Director, Creative Advertising - Disney : Job Details

Director, Creative AdvertisingApply Now Apply Later Job ID 10123901 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Searchlight Pictures Date postedJun. 18, 2025Job Summary:

Summary:

The Director, Creative Advertising is responsible for managing the creation and execution of compelling audio/visual advertising campaigns. This role requires a creative leader with a strong understanding of both traditional and digital advertising landscapes. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of producing high-quality trailers, TV spots, online ads, and other audiovisual content that resonates with diverse audiences. They will work closely with the Head of Creative Advertising, senior management, filmmakers, and cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of impactful campaigns that drive brand awareness and engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Creative Execution:Manage the conceptualization, development, and execution of all audio/visual advertising campaigns, including trailers, TV spots, online ads, viral videos, and clips for publicity and online use.

• Strategic Support:Assist in developing and implementing strategic plans for audio/visual creative content that align with the overall marketing strategy and business objectives set by the Head of Creative Advertising.

• Collaboration:Work closely with the Head of Creative Advertising, senior management, filmmakers, and cross-functional teams, including publicity, the digital team, and media planning, to ensure cohesive creative campaign execution.

• Vendor Coordination:Coordinate with outside creative vendors for audio/visual content, ensuring they meet the strategic and creative needs of the campaigns, while providing recommendations to the Head of Creative Advertising for final approval.

• Performance Review:Collaborate with the analytics team to review the success of audio/visual campaigns and provide insights to optimize future campaigns.

• Presentation Skills:Assist in presenting audio/visual campaigns to key Searchlight executives, filmmakers, artists, and other Disney divisions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

• Team Leadership:

  • Mentor and support junior creative team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.

  • Provide guidance and constructive feedback to team members, helping them achieve their individual and collective goals.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience:10+ years of experience in creative advertising with a focus on audio/visual content at either a studio or creative agency. Awards campaign experience preferred. Previous experience working with streaming studios is a plus.

• Education:A bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, advertising, public relations, or a related discipline preferred.

• Industry Knowledge:Strong understanding of current theatrical and digital advertising trends, formats, and influences.

• Leadership Skills:Strong organizational and leadership skills.

• Communication Skills:Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proven ability to communicate effectively and present campaigns to management and filmmakers.

• Analytical Skills:Facility with analyzing the effectiveness of audio/visual creative advertising.

The hiring range for this position in California is $137,200.00 to $183,900.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About Searchlight Pictures:

Searchlight Pictures is a specialty film company that both finances and acquires motion pictures. It has its own marketing and distribution operations, and the films are distributed internationally by Twentieth Century Studios.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Searchlight Pictures, Inc. , which is part of a business we call Searchlight Pictures .

Searchlight Pictures, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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