Penske Media Corporation is hiring : Billboard : Creative Director in New York

Overview Billboard is the world’s most influential music media brand. Billboard seeks a visionary Creative Director to lead and elevate the brand’s visual identity across all platforms : digital, print, video, social, and experiential. The Creative Director will drive the creative vision that defines how Billboard shows up in the world, ensuring consistency, innovation, and cultural resonance in every execution. This leader will collaborate with editorial, design, marketing, and events teams to produce cutting-edge creative that resonates with global audiences and keeps Billboard at the forefront of music and pop culture.

Responsibilities

Develop and own Billboard’s visual identity, ensuring consistency and impact across digital, print, video, social media, and live events.

Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary design team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and high creative standards.

Partner with editorial leadership to concept and deliver compelling covers, photography, graphics, and multimedia storytelling.

Collaborate with marketing, sales, and events teams to create bold, brand-aligned campaigns, activations, and experiential designs.

Drive creative for Billboard’s tentpole events (e.g., Billboard Music Awards, Women in Music, Power 100) and ensure elevated brand presence.

Anticipate cultural trends and experiment with new formats, visual languages, and design technologies to keep Billboard relevant and future-forward.

Manage workflows, resources, and budgets to deliver projects on time and at the highest quality.

Requirements

10+ years of design / creative experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role at a media, lifestyle, entertainment, or cultural brand.

A strong portfolio showcasing digital, print, and experiential creative with cultural impact.

Deep understanding of music, pop culture, and visual storytelling.

Expertise in design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.) and familiarity with video and motion graphics.

Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with a track record of mentoring creative talent.

Ability to balance big-picture vision with hands-on execution.

Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.

Work Arrangement

As PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

Compensation and Benefits

Typical wage range : $150k - $180k + bonus. Factors that could determine your actual salary may include specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to current employees in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations. PMC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions for medical, dental, and vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, a 401(k) with Employer match, and various discounts and perks. A new Flexible Vacation Policy is being launched.

About Billboard

Billboard is the world’s most influential music publication, providing breaking news, charts, reviews, and insights that define the music industry. For over 130 years, Billboard has been the definitive source for music industry professionals, artists, and fans worldwide. As part of Penske Media Corporation (PMC), Billboard combines its editorial heritage with digital innovation across multiple platforms.

About PMC

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company serving a global audience of hundreds of millions. PMC owns brands including Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, and more, with offices around the world. For more information, visit www.PMC.com.

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