VP, Corporate Brand, Storyground

Hearst Networks EMEA

Vice President leading Global Corporate Brand and Storyground functions at A+E Global Media. Overseeing creative vision, executive communications, and brand marketing initiatives in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeNew York City • California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $215,987 - $252,705 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Vice President, Global Corporate Brand & Storyground leads two core creative functions within A+E Global Media’s Marketing division: the Global Corporate Brand team — which oversees B2B trade marketing, business narratives, executive communications, internal communications, and brand creative — and Storyground, A+E Global Media’s branded content studio
This role serves as the senior creative and narrative leader across both functions, owning creative vision, quality standards, enterprise storytelling, and executive-level client relationships while enabling strong senior creative leaders to manage daily execution
The VP is accountable for the creative and strategic effectiveness of both teams, including pitch excellence, post-sale delivery quality, narrative consistency, and the development of a strong creative culture
This role also serves as a central creative and narrative leader for A+E Global Media, shaping how the company presents itself to internal stakeholders, external partners, and the broader marketplace
Define and uphold the voice, tone, and creative expression of the brand across external-facing work and internal communications, ensuring consistency, clarity, and cultural relevance at every touchpoint
Lead and develop the Storyground branded content studio, setting the creative vision, quality bar, and pitch standards for the team
Serve as the senior point of contact for Media Solutions advertisers, and brand partners on Storyground engagements
Ensure sold campaign executions meet the creative standard established in the pitch phase

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of experience in branded content, creative leadership, advertising, media partnerships, brand marketing, or related fields
Proven track record of building and leading high-performing creative teams across multiple functions
Strong commercial instincts and experience driving revenue through creative pitches, partnerships, and business narratives
Deep knowledge of the branded content landscape across linear, digital, and social media
Executive-level communication and client relationship management skills; comfortable presenting to C-suite, agency leadership, and senior internal stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to shape enterprise narratives, executive communications, and internal/external brand expression
Ability to balance competing creative and business priorities and lead at speed in a high-visibility, pitch-driven environment
Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Production, Programming, Distribution, and other senior stakeholders
Strong organizational leadership skills, including team development, operating model design, and cross-functional alignment
High proficiency in Keynote and PowerPoint; strong presentation development and visual storytelling sensibility
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Airtable, and Box preferred
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Journalism, or related field preferred
Existing relationships in the advertising, agency, and brand partnership ecosystem preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare coverage
401k matching
range of other benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

branded contentcreative leadershipadvertisingmedia partnershipsbrand marketingenterprise storytellingnarrative consistencypitch excellencevisual storytellingteam development

Soft Skills

executive-level communicationclient relationship managementorganizational leadershipcommercial instinctsability to balance prioritiescross-functional collaborationstrong presentation skillscreative visioncultural relevancehigh-performing team leadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Graphic DesignBachelor's degree in CommunicationsBachelor's degree in Journalism