Nasdaq

AVP, Head of Brand Content

Nasdaq$143K — $279K *
Media
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of creative leadership in brand, content, or agency settings with a strategic portfolio.
  • 5+ years experience leading and developing creative teams with proven results.
  • Ability to translate complex brand strategies into impactful creative work.
  • Strong executive presence and experience presenting to C-suite stakeholders.
  • Expertise in brand storytelling and multi-channel campaign development.
  • Collaborative leadership style with capability in managing creative operations.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead creative and content strategy aligned with global brand goals.
  • Collaborate with executives to develop integrated campaigns that enhance market presence.
  • Build and guide a high-performing team of creatives and strategists.
  • Establish creative standards and governance in partnership with Brand and Design teams.
  • Act as the guardian of Nasdaq's brand voice and creative identity.
  • Manage relationships with external agencies to ensure quality and resource optimization.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with 6% employer match and employee stock purchase program with a discount.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with health spending account.
  • Hybrid work schedule with paid parental leave and fertility benefits.
  • Programs for employee development and a gift matching initiative for charitable contributions.
  • Robust paid time off including flex days for mental well-being.
Full Job Description

As a senior leader at Nasdaq, you will be accountable for shaping and executing the creative vision that defines how our brand shows up in the market. This role requires a proven ability to translate complex brand strategies into compelling creative work, lead multidisciplinary teams, and deliver measurable business impact through exceptional storytelling and content innovation. You'll thrive in this position if you bring executive presence, strategic clarity, and the ability to inspire creative excellence while balancing business objectives and brand authenticity.

Key Responsibilities
• Define and lead the creative and content strategy across all channels, ensuringalignment with Nasdaq's global brand objectives and business priorities
• Partner with executive stakeholders and the Head of Brand to translate positioninginto integrated campaigns that elevate market presence and drive results
• Build, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of content creators, copywriters,and creative strategists who deliver excellence at scale
• Establish creative standards and governance frameworks in collaboration withBrand, Experience, and Design teams to ensure consistency and innovation
• Serve as the guardian of Nasdaq's brand voice and creative identity, maintainingauthenticity while pushing creative boundaries across all touchpoints
• Manage relationships with external agencies and creative partners, optimizingresources and maintaining quality control across internal and external work


Required Qualifications
• 15+ years of progressive creative leadership experience in brand, content, or agencyenvironments with a strong portfolio demonstrating strategic impact
• Demonstrated success leading and developing creative teams for 5+ years, with atrack record of building high-performing organizations
• Exceptional ability to translate complex brand strategies into compelling creativeexecutions that drive measurable business outcomes
• Strong executive presence with proven stakeholder management skills and comfortpresenting creative concepts to C-suite leadership
• Deep expertise in brand storytelling, messaging architecture, and multi-channelcampaign development
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence across functions, managecreative operations, and balance quality with speed


Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in B2B technology, SaaS, fintech, or capital markets industries
• Background spanning both agency and in-house brand environments, with
experience launching or transforming creative teams
• Familiarity with digital-first content creation, emerging creative technologies, anddata-driven creative optimization


This position will be located in New York and offers the opportunity for a hybrid workenvironment at least 3 days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility andaccessibility for qualified candidates.

What We Offer

Were proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaqs overall success.

The base pay range for this role is $143,000 - $279,000. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

Nasdaqs programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

  • Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
  • Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
  • Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
  • Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
  • Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

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About Nasdaq

Nasdaq, Inc. is a global technology company that operates a suite of financial services businesses, including trading, clearing, exchange technology, regulatory, securities listing, and public company services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in New York, New York. Nasdaq operates in over 50 countries and has more than 4,700 employees worldwide. The company is committed to innovation and has been at the forefront of developing new technologies to improve the efficiency and transparency of financial markets.
Learn more about Nasdaq
Size
5,987 employees
Market Cap
$29.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$933 million
Founded
1971
5 Year Trend
+9.7%
Revenue
$5.6 billion
NASDAQ

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