Group Creative Director, Earned

M+C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is a full-service, earned-first agency operating across Consumer PR, Creator & Influencer, Partnership Marketing, Social, Experiential, Sport, and Entertainment.

We bring a deep bench of experience in lifestyle, sport, entertainment, fashion, technology, and CPG — with ambitions to expand into many other categories. Our approach blends always-on brand communications with big creative campaigns, from strategy and ideation through design, production, execution, and social amplification. Our PR, marketing, and influencer specialists work seamlessly with our in-house studio to deliver content across every medium, from film and photography to print, experiential, and beyond.

We believe brilliant work is only possible through diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture where people can bring their full selves to work. When people feel empowered to be themselves, they deliver their very best.

In North America, we partner in an integrated capacity with our colleagues across M+C Saatchi Group, ensuring clients benefit from the full strength of our regional expertise and connected capabilities. We are proud to employ some of the brightest minds in the business and remain committed to investing in their growth and development so they continue to thrive.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an inspiring and dynamic
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Creative Director,
who will be the leader driving the creative direction across all client campaigns within the sports, entertainment and consumer 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.

Dual reporting into the M+C Saatchi Group NA Chief Creative Officer and the Sport & Entertainment Executive Leadership Team, ensuring alignment across regional growth priorities and agency leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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, earned-first creative strategies that address client challenges and capitalize on new opportunities.
• 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 PR

Nice-to-have skills

• Creative Direction
• Team Management

• New York, New York, United States

Work experience

• Social Media
• Content
• Art Director/Creative Director

Languages

• English