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Job Description:
The Trust is a collective of energetic writers, content and creative strategists, videographers, designers, photo editors and developers. The work spans a variety of forms -- short- and long-form reported articles, documentary videos, interactive data visualizations, animations and more.
The Trust is looking to hire a Creative Director to work based in London.
This role requires a talented and versatile individual with a sophisticated understanding of the international marketing landscape more broadly, particularly the U.S. The role will require ideating, pitching and producing world-class custom content campaigns for clients across Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific that resonate with The Wall Street Journal's audience of decision makers worldwide.
In this client facing role, they will drive creative vision and content development across formats for clients in the region. This role will work closely with the Executive Director of Content and other creatives across EMEA and APAC, and with our Integrated Marketing team to understand client demands and produce sophisticated and intelligent campaigns that sell.
This role will need a dynamic and self-starting individual who can work fluently alongside sales teams, will understand how a campaign is priced and constructed and will have a strong sense of feasibility and practicality of pitched programs. A strong book of contacts in one—or all—of these regions is an advantage.
You will need a gift for communication in both written and spoken forms - being easily able to convey ideas concisely with clear and compelling concepts and visuals. You must be able to deliver C-Level presentations in a client-facing role spanning different regions and cultures. Relevant languages are a distinct advantage. You will report to the Creative Director and Executive Editor.
This role requires at least 10 years of demonstrated success in at least two of the following: journalism, creative direction, film production, documentary-making, custom content. A strong handle on integrated marketing is a plus. The role requires this individual to be client facing at the highest levels and to be able to travel internationally, sometimes at short notice.
Our Benefits
Comprehensive Insurance Plans
Retirement Benefits
Fitness Reimbursement Benefit
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Business Area: Dow Jones - Media Sales
Job Category: Creative & Design
Union Status:
Non-Union role
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Req ID: 41350
