M+C Saatchi Sports and Entertainment is a full-service creative communications agency operating across sport, entertainment and lifestyle. We build IP centered and earned-first creative campaigns from the ground up across any and all formats. Our fields of service include PR and communications, experiential, partnerships, influencer, creative, insights and more.

Our client roster includes: Jaguar Land Rover, AB In-bev, William Grant, Samsonite, Barclays, Body Armour, Powerade, Unilever/Axe and Oakley

We are seeking an inspiring and dynamic Creative Director, who will be the leader driving the creative direction across all client campaigns within the sports and entertainment sectors. You will work closely with clients, the creative team, and senior leadership to develop, execute, and oversee breakthrough earned-first creative strategies and ideas that deliver exceptional results. This role requires a balance of big-picture thinking, hands-on creative leadership, and a deep understanding of both the PR landscape and the unique needs of the sports and entertainment industries.

What You'll Do:

• Creative Leadership: Lead and inspire a talented team of designers, writers, and content creators, ensuring that all creative work aligns with client goals and exceeds expectations.
• Strategic Vision: Develop and implement innovative creative strategies that address client challenges and capitalize on new opportunities, with a focus on sports and entertainment markets.
• Client Engagement: Serve as the primary creative contact for clients, building strong relationships and understanding their brand goals, challenges, and vision to deliver tailored creative solutions.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Collaborate with account managers, media strategists, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of creative ideas into comprehensive earned-first campaigns across PR, social, digital, and experiential channels.
• Quality Control: Oversee the execution and quality of creative deliverables across all channels, ensuring that every project meets the highest creative standards.
• Trendspotting & Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, leveraging these insights to keep client campaigns fresh, relevant, and impactful.
• Brand Stewardship: Maintain and elevate the creative voice and tone of clients’ brands, ensuring consistency across all communication touchpoints.
• Team & Culture Building: Provide guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities to the creative team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and growth.
• New Business Development: Spearhead proactive outreach and pitch development to identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities, leveraging industry trends, cultural moments, and the agency’s core capabilities to drive growth and expand the client portfolio.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience: 10+ years in a creative agency role, with a strong portfolio of work in the PR, sports, or entertainment industries.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and inspire a multidisciplinary creative team, with a track record of delivering high-quality creative campaigns.
• Creative Vision: Exceptional creative thinking, with the ability to turn complex concepts into compelling stories.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of PR/earned sports and entertainment sectors, including trends, challenges, and opportunities for creative innovation.
• Client-Facing Experience: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience managing and building relationships with clients.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Marketing, Communications, Design, etc.) or equivalent experience.
• Portfolio: A robust portfolio showcasing creative excellence in PR, communications, experiential and creative campaigns, particularly in sports, entertainment, lifestyle or similar industries.

What You'll Get:

We value our team and are committed to their success. We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive employer subsidized benefits package which includes group medical (up to 100% Coverage), 50% Guardian Dental, vision coverage, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) retirement plan with up to 3% annual employer match, generous paid time off including Summer Fridays and Holiday break, and employee volunteer day to encourage social responsibility giving time to the non-profit, community service or charity of choice.

Office Location: 466 Broome Street in Soho, NYC

Salary range is $250,000-$260,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

M+C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment, NA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and treats applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ABOUT M+C SAATCHI GROUP

https://mcsaatchi.com/

All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES.

Applications close 5/23

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