Creative Director, StoryWorks
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JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: E
CONTRACT TYPE: Full-time Perm
DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios- StoryWorks
LOCATION: London
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Up to 80000 London Weighting (5441) depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
BONUS: 25% OTE
WE ARE BBC STUDIOS
A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the worlds most sought-after TV audio and digital content.
Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful entertaining and inspiring stories for people all around the world.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
BBC StoryWorks is the award-winning commercial brand studio within BBC Studios responsible for developing producing and delivering content-led commercial campaigns across our international digital and television news offer as well as representing other BBC brands as required. This includes but is not limited to branded films digital creative podcasts written content events as well as the packaging of editorial sponsorships.
Joining BBC StoryWorks means becoming part of an award-winning in-house branded content studio within BBC Studios a globally respected media powerhouse. StoryWorks creates meaningful multi-platform storytelling that reaches international audiences on all BBC platforms across digital television audio and experiential formats.
As Creative Director for EMEA youll be at the heart of shaping the creative vision for the region working alongside of a talented team of producers project managers and strategist as well as leading a digital and social storytelling team. This is a rare chance to combine creative leadership with hands-on ideation skills and production working on best-in-class branded content that aligns with the BBCs editorial integrity and global reputation.
Youll also collaborate with a diverse and passionate group across Sales Marketing and Compliance all while mentoring creatives and pushing the boundaries of what branded storytelling can achieve. With access to BBCs extensive platforms and storytelling heritage youll help brands connect with audiences in authentic innovative ways.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
- Lead creative direction and ideation for StoryWorks EMEAs branded content output during pitch stage while ensuring alignment to client goals and BBC guidelines.
- Support production to carry out holistic creative vision for multi-platform content for clients in EMEA that reflect our diverse BBC audiences.
- Provide inspirational leadership motivate and support the Creative team comprising editors writers and designers. Keep up to date with emerging industry trends and champion innovation while identifying culturally relevant opportunities for content partnerships.
- Embody BBC values and quality at all times as a key role representing the commercial face of the BBC brand.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
ESSENTIAL CRIERTIA:
- Extensive experience in a creative leadership role preferably within a branded content studio and/or advertising/creative agency.
- Extensive leadership experience in creative ideation and/or copywriting.
- Demonstrate experience conceptualising pitching and executing ideas and content across multiple platforms and various industries.
- Strong ability to lead pitches and present creative to external partners and clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to build attention-grabbing narratives and present creative ideas with impactful language and attention to detail and the ability to mentor team to do the same
- Strong client-facing background and presentation skills
DESIRED NOT REQUIRED:
- Strong experience leading global production efforts leading shoot days to ensure creative excellence and delivery across the board.
- Experience in journalism and inside editorial teams is a plus.
NEXT STEPS
We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.
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Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Logo Design
- Trello
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Martech
- Adobe Photoshop
- Social Media Management
- Adobe Illustrator
- Copywriting
- Customer relationship management
- Experience Design
- Adobe Indesign
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