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Creative Strategist , Global Accounts - London

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Spotify

Nov 18

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Marketing
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • London

Requirements

  • 8-12+ years working in creative direction and strategy within a tech platform; creative agency background is strongly preferred; in-house brand experience is beneficial but optional.
  • Experience collaborating with CPG and Tech brands is a plus
  • Experience working across different markets and geographies; understands that cultural nuances are a must in considering creative ideation
  • Experience working with senior-level collaborators and clients at agencies and brands
  • Superlative cross-functional partnership skills that will help align our sales, marketing and product partners to our vision while supporting overall goals of the business
  • Excellent presenter who can adapt from a small room of CMOs and CCOs to a large audience of industry experts. They inspire everyone toward creative storytelling on Spotify Ads.
  • Experience managing and operationalizing creative teams including managing budgets, process and ways of working internally and externally
  • Exceptionally organized with robust operational capabilities and the capacity to collaborate across different time zones and markets
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and across collaborators in business marketing, brand, and product teams to build consensus on shared initiatives
  • Keen observer and documenter of culture, with a keen understanding of what is relevant and the ability to identify upcoming visual, digital and tech trends
  • Expert written and verbal communicator, capable of expressing abstract creative concepts clearly and influencing audiences when necessary
  • Deep understanding of integrated marketing development, tech platforms and social media landscape, with experience in digital-first production

Responsibilities

  • Together with the Head of EMEA & Global Accounts, support Creative Lab in producing the most effective concepts, positioning, and creative solutions for Global Accounts across CPG, Tech and Telco among other sectors.
  • Build and deliver global ideas, presentations, playbooks, creative frameworks, narratives to guide our biggest clients in getting the most out of their storytelling
  • Encourage and inform both internal and external groups about the impact of creativity in linking brands to their audiences
  • Manage the global accounts books of businesses and collaborate with heads of global agencies on the strategic direction. The objective is to establish a world-class advertising platform.
  • Work alongside clients and agencies to produce award-winning advertising on Spotify at scale
  • Support operational responsibilities including account and resource management and tracking and reporting of objectives and key results, processes within the team and with cross-functional teams as it relates to global accounts
  • Identify, develop and maintain a unique position for Spotify’s creative offerings and deliver them in a compelling way to convince partners to explore solutions with us
  • Develop, plan and scale approach to supporting top clients; driving approach to JBP support and coordination. This includes owning the account strategy and prioritization development with our global account partners
  • Facilitate inspirational workshops with senior-level partners to find the right balance of boundary-pushing creative expression and brand realities
  • Collaborate closely with other groups inside the Creative Lab, including the operations and production team that delivers outstanding craft and implementation for clients. Also work with the creative intelligence team, which partners with insights and data science teams to identify effective creative guidelines. This informs the creation of top-quality, impactful campaigns on Spotify. Additionally, engage with a strong group of global creative leads across various subject areas.
  • Develop and showcase innovative thought leadership on industry, advertising, visual and digital culture and trends as input and fodder to inspire internal and external partners

FAQs

What is the job title of this position?

The job title is Creative Strategist, Global Accounts.

Where is this position based?

This position is based in London, UK.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

The ideal candidate should have 8-12+ years of working in creative direction and strategy, preferably within a tech platform or creative agency.

Will the Creative Strategist be working with global clients?

Yes, the role focuses on global accounts, including clients in markets such as the UK, US, Europe, India, South Korea, and Singapore.

What types of brands will be collaborated with in this position?

The Creative Strategist will work with major CPG, tech, and telco brands.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include cross-functional partnership abilities, excellent presentation skills, operational capabilities, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Is experience with senior-level clients important for this role?

Yes, the candidate should have experience working with senior-level collaborators and clients at agencies and brands.

Will this role involve managing creative teams?

Yes, part of the responsibilities includes managing and operationalizing creative teams, including budgets and processes.

How will the Creative Strategist contribute to the Creative Lab?

The Creative Strategist will support Creative Lab in producing effective concepts and creative solutions for global accounts.

Does Spotify value diversity in the workplace?

Yes, Spotify is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.

What is Spotify's mission?

Spotify's mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by providing opportunities for artists and creating enjoyable experiences for fans.

Are there any accommodations available during the recruitment process?

Yes, Spotify provides reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process to support applicants as needed.

Passionate music fans. Innovative tech pros. Perfect harmony. Join our band.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Spotify is a transformative music streaming platform that has revolutionised the way people listen to music. Their mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by providing a platform for over a million artists to earn a living from their art while offering billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by it. With a vast library of over 50 million tracks, users can discover, manage, and share music for free, or upgrade to Spotify Premium for an enhanced experience, including offline mode, improved sound quality, and an ad-free listening experience. As the most popular global audio streaming service, Spotify's innovative model has become the largest revenue driver for the music industry, supporting artists and reshaping the music ecosystem.

Culture & Values

  • Innovative

    We move fast and take big risks

  • Sincere

    We have no time for internal politics

  • Passionate

    We revel in what we do

  • Collaborative

    We recognise that we're all in this together

  • Playful

    We don't take ourselves too seriously

Benefits

  • Extensive learning opportunities

    Through our dedicated team, GreenHouse.

  • Flexible share incentives

    Letting you choose how you share in our success.

  • Global parental leave

    Six months off - fully paid - for all new parents.

  • All The Feels

    Our employee assistance program and self-care hub.

  • Flexible public holidays

    Swap days off according to your values and beliefs.