Senior Director, Creative Strategy, M&E + Auto

Conde 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 dynamic role will involve collaborating with various teams to develop strategic proposals that drive advertising prospects through the sales funnel. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of experience in digital media or ad sales, showcasing exceptional writing and presentation skills. Join a fast-paced team dedicated to crafting best-in-market opportunities and making a significant impact in a thriving media environment.

Benefits

Generous employee benefits package

Discretionary bonus compensation

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive ideation and creative proposal writing for automotive and media categories.
• Collaborate with sales and multiple departments to craft marketing proposals.

Skills

Creative Strategy

Proposal Writing

Collaboration Skills

Storytelling

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Automotive Industry Knowledge

Digital Advertising Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

10+ years in relevant field

Tools

Google Slides

Keynote

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Director, Creative Strategy, M&E + Auto

Location: New York, NY

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 31 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

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.

About Us

Condé Nast is a global media company home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, AD, Condé Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, The New Yorker, Glamour, Allure, Bon Appétit, Self and many more. Headquartered in New York and London, the company produces award-winning journalism, content and entertainment for every platform today and operates in 32 markets worldwide including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the U.K. and U.S., and Taiwan.

At Condé Nast we value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, their skills and contributions. And we recognize the power our brands have to influence and shape culture, catalyze action and help make our world a better place for all.