We Are Social
Sport Creative Director
We Are Social, New York, New York, us, 10261
THE ROLEWe are looking for a seasoned Creative Director in search of an opportunity to produce the best work of their careers while helping creative teams grow through strong management and development.For this role specifically, we are seeking someone with superior knowledge of and passion for sport, and gaming.
WE AREA creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on what’s trending and creating campaigns that get people buzzing. We call it “Ideas Worth Talking About,” and we've proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant campaigns of the decade for brands like McDonald’s, Adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube.With an international team of thinkers and doers spread throughout offices from New York to Dubai, London to Sydney, Toronto to Tokyo, our mission is to put social thinking at the center of marketing.WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HEREWe’re sports obsessed just like you.Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more!You best believe we know how to celebrate our wins. And our losses (it’s how we learn).From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we’re passionate about making a difference.YOU AREA person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactivelyNot interested in just following trends – you want to create themA self-starter, who’ll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a proTraditional agency experience is not required, but it’s a plus. What matters is your deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences. This role is energetic, innovative and forward-thinking. Alongside engaging with communities, you’ll guide brands by staying ahead of social trends and cultural moments. In return, you’ll join a global agency dedicated to generating buzzworthy ideas for some of the world’s leading brands.WHAT YOU’LL DOLead and manage the creative output of the sport teamPrioritize and delegate work to maintain timelines and budgets while delivering best-in-class workHelp evaluate, refine, and ultimately approve internal creative briefsConceptualize new platform, campaign on content ideas based on strategic insightsIdeate executional approaches inspired by innovations and contemporary marketing
trendsGive clear and actionable feedback to team members based on a deep understanding of their skill sets and creative toolsGet hands-dirty with executional elements as neededOwn and manage the building of pitch and concept decks from start-to-finish, including write-ups, references and custom visual compsPresent to large groups of people with passion and poiseClearly and deftly communicate concepts to clients, selling in the strongest ideasREQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLEYou have a proven track record of creating breakthrough social media content for sports brands(leagues, clubs, apparel, ).You speak sport culture. You know who, where, when, and why in soccer, football, basketball, streetwear, sports gaming. Your friends turn to you to explain what’s happening on TikTok, Instagram, and other social media.You understand how to be authentically native on social platforms via short-form video, motion graphics, trending sounds, etc.You are cool and focused under pressure and in the face of a high volume of deliverablesYou are a strong communicator who treats co-workers and clients with empathy and respectJOIN USAt We Are Social, we celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome unique voices and talents, especially those not traditionally embraced by advertising. Discover more about our culture and our work.Let’s do cool stuff together. Apply now!We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For California applicants, you may view We Are Social's Privacy Notice for California Employees and Job Applicants at https://wearesocial.com/us/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/CA-Employee-and-Job-Applicant-CPRA-Notice.pdf"
WE AREA creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on what’s trending and creating campaigns that get people buzzing. We call it “Ideas Worth Talking About,” and we've proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant campaigns of the decade for brands like McDonald’s, Adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube.With an international team of thinkers and doers spread throughout offices from New York to Dubai, London to Sydney, Toronto to Tokyo, our mission is to put social thinking at the center of marketing.WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HEREWe’re sports obsessed just like you.Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more!You best believe we know how to celebrate our wins. And our losses (it’s how we learn).From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we’re passionate about making a difference.YOU AREA person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactivelyNot interested in just following trends – you want to create themA self-starter, who’ll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a proTraditional agency experience is not required, but it’s a plus. What matters is your deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences. This role is energetic, innovative and forward-thinking. Alongside engaging with communities, you’ll guide brands by staying ahead of social trends and cultural moments. In return, you’ll join a global agency dedicated to generating buzzworthy ideas for some of the world’s leading brands.WHAT YOU’LL DOLead and manage the creative output of the sport teamPrioritize and delegate work to maintain timelines and budgets while delivering best-in-class workHelp evaluate, refine, and ultimately approve internal creative briefsConceptualize new platform, campaign on content ideas based on strategic insightsIdeate executional approaches inspired by innovations and contemporary marketing
trendsGive clear and actionable feedback to team members based on a deep understanding of their skill sets and creative toolsGet hands-dirty with executional elements as neededOwn and manage the building of pitch and concept decks from start-to-finish, including write-ups, references and custom visual compsPresent to large groups of people with passion and poiseClearly and deftly communicate concepts to clients, selling in the strongest ideasREQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLEYou have a proven track record of creating breakthrough social media content for sports brands(leagues, clubs, apparel, ).You speak sport culture. You know who, where, when, and why in soccer, football, basketball, streetwear, sports gaming. Your friends turn to you to explain what’s happening on TikTok, Instagram, and other social media.You understand how to be authentically native on social platforms via short-form video, motion graphics, trending sounds, etc.You are cool and focused under pressure and in the face of a high volume of deliverablesYou are a strong communicator who treats co-workers and clients with empathy and respectJOIN USAt We Are Social, we celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome unique voices and talents, especially those not traditionally embraced by advertising. Discover more about our culture and our work.Let’s do cool stuff together. Apply now!We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For California applicants, you may view We Are Social's Privacy Notice for California Employees and Job Applicants at https://wearesocial.com/us/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/CA-Employee-and-Job-Applicant-CPRA-Notice.pdf"