Director, Creative Strategy

TL;DR

Director, Creative Strategy (Media): Leading a team of strategists to drive strategic storytelling and campaign development for hirify.global StoryWorks across the Americas with an accent on branded content ideation and custom ad media development. Focus on developing standout pitch decks and proposals, leveraging research and audience insights.

Location: New York, USA. Hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

Salary: $145,000 to $155,000

Company

A globally renowned media company borne of the hirify.global that makes and distributes the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.

What you will do

• Lead a team of Creative Strategists to deliver creative ideation for branded content programs, deploying work assignments and coaching team members.
• Craft cohesive brand campaigns that offer custom creative ideas that support and position editorial IP.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including sales, marketing, editorial, and design—to develop standout pitch decks.
• Guide the development of branded content concepts for target verticals, bringing subject matter fluency and brand insight.
• Develop detailed campaign plans, budgets, timelines, and deliverables in pre-sales.
• Embrace platform-first content strategies across social media platforms.

Requirements

• 6 to 8 years of relevant managerial experience in branded content, social media content, content marketing, creative strategy, or related roles.
• Comprehensive expertise in branded content across video, editorial, podcast, social, and experiential formats.
• Branded content fluency with the digital media landscape, ad sales processes, and KPIs that matter to brands.
• Experience working within or adjacent to a news media org, including navigating editorial compliance.
• Adept at leveraging insights, audience research, data analytics, and platform trends.
• Excellent storytelling, writing, and presentation skills.

Nice to have

• Background or education in marketing, brand strategy, creative writing, journalism, or related disciplines.
• Bring curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit to your work.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, open to feedback.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical and Dental Insurance (PPO plans)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible, Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Work/life balance
• Free Retirement Consulting to All Employees