Vice President, Creative

Sirius XM Radio • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

The Vice President, Creative is at the epicenter of strategic and creative leadership for Studio Resonate, the in-house audio creative agency for SiriusXM Media. This role is not only pivotal in establishing a vision for our team and ensuring our creative output is innovative, but it also drives demand, fosters creative excellence and leadership, and ensures the delivery of world-class audio and display ads with efficiency and precision.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience leading high-impact creative projects in senior roles, preferably in advertising, tech, broadcast, or entertainment
• 10+ years experience managing a high-functioning, multi-disciplinary team
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; MBA preferred
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, delegate effectively, and navigate a fast-paced, evolving environment with keen problem-solving skills
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation), with a history of fostering influence and securing respect across all organizational levels
• Demonstrated success in leading strategic transformation and driving growth in a dynamic and competitive market
• A proven history of guiding teams through change with resilience and clarity
• Composure under pressure, showcasing adaptability, flexibility, and bravery when faced with challenges
• Proven ability to deliver top-tier creative at scale, emphasizing operational excellence (process efficiencies, effective tools and technologies)
• Thought leadership in establishing innovative creative capabilities and best practices, serving as a trusted partner to brands and agencies
• Experience overseeing and managing external vendor relationships

Responsibilities

• Establish a clear vision and implement strategic objectives for Studio Resonate
• Open new pathways to incremental advertising spends
• Identify new opportunities in the market, set goals, and drive initiatives to meet those goals
• Ensure Studio Resonate's creative output is of the highest quality, innovative, and meeting or exceeding client expectations
• Foster an environment of creative innovation and excellence
• Elevate the quality of ad creative across SiriusXM Media's platform, including streaming, podcast, and live audio advertising
• Oversee and manage a multi-disciplinary creative team, including audio production, design, copywriting, creative direction, strategy, and operations
• Ensure smooth collaboration across these teams to produce cohesive and high-impact audio advertising campaigns
• Recruit, mentor, and develop talent within the agency, ensuring the team is equipped with the skills and knowledge to excel in the ever-evolving audio advertising landscape
• Serve as a primary point of contact for key brands and agencies, ensuring client satisfaction, addresses concerns, and fosters long-term partnerships
• Deliver dynamic creative pitches and presentations to high-profile clients and potential clients
• Oversee and manage Studio Resonate's budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources, and tracking return on investment for various campaigns and initiatives
• Identify and implement ways to streamline processes and workflows, integrating technology and tools where beneficial to increase productivity and quality of work
• Manage relationships with external partners and vendors, including freelance talent, third-party production companies, and other collaborators essential to the Studio Resonate's work
• Collaborate and partner with other departments, such as Sales, Client Services, B2B Marketing, and Product teams, ensuring alignment in strategy and execution
• Represent the agency in the broader industry, engaging in thought leadership activities, attending events, and giving talks or presentations
• Identify award opportunities to highlight Studio Resonate's innovation and achievements
• Ensure Studio Resonate is up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in audio advertising and production

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree