Head of Creative

Who We Are :

160over90 is a full-service cultural marketing agency. An integrated part of the Endeavor network, which includes entertainment agency WME and sports, fashion and events leader IMG, 160over90’s cultural insight, access and influence helps brands stay connected to what their consumers care about most. With offices in seven countries around the world, 160over90’s expertise spans experiential, creative, public relations, digital, social, impact, influence, higher education and more. We represent culture. (B)ring (You)rs. At 160over90, we invite you to be the most authentic version of yourself. No matter where you come from or what you look like, you can be your full self here. Our work reaches diverse communities around the globe. So, it's important to us that our team reflects the full spectrum of voices, values, and perspectives of the audiences we’re looking to reach through our work. Just as we’re obsessed with our clients, their businesses, and the work we do, we’re even more obsessed with the team bringing it to life. Each day we are actively investing to ensure our people feel seen, heard, and appreciated. No matter where they are, who they are, and what they believe in, 160over90 is the throughline to infuse a culture rooted in acceptance and belonging.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE : TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

This is for an upcoming role based in either Los Angeles or NYC. The salary range for this role is $225,000 to $275,000

Agency Overview :

160over90 is owned by Endeavor, one of the biggest names in culture and entertainment in the world. The creative department here is like that of any other agency but we aren’t bogged down by dated holding company models and we aren’t owned by a consulting firm. Our connection to Endeavor is our unfair advantage, helping us connect brands to culture through sports, music, film, and fashion like no other. The ideas are boss, able to be taken to the world in whatever way they work best via advertising, branding, social media, PR, experiential, digital and more.

In June 2021, 160over90 partnered with Obsidianworks, a culture-powered marketing agency co-founded by actor and producer Michael B. Jordan, and Chad Easterling, purpose-built for a more inclusive era of brand storytelling. The agency focuses on cultural connectivity through brand strategy, digital and social impact. Together with 160over90, the agency works with brand and talent partners to identify opportunities, create, and execute innovative and culturally resonant campaigns and activations, and connect with multicultural consumers in diverse communities.

This role will fully support Obsidianworks.

Role :

The Head of Creative is responsible for leading and inspiring a team of talented creatives, encouraging a collaborative work environment, and challenging the team to push ideas to the next level. The Head of Creative along with Account and Strategy Leads ensure client satisfaction by developing strong relationships with clients, safeguarding program delivery, and maintaining and evolving Obsidianworks quality of creative work.

You know what you’re doing and not afraid to do it! You are a collaborator, a thought leader, and mentor. Not only a teacher, you like to listen. You are instinctively curious about culture and trends. The opportunities here are endless, so your creativity must be too. You aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and be a contributing partner when needed.

Responsibilities :

• Set the vision and standard for creative department and agency.
• Lead creative team, strategy, and productive brainstorming while also being an individual contributor.
• Develop and enhance creative process.
• Maintain overall satisfaction and retention of clients on assigned programs.
• Collaborate with leadership team in planning both short- and long-term strategic objectives for the client.
• Capacity to write clear and inspiring program / creative briefs.
• Direct the operation of client programs including budgeting, adherence to timelines, and marketing communications plans.
• Work with strategy and account team to ensure client timelines are met.
• Lead creative teams through entire pitch process.
• Participate in edits and proofing of content delivered to clients.
• Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Accountable for making sound decisions surrounding the financial performance.
• Give direction and feedback to all creatives and help push projects forward.
• Collaborate with colleagues in other divisions across in the 160over90 / Endeavor network as necessary to develop client programs.
• Travel as needed for site visits, client and leadership meetings, activations, etc.

Qualifications :

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices. Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Range Minimum :

68,640 annually

Hiring Range Maximum :

0 annually

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Salary : $68,640