Siriusxm and pandora have joined together to create the leading audio entertainment company in the u.sTogether, we are uniquely positioned to lead a new era of audio entertainment by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio experiences to millions of listeners - in the car, at home and on the goOur talent, content, technology and innovation continue to be at the forefront, and we want you to be a part of it! check out our current openings below and at www.siriusxm.com/careers.
Position summary:
This unique role will lead the development of multicultural advertising efforts, including but not limited to african-american, asian-american, and hispanic/latinx-focused campaigns, as well as champion the science, storytelling, technology, and innovation of streaming audio and podcast advertising, working closely with a team of creative copywriters and audio producers to create engaging work in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Duties and responsibilities:
The focus of this role will be to partner with our agency relations teams, sales development, and sales organizations, to help win new business and extend existing business through the power of audio creativeYou will work with clients and agencies to strategically support three core questions at the forefront of the audio renaissance:
1) why audio, speaking to the scientific and psychological storytelling power of the medium and it’s potential for brand messaging; 2) how audio now, advising and educating clients on the audio ecosystem and how technology is evolving consumer behavior into an increasingly screen-less world; and 3) the power of sxm media, amplifying the uniquely personalized sonic environment of the nation’s number one streaming audio network.
This role will direct full-scale audio advertising campaigns from concept to completion, helping to further define creative best practices and inspire the best possible experience for the pandora listenerYou will also help to support multicultural copywriting standards and creative strategy across the company.
Our ideal candidate is a driven and inspirational creative leader who will charismatically tell the sxm media advertising storyYou are passionate about streaming audio and advertising innovationYou effectively communicate with clients and coworkers, strategically multitask, and proactively solve problems, all while meeting tight production deadlinesYou make decisions confidently and quickly to support pandora’s big-picture creative visionYou will play a crucial role in enabling our creative team to produce strategic, listener-first content for our key advertisersThe role will be located in one of our office hub locations; atlanta, chicago, los angeles, oakland, or new yorkRemote applicants will be considered but proximity to an office location will be preferred.
Key responsibilities
Represent the audio creative narrative in market, strategically evangelizing and developing our advertising story to help key clients and agencies understand the power of audio on the pandora platform (travel required in 2022).
Partner closely with sales and agency leadership to foster client relationships, providing strategic creative support to develop new opportunities and optimize existing business with multicultural focus.
Lead strategic efforts to create best-in-class multicultural advertising campaigns
Work with our sales organization to define and develop multicultural advertising (hispanic/latinx, black/african american, and aapi) creative best practices
Collaborate with creative leadership to manage a creative sample library and creative narrative to provide best-in-class resources for client and internal company partners
Partner closely with creative teams to develop work from concept to completion, collaborating with copywriters, audio producers, and designers (as needed) to bring ideas to life
Provide critical creative feedback to help shape industry leading work
Collaborate with internal teams to develop communication and creative workflow process
Supervisory responsibilities:
This role doesn’t have any direct reports but will work closely with x-functional teams.
Minimum qualifications:
Possess experience working within the multicultural advertising sector
8+ years as a senior creative lead with digital, audio, and copywriting oversight; 10+ years of overall advertising agency experience preferred
Bilingual in spanish and english (written and verbal) is preferred.
Outstanding portfolio demonstrating best-in-class advertising work; bilingual and spanish copywriting work preferred, audio-specific experience a plus
Proven experience in advertising, marketing, and communications; ability to think both strategically and tactically, concept through execution
Passionate, engaging, and inspiring speaker
Progressive and dynamic leadership style inspiring transparency and collaboration
Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication and analytical/qualitative skills
Outstanding collaboration skills with a proven ability to work cross-functionally in order to establish and meet shared organizational goals
Ba/bs or relevant work experience
Requirements and general skills:
Good public speaking and presentation skills.
Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to pay attention to details and be organized.
Ability to project professionalism over the phone and in person.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.
Creative writing ability.
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Must have legal right to work in the u.s.
Technical skills:
Thorough knowledge of ms-office suite (word, excel, powerpoint, access).
More details about our company benefits can be found here!
Our goal at siriusxm+pandora is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperationSiriusxm+pandora is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the company in its sole discretion without notice.
