Responsibilities

• Lead The Guardian US commercial marketing function, partnering with Sales to develop integrated solutions that drive revenue growth and long-term client relationships.
• Oversee strategic responses to RFPs, proactive opportunities, client presentations and commercial storytelling.
• Lead cross-functional brainstorms that translate advertiser objectives into differentiated, multi-platform programs rooted in audience insights and editorial strengths.
• Partner with Sales leadership on priority accounts, executive presentations and high-value revenue opportunities.
• Develop commercial playbooks, sponsorship packages, category materials, one-sheets and case studies that strengthen the sales organization.
• Ensure consistency, quality and strategic excellence across all commercial proposals.
• Lead Guardian Labs' commercial creative strategy across pre-sale and post-sale initiatives.
• Oversee integrated campaigns spanning branded content, editorial sponsorships, digital, audio, video, newsletters, social, events and experiential programs.
• Partner with creative, editorial and strategy teams to develop breakthrough ideas that align advertiser objectives with The Guardian's voice and values.
• Guide campaigns from concept through execution, ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget and at the highest creative standard.

Requirements

• 10+ years of leadership experience in commercial marketing, integrated marketing, branded content, creative strategy and experiential marketing within a premium publisher, media company, agency or other.
• Proven success leading integrated marketing and creative teams that drive revenue growth, client retention and renewals.
• Deep experience developing strategic RFP responses, integrated sponsorships and executive-level client presentations.
• Strong understanding of branded content, editorial partnerships, live experiences and multi-platform marketing.
• Experience building scalable processes while maintaining creative excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional communication, storytelling and relationship-building skills.
• Highly collaborative, entrepreneurial and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience across categories including technology, B2B, sport, lifestyle, sustainability and culture.
• Global media experience is a plus.

Preferred

• Global media experience is a plus.

Benefits

• - 20 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays and 2 personal days
• - Unlimited sick time
• - Employee Assistance Programs
• - 401(k) Match
• - Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
• - Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• - Generous parental leave with 100% pay
• - Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance
• - Life insurance
• - Commuter benefits