Head of Brand & Creative Strategy (Hybrid DC)

World Food Program USA; Washington (District of Columbia, MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

EAP program

Wellness benefit

Job summary

World Food Program USA seeks a Creative Director to lead our creative strategy and content initiatives, guiding a team of creatives to produce high-impact campaigns that raise awareness and donor engagement for our mission.

You will shape how audiences experience our brand across digital, events, partnerships, and donor touchpoints, partnering with internal leaders to maintain a compelling, mission-driven voice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, design, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 8–12+ years in brand marketing, creative strategy, or related field; 4+ years leading diverse teams.
• Experience leading integrated marketing campaigns and creative strategy.
• Strong project and stakeholder management; excellent writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor a team of creatives and copywriters.
• Foster culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to execute multi-channel campaigns.
• Build relationships with cross-functional partners across external affairs, social media, and development.
• Oversee campaign planning, execution, measurement, and optimization.
• Review brand assets for quality and consistency; establish KPIs and inform strategic decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Brand strategy

Content strategy

Team management

Campaign planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing/communications/design

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Content management systems

SEO tools

Job description

World Food Program USA seeks a Creative Director to lead our creative strategy and content initiatives, guiding a team of creatives to produce high-impact campaigns that raise awareness and donor engagement for our mission.

You will shape how audiences experience our brand across digital, events, partnerships, and donor touchpoints, partnering with internal leaders to maintain a compelling, mission-driven voice.