VP of Creative (Onsite, Nashville)

water•Nashville, TN

3d•$172,000 - $205,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Chief Revenue Officer, you’ll lead and inspire a team of videographers, copywriters, designers, and producers to shape and support the charity: water story and help meet the content, revenue, and creative needs of the organization. Working collaboratively with our CEO and Founder, Scott Harrison, you’ll help strategically lead the team of creators and creatives to work with channel owners, strategists, fundraisers, programs team members, and product managers to make charity: water’s brand come to life through online and in real life experiences with defined expectations and outcomes. As a leader in the organization, you’ll help speak into and shape the creative culture, future strategies and directions for the organization, and the brand overall. You’ll provide operational leadership for the team, building the operations, systems, and documentation requirements that will enable organization, speed and efficiency for all things creative. This role is based out of the charity: water office in TN and the individual is expected to be in the office at least 4 days per week.

Requirements

15+ years of experience leading and developing high-functioning creative teams with at least 7 of those years spent fostering teams focused on inspirational storytelling in the digital space
Proven excellent creative operations and management skills
A strong, focused sense of visual style and taste
The ability to clearly articulate a creative vision while remaining open to new ideas and opportunities
Proven experience building concepts and generating actionable and innovative ideas that are backed by data and insights
Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically
A strong, well-rounded portfolio that includes multiple examples of online and offline campaigns and content with a focus on storytelling and emphasis on innovative experiences
A successful background of change management and leading teams to maximize growth and efficiency
Flexibility to work outside of normal work hours for travel to program areas about 10% of the year
Experience using emerging technologies — VR, AI, holograms, etc. — as part of your creative approach and background
Ability to oversee cross-divisional and cross-cultural project management while accounting for the communication and coordination required when working through international partners

Nice To Haves

Proven expertise within a medium/large non-profit organization or a growing tech-savvy business
Relevant international work experience in developing countries

Responsibilities

Shaping and influencing a creative vision and a strategic pathway to accomplish this vision, continuously evolving the charity: water brand, and the variety of products and experiences we offer
Continually helping to define systems and processes that effectively deliver quality results in a fast-paced environment with both in-house and external creative talent
Building, managing, mentoring, and inspiring a team of designers, creators, and storytellers who are motivated and effective, with defined career paths
Representing and promoting the Creative team's ideas while also holding them accountable to the highest standards of excellence in design, storytelling and ethical media practices
Establishing a culture of proactive problem-solving and idea generation, making and protecting space for creativity, innovation and learning to turn great ideas into content and experiences that move the organization’s goals forward
Ensuring that the organization is properly resourced both with full-time and freelance team members as needed to keep up with the organization’s ever-changing and growing needs while also allowing space for creative, outside-of-the-box thinking
Approving and directing copy, design, and video content on a daily basis, while also training and empowering other members of the team to do the same
Collaborating with cross-divisional stakeholders and team members to oversee all aspects of Creative field travel, including defining clear objectives; preparing and resourcing staff and freelancers; and coordinating with the Programs team responsible for in-country partnerships to ensure adequate lead time and appropriate support for local partners
Sourcing and incorporating emerging technologies —AI and generative tools — in creative workflows and interactive/immersive digital experiences
Partnering with our CEO and Founder, along with other teams to advance charity: water’s position in the marketplace with high-visibility, high-impact, innovative campaigns and ways to more deeply connect all supporters to their impact
Serving as a thought generator in the creative space and an ambassador for the charity: water brand, staying abreast of current trends and representing the organization externally to showcase charity: water as a world-class, cutting-edge brand
Establishing and owning the annual Creative budget based on defined goals and organizational needs, ensuring we’re always maximizing the return on our investment, pivoting as needed to be resourceful without sacrificing quality

Benefits

Unlimited PTO
Summer Fridays
6-week paid sabbatical leave after 5 years of employment
Annual bonus potential through The Pool
401k plan + employer match
Medical covered at 85% + Dental/Vision contributions
FSA + dependent day care FSA
Employer-paid life insurance, STD, LTD
16-week paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents
Stipends for Professional Development and a You-do-You Perk
TSA Pre-check reimbursement
2-4 annual travel requirements that foster team alignment, connection and in-person collaboration