Hi, I’m Harriet, a content and social media lead with a passion for scalable brand storytelling. I specialise in building creator-led, data-informed content strategies that drive engagement and growth across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. I thrive on turning ideas into measurable campaigns and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact outputs. From launching multi-platform content systems to partnering with creators and local businesses, I turn audience insight into creative, revenue-driving output while mentoring teams to keep campaigns on track.

Harriet Pennington-Yates

Hi, I’m Harriet, a content and social media lead with a passion for scalable brand storytelling. I specialise in building creator-led, data-informed content strategies that drive engagement and growth across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. I thrive on turning ideas into measurable campaigns and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact outputs. From launching multi-platform content systems to partnering with creators and local businesses, I turn audience insight into creative, revenue-driving output while mentoring teams to keep campaigns on track.

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Hi, I’m Harriet, a content and social media lead with a passion for scalable brand storytelling. I specialise in building creator-led, data-informed content strategies that drive engagement and growth across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. I thrive on turning ideas into measurable campaigns and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact outputs.

From launching multi-platform content systems to partnering with creators and local businesses, I turn audience insight into creative, revenue-driving output while mentoring teams to keep campaigns on track.

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Work Experience

Content & Social Media Lead (Paid & Organic) at LANX
October 1, 2025 - Present
Lead social-first content and creative strategy for a digital-first retail brand; developed content across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and paid channels; built scalable content systems and cross-functional collaboration with performance teams; managed weekly content calendars and end-to-end production; initiated creator-led and founder-led formats; analyzed performance and optimized campaigns.
Founder at Zoo Lane
November 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024
Founded and ran a vintage homeware brand, overseeing branding, marketing and ecommerce; developed product-led content and social campaigns; built brand identity and drove online sales.
Freelance Editor at UC Today
January 1, 2019 - February 1, 2019
Delivered animation and video content to briefs with tight deadlines; collaborated with editors and clients to meet requirements.
Intern Editor / Videographer at Westlands
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Supported video production, editing and shoot setup across studio and on-location projects.
Customer Service Advisor at Vodafone Automotive
March 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Developed strong communication and problem-solving skills through direct customer interaction; contributed to efficiency and service quality.
Studio Runner (Intern) at Logistics
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Assisted with production tasks within a studio environment, providing support across shoots and on-location work.

Education

BA (Hons) Illustration at University of Brighton
January 11, 2030 - May 19, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services