Creative Director

Description:

The Trust is looking to hire a Creative Director and Strategist based in the Middle East. You will report to the Executive Director, Content.

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.