What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Creative Strategy, Home & Auto Categories position at Condé Nast?
Job Description
Location : New York, NY
Director, Creative Strategy, Home & Auto Categories
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.
Location : New York, NY
Condé Nast, the world-renowned media company, is a portfolio of iconic brands (Glamour, 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 arm — transforms 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 Director of Creative Strategy for the Home & Auto 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 Home & Auto Creative Strategy team — reporting to the Global VP, 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 home and auto clients.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ideation, writing, and presentation of integrated marketing proposals with a focus on strategic, creative thinking
Oversight of key assigned accounts (e.g., Lexus, Porsche, Stellantis), including partnering directly with Sales on strategic renewal and growth opportunities
Attend client calls and lead marketing conversations
Work 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, 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 Home and Auto brands / advertisers
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 $118,000-$159,000. 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.
Salary : $118,000 - $159,000
