Senior Director, Creative Strategy, M&E + Auto

Condé Nast; New York (NY); On-site; USD 132,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Director of Creative Strategy to lead innovative marketing proposals in the Automotive and Media & Entertainment sectors. This role is perfect for a creative thinker with extensive experience in digital media and a passion for storytelling. You'll collaborate with various teams to craft compelling proposals that resonate with clients, driving strategic growth for iconic brands. Join a dynamic team where your creative insights will shape the future of advertising and marketing in a fast-paced environment, making a significant impact across multiple platforms.

Benefits

Generous Employee Benefits Package

Discretionary Bonus Compensation

Qualifications

• 10+ years in publishing, digital media, or ad sales marketing/strategy.
• Strong writing and presentation skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present integrated marketing proposals for automotive accounts.
• Cultivate relationships with internal teams and lead marketing discussions.

Skills

Writing

Creative Thinking

Collaboration

Project Management

Presentation Skills

Knowledge of Automotive Industry

Digital Media Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

10+ Years Experience in Relevant Field

Tools

Google Slides

Keynote

PowerPoint

Job description

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.

Job Description

Location: New York, NY

Condé Nast, the world-renowned media company, is a portfolio of iconic brands (Vogue, The New Yorker, Architectural Digest, GQ, Vanity Fair, and many more) that champion exceptionality and inspire community. Condé Nast Commercial Creative—our global marketing, creative, experiential, and production arms transform the stronghold our brands have on hearts and minds into elegant and actionable content, programs, and partnerships.

Our Creative Strategy department is responsible for harnessing the power and influence of our brands to create the industry’s most compelling programs, initiatives, and partnerships.

Condé Nast seeks a highly motivated Senior Director of Creative Strategy for the Automotive and Media & Entertainment (M+E) categories. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a fast-paced team while also driving the ideating and creative proposal writing that will move advertising prospects through the sales funnel. This role collaborates with sales, digital operations, insights, creative, experiential, and PR teams across all Condé Nast global brands.

As part of the Creative Strategy team—reporting to the Executive Director, Creative Strategy—this individual will respond to RFPs, develop proactive proposals and presentations, and work closely with sales to develop account-specific and sub-category strategies. This highly collaborative role includes engaging with multiple departments to craft best-in-market opportunities for the automotive category as well as lending a hand with Media + Entertainment accounts, as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ideation, writing, and presentation of integrated marketing proposals with a focus on strategic, creative thinking for the Auto category; opportunity to work on M+E accounts as bandwidth allows
• Oversight of large, enterprise accounts (e.g., Land Rover, Toyota, Volkswagen), including partnering directly with Sales on strategic renewal and growth opportunities
• Attend client calls and lead marketing conversations
• Working with junior marketers on proposals and presentations for lower-level accounts
• Cultivate positive business relationships with internal teams across all levels, including Sales, Product, Research, Brand/Category Marketing, Experiences, and Digital Operations
• Champion Condé Nast and our right to win across all platforms

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 10+ years qualifying experience in publishing, digital media, or ad sales marketing/strategy
• Excellent strength in writing, developing, and proofreading proposals with an eye for detail (formatting, grammar, etc.)
• A strong familiarity with the automotive industry and key players
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working in matrixed organizations
• Storyteller with experience translating insights, product information, and data into client-facing marketing presentations with strong presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to successfully drive projects with limited guidance amidst multiple shifting priorities
• Be proactive, nimble, and willing to pitch in wherever needed
• Strong knowledge of current digital, video, social, and mobile advertising platforms and branded content
• Shows capability of leading and growing high-performing teams
• Strong interpersonal skills that encourage team cooperation
• Able to successfully interface with senior-level internal stakeholders and external executives
• Experienced with presentation software, such as Google Slides, Keynote, or Powerpoint

The expected base salary range for this position is from $132,000-$165,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.