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“Realise Talent” Company Job Details
- Company Name: Realise Talent
- Work Type: Full-time
- Rating: / 5
- Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, US
- Industry: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Marketing Services, and Advertising Services
- Department: Art/Creative and Marketing
- Experience Level: Director
- Job Creation Duration: 1 hour ago
Job Details of Creative Director
Creative Director – North America (Football / Soccer)
Location: New York, NY – Hybrid (flexible)
Salary: $160,000 – $180,000
About the Company
A leading, fan-focused football / soccer media company is scaling its presence in North America ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Known for merging culture, sport and storytelling, they create campaigns, content and experiences that engage fans and amplify brands in innovative ways.
With a small but ambitious team in New York and a global network of collaborators, this is a chance to shape the company’s creative voice across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, helping define how football connects with fans and culture in the region.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Creative Director to lead the creative vision in North America. This role is about more than running campaigns – you’ll be responsible for developing bold, original ideas, driving cultural relevance and ensuring the creative output resonates with fans and partners alike.
You’ll work closely with commercial, production and editorial teams to build high-impact content and activations, while mentoring and inspiring the creative team. This is a hands-on role for someone who can balance strategy, execution and cultural insight, becoming a central voice in the region’s football (soccer) storytelling.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead creative development across campaigns, original content, fan experiences and brand partnerships.
- Set a high standard for creative output, ensuring ideas are strategic, culturally relevant and distinctive.
- Partner with editorial, production and commercial teams to co-create content and campaigns that grow audience engagement.
- Guide concepting, scripting, design direction and storytelling across multiple platforms, from social to experiential and digital media.
- Build relationships with clients and partners, translating their objectives into innovative creative solutions.
- Track trends in football (soccer), media and youth culture, ensuring all work is inclusive and reflects diverse perspectives.
- Mentor and inspire creative teams, fostering collaboration, growth and performance excellence.
- Establish processes that allow high-quality, scalable creative work across the North American operation.
Skills & Experience
- Considerable and demonstrable creative leadership in sports, media, entertainment, or brand environments.
- Proven ability to develop integrated campaigns and original content across social, digital, experiential and film.
- Strong portfolio showcasing bold, culturally relevant and fan-first creative work.
- Knowledge of North American football (soccer) culture and its intersections with music, fashion and global communities.
- Leadership and mentorship experience, with the ability to inspire teams and clients alike.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, able to pitch and defend ideas confidently.
- Entrepreneurial mindset: enjoys experimenting with new formats, platforms and approaches to storytelling.
- Experience working in fast-paced, collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams.
Why Join
- Shape the creative direction of a globally recognised football (soccer) media brand in North America.
- Work on high-profile campaigns and cultural moments leading into the 2026 World Cup.
- Hybrid role in New York, collaborating with a globally distributed team.
- Competitive salary ($160,000 – $180,000) with excellent benefits including health coverage, paid vacation and sick leave.
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and ambitious team that values bold ideas and taking ownership.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
We value inclusivity and diversity, believing it creates a better working world.
We love to see applicants from all different backgrounds and hire based on skills and potential, not solely focusing on prior experience.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender perception or identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
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