Job Classification:

Marketing & Communications - Communications

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Vice President, Creative Services, the Director, Creative Enablement, is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of high-impact events and video production projects. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines and budgets, and ensuring that all projects meet quality standards and align with organizational goals. The Director, Creative Enablement will provide leadership on content creation, storytelling and project management while fostering collaboration among internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a blend of expertise in event production, video management, communications and project leadership.

The current EWA for this position is Hybrid and requires your on-site presence on a reoccurring basis as determined by your business. Your manager will provide additional details relative to the specific number of days you are expected to be on-site.
 

What you can expect:
• Collaborate with the creative services team to develop engaging concepts aligned with organizational messaging while leading planning and production of creative content
• Develop comprehensive project plans for creative projects, including timelines, budgets, deliverables, and resource allocation.
• Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring effective collaboration between departments to deliver on project goals while being primary point of contact for project updates, communicating progress and resolving issues with stakeholders.
• Allocate resources and manage production schedules to ensure that multiple videos projects are completed concurrently without compromising quality
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget while meeting branding standards.
• Deliver events with high-quality attendee experience that align with the company's vision and strategy.
• Provide leadership on-site or during events, coordinating all elements of production to ensure seamless execution.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to measure success in partnership with Analytics team, gather feedback, and recommend improvements for future projects.
• Prepare detailed reports on event and video project outcomes, including ROI, engagement metrics, and budget reconciliation.
• Present engagement findings to senior leadership, highlighting key successes and opportunities for growth.
 

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, film production, event management, content creation or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in event management, video production, video producer/associate producer, or project management
• Proven track record of managing large-scale events and video production projects.
• Strong project management skills with experience in budget management, timeline creation, and cross-functional team leadership.
• Ability to influence others within and outside of team to achieve desired outcomes.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Trello) and video production tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, managing multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of video content creation and event production best practices.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for event and video production schedules.

Core Skills
• Creative: excellent ability in multiple creative disciplines (design, video, social, events, etc.), advanced skills using creative tools and software, and a passion for storytelling in multiple formats and mediums.
• Business and Financial Acumen: strong business judgement and understanding of business strategy and financial goals. Ability to connect the dots and think laterally about disparate issues and stakeholder issues.
• Trusted creative advisor: track record of success in leading creative and cross-department teams to develop and create high impact creative strategies and assets.
• Influencing with impact: skilled in influencing business, function and other communications partners on creative strategy through a combination of verbal and written communication skills and experience navigating complex business structures.
• Strategic leadership: demonstrated willingness to take calculated risks and tackle difficult issues in a constructive and solutions-oriented manner, while retaining a forward-looking, innovative mindset.
• Effective Partner: proven success working within a matrixed environment and building alignment across multiple stakeholders and groups.

At Prudential, you can:

People who have successfully developed their skills in this role have gone on to be promoted within Communications both internal and external.

We equip and empower our employees to expand their skills and experience by using powerful learning, gigs, and job opportunities. We offer a suite of services including 1:1 Career advice, on demand resources and networking to propel your career forward.

We’re a global organization, full of outstandingly dedicated people who aren’t afraid to think differently, challenge the status quo and take sensible risks along the way. You will enjoy pushing boundaries as we build innovative technology that helps clients, customers and employees live their best lives. You will have access to leadership and learning opportunities and the resources needed to take your career in any direction. We will help you do your best work, offering flexibility, while delivering on our Purpose.

What we offer you:Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every levelMedical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leaveRetirement plans:401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)Company-funded pension planWellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needsWork/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.

To find out more about our Total Reward package, see our Total Rewards Brochure. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $137,700.00 to $186,300.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. In addition, employees are eligible for standard benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and retirement.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.

We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status , medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ and its affiliates.

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