Managed on-site activations for Adobe Express experiential campaigns, acting as the primary client contact, resolving live queries, tracking KPI performance and ensuring smooth operational delivery.
Senior Marketing Manager at Harper Boutique
June 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Led digital marketing initiatives for a luxury boutique, crafting strategies to grow brand presence and e-commerce performance during tenure.

Education

BA (HONS) Degree in Business & Marketing at Griffith College Dublin
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
BA (Hons) Business & Marketing at Griffith College Dublin
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Certificate in Team Leadership & Supervisory Management at Technological University of the Shannon
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Office Management at Moate Business College
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Other