VP of Creative (Onsite, Nashville)

Main Areas of Focus: Team Management, Content Development, Creative Operations, Storytelling Location: Nashville, TN; 4 days in office Eligibility: At this time, we are only considering candidates who are eligible to work in the United States without the need of company sponsorship now or in the future. JOB HIGHLIGHT You’ll build, guide, and lead our Creative team to create a strong, known, and memorable brand filled with delightful experiences to inspire charity: water supporters to share and grow their impact. JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Chief Revenue Officer, you’ll lead and inspire a team of videographers, copywriters, designers, and producers to shape and support the charity: water story and help meet the content, revenue, and creative needs of the organization. Working collaboratively with our CEO and Founder, Scott Harrison, you’ll help strategically lead the team of creators and creatives to work with channel owners, strategists, fundraisers, programs team members, and product managers to make charity: water’s brand come to life through online and in real life experiences with defined expectations and outcomes. As a leader in the organization, you’ll help speak into and shape the creative culture, future strategies and directions for the organization, and the brand overall. You’ll provide operational leadership for the team, building the operations, systems, and documentation requirements that will enable organization, speed and efficiency for all things creative. This role is based out of the charity: water office in TN and the individual is expected to be in the office at least 4 days per week. YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR… Shaping and influencing a creative vision and a strategic pathway to accomplish this vision, continuously evolving the charity: water brand, and the variety of products and experiences we offer Continually helping to define systems and processes that effectively deliver quality results in a fast-paced environment with both in-house and external creative talent Building, managing, mentoring, and inspiring a team of designers, creators, and storytellers who are motivated and effective, with defined career paths Representing and promoting the Creative team's ideas while also holding them accountable to the highest standards of excellence in design, storytelling and ethical media practices Establishing a culture of proactive problem-solving and idea generation, making and protecting space for creativity, innovation and learning to turn great ideas into content and experiences that move the organization’s goals forward Ensuring that the organization is properly resourced both with full-time and freelance team members as needed to keep up with the organization’s ever-changing and growing needs while also allowing space for creative, outside-of-the-box thinking Approving and directing copy, design, and video content on a daily basis, while also training and empowering other members of the team to do the same Collaborating with cross-divisional stakeholders and team members to oversee all aspects of Creative field travel, including defining clear objectives; preparing and resourcing staff and freelancers; and coordinating with the Programs team responsible for in-country partnerships to ensure adequate lead time and appropriate support for local partners Sourcing and incorporating emerging technologies —AI and generative tools — in creative workflows and interactive/immersive digital experiences Partnering with our CEO and Founder, along with other teams to advance charity: water’s position in the marketplace with high-visibility, high-impact, innovative campaigns and ways to more deeply connect all supporters to their impact Serving as a thought generator in the creative space and an ambassador for the charity: water brand, staying abreast of current trends and representing the organization externally to showcase charity: water as a world-class, cutting-edge brand Establishing and owning the annual Creativ