What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Creative Director of Writing position at Sonos Inc?
At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you'll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives.
This role can be done from home
Building the world's leading sound experience starts with the experience we provide for our people. That's why we've been distributed from the start: initially between offices in Boston & Santa Barbara, and now with additional offices around the globe. This role can be done from any of our offices across the United States.
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Sonos is seeking an experienced and visionary Creative Director of Writing to lead our storytelling and written content strategy. This role will partner with cross-functional teams-including Marketing, Product, Design, and Brand-to craft compelling narratives that communicate our brand values, showcase product innovations, and engage audiences across all touchpoints.
What You'll Do:- Strategic Content Leadership
Develop and own a forward-thinking writing strategy that aligns with brand objectives, target audience, and product roadmap.
Set the overall tone, style, and voice for the brand to ensure consistency and impact across all written materials.
Use data-driven insights to inform content decisions and measure the effectiveness of storytelling efforts.
Team Management & Collaboration
Lead and mentor a team of copywriters and content specialists, providing creative direction and feedback to elevate the quality of all written content.
Collaborate closely with the Creative Director, designers and producers to ensure messaging cohesion across diverse media formats.
Partner with senior leaders and functional and regional stakeholders to translate high-level goals into storytelling opportunities and creative campaigns.
Brand & Product Narratives
Drive innovative storytelling techniques to highlight product features, usability, and benefits to both B2C and B2B audiences.
Create comprehensive brand narratives that resonate with our tech-forward Professional audience, in addition to our target consumer audience.
Ensure all written content-product descriptions, ad copy, website text, packaging, social campaigns-adheres to brand guidelines and meets project objectives.
Innovation & Industry Awareness
Stay abreast of emerging technology, consumer behavior, and cultural trends to keep the brand's voice fresh and relevant.
Leverage new platforms and writing styles (e.g., conversational AI, AR/VR interfaces) to experiment and push creative boundaries and find efficiencies.
Advocate for continuous improvement of the content process and explore new ways to captivate audiences.
Quality Control & Performance Metrics
Establish a rigorous editorial review process to maintain impeccable standards for grammar, style, and factual accuracy.
Use data and performance metrics (engagement, conversion, sentiment analysis, etc.) to evaluate campaign success and inform future strategy.
Maintain a network of external writing resources (freelancers, agencies) as needed to scale content production.
What You'll Need:
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
8 years of experience in copywriting, editorial, or content development, with experience in a leadership role within a creative or marketing environment.
Proven track record of developing influential content strategies for premium or technology-focused brands.
Preferred Qualifications
Core Competencies
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a keen eye for detail.
Strong leadership abilities to guide and inspire creative teams, and to influence cross-functional collaboration.
Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.
Familiarity with consumer electronics or related industries, understanding key trends, consumer needs, and competitive landscapes.
Technical & Professional Skills
Proficiency in content management tools, editorial calendars, and collaboration platforms (e.g., Trello, Asana, or Monday.com).
Adept at synthesizing complex technical information into clear, relatable narratives for diverse audiences.
Ability to evaluate content effectiveness using analytics tools and data interpretation to optimize content strategies.
Personal Attributes
Passionate about innovative technology and forward-thinking design.
High level of creativity, with the ability to push boundaries while maintaining brand integrity.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating ideas and proposals to executive leadership.
- Impact: Shape the global voice of a leading consumer electronics brand, influencing how millions of users connect with our products.
Collaboration: Work alongside pioneering engineers, designers, and marketers who share a passion for quality and craft.
Innovation: Lead a dynamic and growing creative team in a culture that fosters experimentation and professional development.
Recognition: Join a global brand known for exceptional products, quality design, and cutting-edge technology.
Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. If you don't have 100% of the skills listed, we strongly encourage you to apply if interested.
Visa Sponsorship: Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time. We ask that applicants be authorized to work for any US employer, both now and in the future.
At Sonos we consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, which may lead individual compensation to vary depending on job related qualifications, skills, and experience. All full time employees are eligible for merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and equity. Our job postings may span more than one career level and the base pay range may be modified in the future based on changing market conditions. The starting base pay for this role for all US candidates is between:
$154,000 and $171,500Please note that compensation details listed in US job postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health, wealth, and overall well-being of our employees. Regular full time employees in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
A 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting
An Open Time Off policy (OTO) so you have maximum opportunity to disconnect and recharge, with no tenure-based vacation accruals required
80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually
Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year
12 weeks of paid Bonding Leave following the birth or adoption of a new child, plus up to an additional 12 weeks of Medical Leave for birthing parents under our Short Term Disability policy
Company-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary benefits, including Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Pet Insurance
Mental health benefits to support your holistic well-being
A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!
For a holistic overview of our benefits, please visit sonosbenefits.com.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Your profile will be reviewed and you'll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience.
Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: Sonos 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, and other legally protected characteristics.
Follow the links to review the EEO is the Law poster and its supplement. Sonos is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to accommodations@sonos.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Follow the links to review the EEO is the Law poster(https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) and its supplement (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf). The pay transparency policy is available here- https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_unformattedESQA508c.pdf. Sonos is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to accommodations@sonos.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Salary : $154,000 - $171,500
