Creative Director, AI/Experiential

About the Team:

The Trust at The Wall Street Journal

About the Role

This Creative Director leads end-to-end creative development for The Trust at The Wall Street Journal, driving work from concept through execution. The role focuses on integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities into premium content and real-world brand experiences, while also expanding our live content programs and events. It requires 12+ years of creative leadership experience and a proven ability to turn bold ideas into polished, high-impact work across platforms.

You Will:

• Own and articulate the creative vision for AI-informed content and experiential programs from strategy through live execution.
• Direct the overarching creative strategy and execution, leveraging AI tools and experiences to drive innovation, efficiency, and high-quality design.
• Anticipate issues and develop tailored solutions to solve complex creative challenges, ensuring projects are delivered on time and adhere to brand standards.
• Communicate with diverse stakeholders and influence decisions by partnering with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate AI technologies into the creative process.
• Lead cross-functional teams across editorial, product, design, and client services to develop innovative formats, immersive storytelling, and interactive brand moments.
• Integrate AI-assisted workflows (prompting, rapid prototyping, generative tools) into the creative process to enhance speed, insight, and originality.
• Ensure all work reflects the premium standards, cultural authority, and brand integrity of WSJ.
• Present concepts confidently to senior stakeholders and clients, translating complex ideas into compelling narratives.
• Oversee production and experiential delivery, maintaining high craft and measurable business impact.

You Have:

• 12+ years of creative direction experience across experiential, brand, or integrated marketing environments.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams and large-scale experiential initiatives.
• Fluency in AI-enabled creative tools and workflows (e.g., generative content, rapid prototyping, data-informed personalization).
• Strong strategic thinking paired with exceptional storytelling and presentation skills.
• Portfolio showcasing premium craft, cultural fluency, and results-driven campaigns.
• Ability to operate at both conceptual and executional levels in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Education Benefits
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Family Care Benefits
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

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Business Area: Dow Jones - Media Sales

Job Category: Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Non-Union / A clear and likely internal candidate

Base Pay Range: $165,000 - $205,000

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

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