Situation is a leading marketing and advertising agency specializing in live experience-based brands, including Ringling Bros., The Lion King, Empire State Building, Wicked, and The Metropolitan Opera. We create groundbreaking campaigns that captivate audiences and drive cultural conversation.

REQUIREMENTS

• 15+ years of creative leadership experience, ideally in an agency setting focused on live entertainment, sports, or attractions.
• A track record of shaping agency-wide creative direction and leading teams to produce award-winning work.
• Expertise in branding, advertising, and multi-platform marketing.
• Strong pitching and presentation skills, with a proven ability to win major business.
• A balance of strategic vision and hands-on creative leadership.
• A sharp eye for brand storytelling, execution, and cultural trends.
• Experience integrating AI-driven insights or automation into creative workflows is a plus.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

We’re seeking a Vice President, Creative to drive our agency’s creative vision and lead high-impact work across Broadway, sports, attractions, and live entertainment. Partnering with another VP of Creative, you’ll oversee distinct client teams while ensuring excellence across the agency.
This is a leadership role for a bold, strategic thinker who thrives on breakthrough storytelling, award-winning ideas, and inspiring teams. Beyond day-to-day creative oversight, you’ll play a key role in shaping the agency’s future—mentoring senior talent, leading major pitches, and driving industry recognition.
Our office is located in midtown Manhattan and we are currently working in-office three days per week.

SAMPLE DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set the creative vision and ensure our work remains innovative, culturally relevant, and strategically driven.
• Lead and mentor senior creative leadership, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee creative strategy and execution for a portfolio of top-tier clients.
• Partner with the other VP of Creative to align agency-wide strategy while managing distinct client accounts.
• Drive new business efforts, leading major pitches and securing key opportunities.
• Advise clients at a strategic level, shaping their marketing direction.
• Champion innovation, integrating emerging technologies to enhance storytelling.
• Represent the agency externally, speaking at industry events and elevating our profile in live entertainment marketing.