Creative Director

Description:

We are looking for a talented and versatile individual with an understanding of the Middle East specifically and the international marketing landscape more broadly, particularly the U.S. The role will require a strong strategic mind to work on ideating, pitching and producing world-class custom content campaigns for clients in the Middle East that resonate with The Wall Street Journal’s audience of decision makers worldwide. You will drive creative vision and content development across formats for clients in the region and beyond. You will work 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. In many senses, you will have a consultative approach, helping clients understand the unique position that the Wall Street Journal holds and how best to partner to support client goals.

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 the Middle East 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. Fluent spoken and written Arabic is a distinct advantage.

We are looking for at least 10 years of demonstrated success in at least two of the following: journalism, creative direction, marketing and/or brand strategy, film & audio, custom content. A strong handle on agencies and the client landscape in the regions 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.