Creative Director, A/V - Apple TV Sports Marketing

Apple TV's Marketing team crafts world-class campaigns that connect audiences with

high-quality stories, building brand awareness and loyalty. We drive innovation and

excellence from strategic vision to creative execution, collaborating across Apple, with

agencies, studios, and talent to place Apple TV at the heart of global culture.

Description

Apple is seeking a Creative Director to lead A/V Creative Advertising for Apple TV Sports campaigns, spanning live sports programming, sports films, & series across our Apple TV streaming service. This role calls for a strong storyteller who understands what drives engagement around live sports and sports storytelling specifically, not just entertainment marketing broadly.

The ideal candidate can develop a bold creative vision for a campaign, sell that vision cross-functionally, and execute it in a way that elevates the larger campaign. They are a thought leader who seeks out innovative approaches, stays ahead of emerging trends, and brings a creative sensibility that flexes across sports and entertainment content genres. They build strong internal and external relationships to drive alignment and produce groundbreaking campaigns.","responsibilities":"Develop creatively innovative concepts and approaches that shape A/V marketing materials

Partner with Design, Strategy, Social, Operations, and other cross-functional marketing leads to build breakthrough campaigns

Direct external agency partners and in-house editorial teams to execute high-quality A/V output

Lead and mentor junior creatives, writers, and producers to develop strong creative approaches

Create, delegate, and manage against schedules and budgets

Present and articulate creative plans to Apple TV leadership, cross-functional partners, and external partners

Preferred Qualifications

Proven ability to build and direct high-quality A/V creative that meets Apple's standards

Collaborative, team-oriented approach with experience operating in a fast-paced, cross-functional organization

Experience managing a high volume of creative and campaign types in parallel

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of creative experience leading Sports and/or scripted title campaigns, with a track record in sports marketing preferred

Fluent across TV Streaming, Broadcast, Digital, and Social advertising formats and methodologies

Deep understanding of the sports landscape and what makes sports storytelling resonate with fans

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $177,000 and $266,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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