Senior Director, Creative Strategy, M&E + Auto
Condé NastAbout the role
Job Description
Location:
New York, NYCondé 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
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
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