Who We Are We're Future, a global leader in specialist media. Our people bring our trusted brands to life, helping millions of people discover expert content that informs, inspires, and drives action. As a pioneering multiplatform media powerhouse, we provide expert content and technology that build valuable communities across all channels.DescriptionAs a Creative Strategy Director you will lead the strategic development of custom integrated marketing proposals for some of the world's leading brands, partnering closely with sales, creative, editorial, video, and production teams to build insight-driven, commercially compelling programs across Future's portfolio.You'll operate across a diverse range of categories—including beauty, wellness, retail, and fashion—bringing together audience insights, editorial authority, cultural trends, and client objectives to develop innovative cross-platform marketing solutions. Beyond responding to briefs, you'll help shape scalable franchises, go-to-market narratives, and commercial opportunities that drive growth for both advertisers and Future.What You'll DoYou will report into the Senior Director, Integrated MarketingLead the strategic development of custom client proposals and proactive opportunities across our portfolio of brands and verticals.Own the pre-sale process from end to end, partnering with cross-functional leads to guide brainstorms, RFP development, deck creation, proposal refinement, and client pitches.Translate audience insights and cultural trends into innovative, insight-based marketing solutions.Build strategic commercial packages spanning video, social media, creator campaigns, newsletter, experiential activations, audio and emerging platforms.Shape go-to-market narratives and tentpole opportunities to strengthen marketplace differentiation.Bring experience within commerce-driven categories and a strong understanding of how audiences shop, discover products, and engage with brands across platforms.Develop integrated 360 opportunities with platform-native storytelling that seamlessly blends client objectives with editorial brand DNA. What You’ll Bring8+ years of experience in integrated marketing, branded content strategy, media, advertising, or creative strategyExperience developing strategic marketing programs across multiple consumer categoriesProven ability to craft compelling pre-sale proposals combining insights, strategy, and commercial thinkingStrong knowledge of digital, social, video, creator, experiential, and commerce marketing ecosystemsAbility to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced environmentTeam-oriented mindset with a track record of shaping strategic narratives for senior stakeholdersFamiliarity with audience development, content monetization, and shaping recurring content formatsExcellent storytelling, presentation, and communication skills.Experience developing social-first and video-first branded content.Strong understanding of platform-native storytelling across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and emerging media.What We OfferMedical, dental, and vision coverage 401k plus a company matchUncapped leaveWhen we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonusRefer a friend and get rewarded when they join FutureWell-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant ProgramsOpportunity to purchase shares in Future with our Share Incentive PlanThe expected range for this role is $121,000 - $130,000. This is a hybrid role, working 2 days from the New York office.Internal job family level Commercial 3Diversity and InclusionAt Future, we’re working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educating our colleagues in the importance of diversity, and review our internal processes so that they remain as free from bias as possible. We recognise that, in order to reach diverse communities through our content, we must first ensure ours is a culture in which diversity can thrive.Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments. #LI-Hybrid
Who We Are
We're Future, a global leader in specialist media. Our people bring our trusted brands to life, helping millions of people discover expert content that informs, inspires, and drives action. As a pioneering multiplatform media powerhouse, we provide expert content and technology that build valuable communities across all channels.
Description
As a Creative Strategy Director you will lead the strategic development of custom integrated marketing proposals for some of the world's leading brands, partnering closely with sales, creative, editorial, video, and production teams to build insight-driven, commercially compelling programs across Future's portfolio.
You'll operate across a diverse range of categories—including beauty, wellness, retail, and fashion—bringing together audience insights, editorial authority, cultural trends, and client objectives to develop innovative cross-platform marketing solutions. Beyond responding to briefs, you'll help shape scalable franchises, go-to-market narratives, and commercial opportunities that drive growth for both advertisers and Future.
What You'll Do
You will report into the Senior Director, Integrated Marketing
- Lead the strategic development of custom client proposals and proactive opportunities across our portfolio of brands and verticals.
- Own the pre-sale process from end to end, partnering with cross-functional leads to guide brainstorms, RFP development, deck creation, proposal refinement, and client pitches.
- Translate audience insights and cultural trends into innovative, insight-based marketing solutions.
- Build strategic commercial packages spanning video, social media, creator campaigns, newsletter, experiential activations, audio and emerging platforms.
- Shape go-to-market narratives and tentpole opportunities to strengthen marketplace differentiation.
- Bring experience within commerce-driven categories and a strong understanding of how audiences shop, discover products, and engage with brands across platforms.
- Develop integrated 360 opportunities with platform-native storytelling that seamlessly blends client objectives with editorial brand DNA.
What You’ll Bring
- 8+ years of experience in integrated marketing, branded content strategy, media, advertising, or creative strategy
- Experience developing strategic marketing programs across multiple consumer categories
- Proven ability to craft compelling pre-sale proposals combining insights, strategy, and commercial thinking
- Strong knowledge of digital, social, video, creator, experiential, and commerce marketing ecosystems
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment
- Team-oriented mindset with a track record of shaping strategic narratives for senior stakeholders
- Familiarity with audience development, content monetization, and shaping recurring content formats
- Excellent storytelling, presentation, and communication skills.
- Experience developing social-first and video-first branded content.
- Strong understanding of platform-native storytelling across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and emerging media.
What We Offer
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401k plus a company match
- Uncapped leave
- When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
- Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
- Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programs
- Opportunity to purchase shares in Future with our Share Incentive Plan
The expected range for this role is $121,000 - $130,000. This is a hybrid role, working 2 days from the New York office.
Internal job family level Commercial 3
Diversity and Inclusion
At Future, we’re working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educating our colleagues in the importance of diversity, and review our internal processes so that they remain as free from bias as possible. We recognise that, in order to reach diverse communities through our content, we must first ensure ours is a culture in which diversity can thrive.
Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments.
#LI-Hybrid
We are FutureConnectors. Creators. Experience MakersFuture is a global multi-platform media company and leading digital publisher, with scalable brands and diversified revenue streams. We are dedicated to connecting over 300 million people worldwide with their passions, through expert content, world-class events and cutting-edge proprietary technology. We have big ambitions to transform media and change people’s lives. We have a market-leading portfolio of over 220 brands spanning across technology, gaming, TV & entertainment, women’s lifestyle, music, sport, creative and photography, home interest and B2B. You may have heard of us…But a stellar heritage isn’t enough. We continue to grow our portfolio and launch new brands, restlessly looking to improve, innovate and push the boundaries of what can be done. We develop leading-edge technology which is disrupting the media marketplace.Together, we’re exceeding the expectations of everyone we exist for – our audiences, clients, staff and shareholders. In a short space of time, Future has transformed into an innovative global media platform.We reap the rewards too, of course, with a fun and creative place to work with endless opportunities to forge a career. We believe in teamwork that transcends location, so we don’t have a Future HQ but a globally connected workforce across the UK, US, Europe and AustraliaEvery kind of talent is celebrated here.. We hire for person not for the role, looking for people who share our ambitions to be bold and innovate, making Future a global success story.
We are Future
Connectors. Creators. Experience Makers
Future is a global multi-platform media company and leading digital publisher, with scalable brands and diversified revenue streams. We are dedicated to connecting over 300 million people worldwide with their passions, through expert content, world-class events and cutting-edge proprietary technology. We have big ambitions to transform media and change people’s lives.
We have a market-leading portfolio of over 220 brands spanning across technology, gaming, TV & entertainment, women’s lifestyle, music, sport, creative and photography, home interest and B2B. You may have heard of us…
But a stellar heritage isn’t enough. We continue to grow our portfolio and launch new brands, restlessly looking to improve, innovate and push the boundaries of what can be done. We develop leading-edge technology which is disrupting the media marketplace.
Together, we’re exceeding the expectations of everyone we exist for – our audiences, clients, staff and shareholders. In a short space of time, Future has transformed into an innovative global media platform.
We reap the rewards too, of course, with a fun and creative place to work with endless opportunities to forge a career. We believe in teamwork that transcends location, so we don’t have a Future HQ but a globally connected workforce across the UK, US, Europe and Australia
Every kind of talent is celebrated here.. We hire for person not for the role, looking for people who share our ambitions to be bold and innovate, making Future a global success story.
