Creative Strategy Manager
About The Position
Roc Nation is looking for a Creative Strategy Manager who loves aligning artist initiatives with brand objectives to ultimately meet the goals for all collaborations. This role will lead a team of two Jr. Creative Strategists, report to the Creative Strategy Director and work closely with our brand partnerships, distribution, and creative departments. The creative strategy team will lead and support creative strategy development across all brand partnerships & Roc Nation brands to accomplish business objectives. You are a big-picture thinker who understands culture, music, digital & social trends, and fan engagement tactics. You can ideate at a moment’s notice on emerging trends, write engaging briefs & concepts, and have the ability to craft a persuasive narrative for presentations & decks. You are skilled at best practices to successfully research both the client and the brand The person in this role needs to be comfortable asserting a strategic perspective that guides creative and client conversations to new and exciting places. They should be organized, proactive, and pay close attention to detail
Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years of experience
- BA in Communications, Media, Journalism, Advertising, Marketing, or related areas
- Strong interest in the entertainment industry – music and sports specifically
- Must have experience designing and copywriting pitch decks and one sheets, with a portfolio of work to back it up
- Must have ability to clearly and confidently present pitch decks and marketing plans directly to artist teams, c-suite executives, and potential brand partners
- Strong verbal & written communication skills for internal and external communication
- Ability to understand clients’ marketing objectives and work closely with senior strategy team to develop plans to support these objectives
- Ability to synthesize research and disparate information into a cohesive plan, finding the throughline across varying inputs
- Strategic thinker at the core with strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Deep knowledge of all social media platforms and their perceived value audiences
- Deep knowledge and understanding of Roc Nation clientele, goals & objectives, and Roc Nation brand language
- On top of the latest industry trends, breakthrough creative campaigns, and emerging technologies
- Strong attention to detail
- Familiar with project management / well organized
- Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
Responsibilities
- Regular meetings with the brand partnerships department & SVP of Brand Partnerships to understand incoming pitch deck requests, client meetings, and team needs
- Regular meetings with creative team to relay incoming requests from a design & video perspective
- Project management of deck creation process, while setting timelines for design deliverables
- Own the strategy, copywriting & narrative of each deck/presentation
- Collaboration with design team to bring strategic pitch deck to life, with direct design requests within timely manner
- Ensuring all materials for both internal & external purposes uphold the Roc Nation creative standard — approvals via Creative Strategy Director and VP of Creative & Design
- Ideation across artists, athletes, brands, and special projects – the scope is Roc Nation at large
- Pitching decks real time via zoom & in-person meetings for both clients, internal, and potential partners
- Deep knowledge & understanding of Roc Nation clientele, goals & objectives, and Roc Nation brand language
Benefits
- HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family with access to a health care concierge and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
- YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time and floating days
- CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live
- WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
