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Penske Media Corporation · 4 months ago

Billboard: Creative Director

New York - New York City Office

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

Billboard is the world’s most influential music media brand, recognized globally for its charts, storytelling, and iconic events. They are seeking a visionary Creative Director to lead and elevate the brand’s visual identity across all platforms, ensuring consistency, innovation, and cultural resonance. This role involves collaboration with various teams to produce cutting-edge creative that resonates with global audiences.

AdvertisingBroadcastingDigital MediaJournalismNewsPublishing

Responsibilities

Develop and own Billboard’s visual identity, ensuring consistency and impact across digital, print, video, social media, and live events

Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary design team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and high creative standards

Partner with editorial leadership to concept and deliver compelling covers, photography, graphics, and multimedia storytelling

Collaborate with marketing, sales, and events teams to create bold, brand-aligned campaigns, activations, and experiential designs

Drive creative for Billboard’s tentpole events (e.g., Billboard Music Awards, Women in Music, Power 100) and ensure elevated brand presence

Anticipate cultural trends and experiment with new formats, visual languages, and design technologies to keep Billboard relevant and future-forward

Manage workflows, resources, and budgets to deliver projects on time and at the highest quality

Qualification

Design leadershipVisual storytellingAdobe Creative SuiteCultural impactProject managementMentoring talentHands-on executionTeam managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

10+ years of design/creative experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role at a media, lifestyle, entertainment, or cultural brand

A strong portfolio showcasing digital, print, and experiential creative with cultural impact

Deep understanding of music, pop culture, and visual storytelling

Expertise in design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.) and familiarity with video and motion graphics

Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with a track record of mentoring creative talent

Ability to balance big-picture vision with hands-on execution

Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills

Benefits

PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter)

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match

Company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials.

New Flexible Vacation Policy