Job description
In short
As the world’s fastest-growing running brand, On has incredible stories to tell. We’ve kept performance and innovation at the core of our story as we’ve built our brand, with the athlete story being fundamental. We’ve made compelling use of film to go deeper, tapping into the true nature of the human spirit and what it means to move. We want to continue on this journey with a new Global Athlete & Brand Storytelling Lead; a role dedicated to taking our brand stories further. You’ll lead and grow a passionate team of film specialists within global brand communications, connecting with your ever-growing network of external talent, collaborating cross-functionally with our award-winning in-house creative studio, strategic and wider communications teams.
Your Mission
- Lead and evolve our film approach to complement and drive On’s brand strategy for athlete and wider brand storytelling
- Identify impactful and efficient ways to amplify On Films’ output in new spaces
- Develop and sell-in film narratives with internal teams and/or external partners
- Lead end-to-end production of long-form, documentary and episodic film content
- Support the team as they lead productions
- Be the respected go-to for all things film at On, finding ways to internally champion the unique opportunities it creates
- Be On’s film content expert in external thought leadership
- Continuously build your knowledge of the industry and talent partners
Your story
- 7+ years in a film/creative production leadership role
- You’re an inspiring, charismatic, positive leader who enjoys supporting teams to deliver their best work
- You have an innate instinct for finding and crafting compelling stories
- You believe collaboration is the route to success and will confidently evolve ways of working to make sure it happens
- You’re confident at selling in ideas to wider stakeholders
- An interest in running/sport is advantageous, but not as much as a curious, open mind that’s squarely focused on understanding our communities’ passions
- Exemplary attention to detail
- You’re all about solutions
- Self-motivated and entrepreneurial
- Fluent written and spoken English language skills
Your story
- 7+ years in a film/creative production leadership role
- You’re an inspiring, charismatic, positive leader who enjoys supporting teams to deliver their best work
- You have an innate instinct for finding and crafting compelling stories
- You believe collaboration is the route to success and will confidently evolve ways of working to make sure it happens
- You’re confident at selling in ideas to wider stakeholders
- An interest in running/sport is advantageous, but not as much as a curious, open mind that’s squarely focused on understanding our communities’ passions
- Exemplary attention to detail
- You’re all about solutions
- Self-motivated and entrepreneurial
- Fluent written and spoken English language skills
What we offer
On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.
On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.