Vice President, Creative

Responsibilities

Who We Are:

SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners -- in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.

This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM’s vision to life every day.

SiriusXM Media

SiriusXM Media is the gateway for marketers to the largest digital audio advertising ecosystem in North America. As the combined advertising revenue organization of Sirius XM Holdings Inc., SiriusXM Media spans across leading owned and operated audio platforms Pandora and SiriusXM; innovative ad tech solutions powered by AdsWizz; sonic creative consultancy Studio Resonate; and an extended content network featuring exclusive monetization agreements with Audiochuck, NBCUniversal, SoundCloud, and many more. Reaching more than 150 million listeners each month, SiriusXM Media delivers audiences the tailored brand experiences they crave while putting creators first, making it easy for every marketer to produce, plan, buy and measure across its entire audio universe.

How you’ll make an impact:

The Vice President, Creative is at the epicenter of strategic and creative leadership for Studio Resonate, the in-house audio creative agency for SiriusXM Media. This role is not only pivotal in establishing a vision for our team and ensuring our creative output is innovative, but it also drives demand, fosters creative excellence and leadership, and ensures the delivery of world-class audio and display ads with efficiency and precision.

What you’ll do:

• Strategic Leadership:
  • Establish a clear vision and implement strategic objectives for Studio Resonate
  • Open new pathways to incremental advertising spends
  • Identify new opportunities in the market, set goals, and drive initiatives to meet those goals

• Creative Oversight:
  • Ensure Studio Resonate's creative output is of the highest quality, innovative, and meeting or exceeding client expectations
  • Foster an environment of creative innovation and excellence
  • Elevate the quality of ad creative across SiriusXM Media's platform, including streaming, podcast, and live audio advertising

• Team Management and Development:
  • Oversee and manage a multi-disciplinary creative team, including audio production, design, copywriting, creative direction, strategy, and operations.
  • Ensure smooth collaboration across these teams to produce cohesive and high-impact audio advertising campaigns
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop talent within the agency, ensuring the team is equipped with the skills and knowledge to excel in the ever-evolving audio advertising landscape

• Client Relationships:
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for key brands and agencies, ensuring client satisfaction, addresses concerns, and fosters long-term partnerships
  • Deliver dynamic creative pitches and presentations to high-profile clients and potential clients 
• Creative Operations:
  • Oversee and manage Studio Resonate's budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources, and tracking return on investment for various campaigns and initiatives
  • Identify and implement ways to streamline processes and workflows, integrating technology and tools where beneficial to increase productivity and quality of work
  • Manage relationships with external partners and vendors, including freelance talent, third-party production companies, and other collaborators essential to the Studio Resonate's work

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Collaborate and partner with other departments, such as Sales, Client Services, B2B Marketing, and Product teams, ensuring alignment in strategy and execution 
• Industry Presence:
  • Represent the agency in the broader industry, engaging in thought leadership activities, attending events, and giving talks or presentations
  • Identify award opportunities to highlight Studio Resonate's innovation and achievements
  • Ensure Studio Resonate is up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in audio advertising and production

What you’ll need:

• 15 years of experience leading high-impact creative projects in senior roles, preferably in advertising, tech, broadcast, or entertainment
• 10 years experience managing a high-functioning, multi-disciplinary team
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; MBA preferred
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, delegate effectively, and navigate a fast-paced, evolving environment with keen problem-solving skills
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation), with a history of fostering influence and securing respect across all organizational levels
• Demonstrated success in leading strategic transformation and driving growth in a dynamic and competitive market
• A proven history of guiding teams through change with resilience and clarity
• Composure under pressure, showcasing adaptability, flexibility, and bravery when faced with challenges
• Proven ability to deliver top-tier creative at scale, emphasizing operational excellence (process efficiencies, effective tools and technologies)
• Thought leadership in establishing innovative creative capabilities and best practices, serving as a trusted partner to brands and agencies.
• Experience overseeing and managing external vendor relationships

Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

At SiriusXM, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the base salary for this position to be in the range of $206,000 to $234,000 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.

Salary : $206,000 - $234,000