Principal, Creative Director

This is a Full Time Job

Principal, Creative Director, Wondery, Franchise Development

We are looking for an experienced Creative Director to join our Franchise Development team which is responsible for establishing Wondery as a driving force in creating, cultivating, and monetizing podcast IP. The ideal candidate is both creative and commercial-savvy, has impeccable taste, and has their finger on the pulse of culture. They are an innovator who is always looking ahead, learns from the past, and is dedicated to being at the forefront of fan experience.

Overseeing creative strategy and execution, this person will serve as a key partner in supporting Wondery's leadership team and driving the business to new frontiers. He/she/they will report directly to the Head of Franchise Development while collaborating with a variety of internal teams (e.g., Content, Marketing, Research, Product, Business Planning), podcast creators and hosts, and other partners. Coming in on the ''ground floor,'' this role will help build out Wondery's and its IP in the fast-moving and fast-growing podcast space. As such, it is key that the candidate have an entrepreneurial mindset, as well as be comfortable with the uncomfortable and adapting to shifting priorities.

Key job responsibilities
• Set the strategy and roadmap to translate podcast IP into brand extensions (e.g., podcast merch, consumer products, collaborations, publishing, IRL and digital experiences, etc.) from concept and product development to go-to-market campaigns.
• Generate alignment and excitement for key initiatives; partner with the Content team, podcast creators and talent, and partners, to identify, inform, and build out key brand initiatives from concept to launch.
• Identify opportunities to innovate for fans and drive business goals; monitor and stay current on trends.
• Drive a collaborative, efficient and flexible creative development; continually hone processes, workflows, and tools to on-board and collaborate with new podcasts and talent.
• Develop sales/pitch materials, brand playbooks for partners, and go-to-market campaigns and marketing and social assets.
• Deliver a variety of presentations including brand development plans, vision decks for talent meetings, and share-outs for corporate speaking engagement.
• Ensure fan engagement points beyond podcasts are on-brand and have consistent style, quality, and tone of voice across all touchpoints.
• Oversee all aspects of product and experiences development including project management, creation of style guides and assets, asset management, and approvals system.

About the team
Wondery, an Amazon company, is a premium podcast studio known for character-driven, binge-worthy stories including Dr. Death, British Scandal, Even the Rich and Business Wars, as well as distribution of hit partner shows SmartLess, Morbid, and How I Built This. Wondery was behind eight of the ''Top 25 New Shows of 2022'' (according to Podtrac) and is the #2 podcast network in the US (according to Podtrac and Triton) including Twin Flames, Fed Up and Will be Wild. Over 50 shows from Wondery have hit #1 on Apple Podcasts. Many Wondery podcasts have been adapted for scripted television or streaming series, including Dr. Death and Joe vs Carole on Peacock and The Shrink Next Door and WeCrashed on Apple TV . Wondery has gained critical acclaim and commercial success for its immersive approach to sonic, emotionally driven storytelling. The Wondery app offers a unique, personalized, podcast-first listening experience, including access to its premium offering Wondery . With Wondery , fans get a premium listening experience, including exclusive podcasts, early access to new episodes of hit shows, ad-free listening, merch discounts, live streamed events, and more.

Qualifications

• 15 years of professional work experience experience, including several years in entertainment/ content
• Portfolio demonstrating functional understanding of intended area of expertise
• History of conceptualizing and introducing exceptional marketing materials, campaigns, and design elements for the most discerning fans
• Fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud and PowerPoint
• A proven track-record partnering with cross-functional teams and aligning stakeholders behind a vision
• Project management skills; experience overseeing a large volume of creative projects