Creative Director

4 weeks ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates DOW JONES Full time

The Trust is a collective of energetic writers, content and creative strategists, videographers, designers, photo editors, and developers. The work spans a variety of forms short- and long-form reported articles, documentary videos, interactive data visualizations, animations, and more.

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, understand how a campaign is priced and constructed, and 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.

Benefits
  1. Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
  2. Paid Time Off
  3. Retirement Plans

LI-Hybrid

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO / AA / M / F / Disabled / Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process.

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