A bit about us
By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalized than ever before! Learn more at geniussports.com.
Join the Genius team powering fan engagement with smart ads, AI-driven broadcasts, epic stats, and gamified experiences.
Role Overview:
The Head of Creative Studio will be responsible for shaping and leading the newly established Creative and Ideation Team, a multidisciplinary group focused on delivering cutting-edge creative solutions powered by Genius Sports’ award-winning technology. This individual will work across Augmentation Broadcast Solutions, Dynamic Video, and Creative Services to craft impactful campaigns and brand experiences.
You will serve as the creative force behind strategic pitches and campaigns, partnering with global brands, broadcasters, agencies, and sports rights holders to design powerful storytelling concepts that connect fans with the world of sports in new and engaging ways.
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Creative Leadership
- Build and lead the Creative Studio team (initially 10–15 members) across design, video, content, and ideation.
- Drive creative strategy that unifies Augmented Broadcast, Dynamic Video, and broader Creative Services.
- Lead ideation sessions and workshops that produce high-impact concepts for brand, agency, and broadcaster partners.
- Translate business and marketing challenges into powerful creative narratives and activations using Genius Sports’ technology.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a senior creative consultant to key partners, helping them explore the art of the possible using our tools and platforms.
- Present campaign ideas, prototypes, and mock-ups to C-level stakeholders and brand leads with clarity and vision.
- Partner with commercial and marketing teams to bring to life high-converting, fan-first creative experiences.
Execution & Delivery
- Oversee execution of creative projects from pitch through to delivery, ensuring world-class quality.
- Manage internal workflows, resourcing, and project prioritization across the studio team.
- Collaborate with product, data, and broadcast engineering teams to integrate creative with cutting-edge tech.
About You
Experience & Background
- 10+ years of experience in senior creative roles at top-tier New York-based advertising or creative agencies.
- Demonstrated success leading integrated campaigns across digital, video, and experiential.
- Experience working with global consumer brands or sports entities is a strong advantage.
- Track record of managing creative teams and developing junior talent in fast-paced environments.
Skills & Attributes
- Inspirational creative thinker with a deep understanding of storytelling, brand building, and audience engagement.
- Technically curious and excited by emerging media and innovation in the sports space.
- Adept at pitching, client engagement, and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
- Strong visual aesthetic, concept development, and presentation skills.
What’s in it for you?
The salary for this role is based on an annualized salary of up to $230,000 per annum depending on relevant experience. This role will also be eligible to take part in Genius Sports Group's benefits plan.
We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together.
As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits, we’re committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career. Learn more about how rewarding life at Genius can be at Reward | Genius Sports.
One team, being brave, driving change
We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Diversity | Genius Sports.
Let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Genius Sports is the layer between what happens on the field and how the world engages with it.
Our solutions across the global sports ecosystem are underpinned by our next generation big data and artificial intelligence platform, GeniusIQ.
By ingesting and computing multiple real-time data feeds, GeniusIQ powers a wide range of functions and applications across sports performance and officiation, fan engagement, advertising, and sports betting.
Founded in 2001, Genius Sports is now one of the world’s largest sports technology companies, working with the likes of the NFL, NBA, EPL, FIBA, ESPN, Sky Sports, Flutter, DraftKings and 100s more.
We're headquartered in New York and London, with offices in Los Angeles, Medellin, Tallinn, Sofia, Singapore, Lausanne, Manchester and Melbourne.
Why Work With Us
We are one team, being brave, driving change. Our company values help create a cohesive culture, where we think, feel and act like One Genius.
We strive to create an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference, driving our vision to be everywhere in sports, redefining experiences through technology.
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