EVP / Director of Brand Partnerships - US Market

Director Of Brand, UsOur client is the world's #1 audio series platform, blending AI and human creativity to redefine storytelling. With over 200 million listeners across 20+ countries, the business is profitable, rapidly scaling, and focused on establishing deep cultural relevance in the US as its next major growth market.Job DescriptionAs Director of Brand, US, you will own the end-to-end brand vision and execution for the American market, reporting into the Global Head of Brand Marketing. Key responsibilities include:Building and owning the US brand strategy roadmap, balancing long-term positioning with near-term impactLeading creative development for major campaigns, brand IPs, partnerships, and storytelling momentsTranslating cultural insight, data, and intuition into narratives that resonate with Gen Z and Millennial audiencesPartnering closely with content, growth, product, and media teams to launch integrated, high-impact campaignsDefining and evolving brand voice, tone, and creative guidelines across channels and partnersIdentifying and unlocking influencer, creator, media, and platform collaborationsRunning test-and-learn sprints to continuously refine brand performance and effectivenessEstablishing clear success metrics across awareness, consideration, engagement, and earned media impactMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantYou are a senior brand leader with experience building culturally relevant brands in entertainment, media, gaming, or consumer tech. You bring:Proven experience operating in greenfield or early-stage brand environments with a builder's mindsetDeep fluency in US consumer culture, media behaviour, and entertainment trendsA track record of creating brand platforms and campaigns from scratch, not just optimizing at scaleConfidence leading cross-functional stakeholders and holding a clear strategic point of viewStrong creative judgement, with agency experience a significant advantageComfort starting as an individual contributor while laying the foundations for future team growthWhat's On OfferTitle: Director of Brand, US Location: Hybrid - Culver City, Los Angeles (3 days per week) Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 base Exposure: High-visibility role with direct influence on US growth and brand perception Upside: Opportunity to build a flagship US brand with long-term leadership and equity potentialContact Patrice Grande Quote job ref JN-052026-7009367Job SummarySector: Marketing Sub Sector: Digital, Online & Social Media Industry: Technology & Telecoms Location: Culver City Contract Type: Permanent Consultant Name: Patrice Grande Job Reference: JN-052026-7009367 Job Nature: Hybrid working