Levi Steven

Senior Content Strategy Consultant, Brave Bison, London
Bachelor of Communication Studies in Advertising Creativity & Bachelor of Business in Market Insights: Marketing, Advertising, Retailing, Sales

It’s been less than a decade since Levi Steven graduated from AUT and since then his career has already taken him to two of the world’s biggest creative hubs, Chicago and London.

“I love creating meaningful connections between brands and their audiences through content. My communications degree was the foundation for my career and gave me great practical experience for the advertising and marketing industries, and my business degree has helped shape broader strategic strengths and commercial acumen. I’ve met great people through my career in agencies, and it’s led to me working in Chicago and now London.

“I started my career with an internship at advertising agency TimeZoneOne/SCC in Chicago through the AUT Internz programme. I stayed employed at the agency for six years, progressing to the role of senior content strategist and managing strategic comms planning for clients like the Illinois Office of Tourism. I moved to London in early 2025 and am now working for media, marketing and technology company Brave Bison. I love the variety of work and the opportunity to collaborate with a range of clients. Agency life is always interesting and I’ve been fortunate to work with incredible people.”

Memories of AUT
Levi, who graduated from AUT in 2018, says deciding to study communications and business at AUT was easy.

“My careers advisor at high school recommended looking at the AUT communications degree because of how well-regarded it is in the industry and how hands-on the learning approach is. Receiving an AUT Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship helped make the decision for me.”

He still has fond memories of his time at AUT.

“I made some lifelong friends, had awesome lecturers, gained incredible industry experience and got a role in Chicago through the AUT Internz programme offered at the time.”

Advice for other students
Levi’s advice for other students is simple: make the most of your time at uni.

“Give everything 100%. Branch out from your normal groups and circles. Spend time on campus, say hi to people, introduce yourself, take the lead on projects and make the time to socialise after a lecture. Apply for scholarships and other opportunities of interest.”

Try to get the most from your classes, he adds.

“Ask your tutors and lecturers questions, engage with them, interrogate their briefs and approaches, and look at things from different perspectives.”