AVP, Head of Brand Content

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, ensuring alignment with Nasdaq's global brand objectives and business priorities
• Partner with executive stakeholders and the Head of Brand to translate positioning into 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 with Brand, Experience, and Design teams to ensure consistency and innovation
• Serve as the guardian of Nasdaq's brand voice and creative identity, maintaining authenticity while pushing creative boundaries across all touchpoints
• Manage relationships with external agencies and creative partners, optimizing resources and maintaining quality control across internal and external work

Required Qualifications
• 15+ years of progressive creative leadership experience in brand, content, or agency environments with a strong portfolio demonstrating strategic impact
• Demonstrated success leading and developing creative teams for 5+ years, with a track record of building high-performing organizations
• Exceptional ability to translate complex brand strategies into compelling creative executions that drive measurable business outcomes
• Strong executive presence with proven stakeholder management skills and comfort presenting creative concepts to C-suite leadership
• Deep expertise in brand storytelling, messaging architecture, and multi-channel campaign development
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence across functions, manage creative 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, and data-driven creative optimization

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

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

What We Offer

We’re 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 Nasdaq’s 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.

Nasdaq’s 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

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page.