OVERVIEW

A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, NPR produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation. The NPR audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility – and our employees do too. We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and development. Every day, our employees and member stations touch the lives of millions worldwide.
Across our organization, we’re building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success. We are committed to doing the right thing in our journalism and in every role at NPR. This means that integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 7-10 years in brand partnerships or branded creative production
• 5+ years leading, motivating and guiding a team of creative professionals
• 3+ years working with or managing product development teams
• Demonstrable ability to manage complex revenue lines and grow revenue
• Creative storytelling capabilities and a strong understanding of production processes
• Experience incorporating audience research into creative recommendations and executions
• Track record of building and fostering agency and brand relationships
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; experience communicating with executive stakeholders and senior clients
• A management style that values coaching, collaboration, independence and feedback
• A strong commitment to ethics, inclusion and respect

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in work experience

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Comfortable with Microsoft Outlook, Google Workspace and Project Management software

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and execute the goals and OKRs for the NPM Creative team in alignment with NPM’s strategic plan, business goals and corporate values.
• Manage and lead the NPM Creative team, including five direct reports and three skip-level reports. Support the Supervising Producer in hiring freelance production support, as needed.
• Drive revenue growth and sales for NPM Creative’s products and services by collaborating with NPM’s sales team and building brand and agency relationships.
• Collaborate with NPM sales leadership and NPR stakeholders to drive innovation in how brands connect with the NPR audience through storytelling.
• Foster research and innovation within the team and across NPM to develop market-driven sponsorship products and services.
• Represent NPM Creative’s successes and achievements across NPM, NPR and the industry at large.
• Advance efforts to reduce customer churn and optimize acquisition costs by enhancing product offerings, improving client experience, and delivering measurable performance improvements that generate renewals.
• Maintain and nurture NPM Creative’s culture of collaboration, excellence and innovation.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders at NPM and NPR to drive approvals and prioritization for new sponsorship activations and revenue-driving product opportunities.
• Partner with the Office of the General Counsel to ensure regulatory compliance on sponsorship products and creative.