Creative Director - London, N1C 4AG

Creative Director - London, N1C 4AG, United Kingdom

Who We Are – Mercury Studios

Mercury Studios is a global, music-first content studio within Universal Music Group, producing and distributing bold, award-winning storytelling rooted in music. With bases in London, Los Angeles and New York, we collaborate with visionary creatives and artists across premium factual film and television, performance-led content, shortform and audio.

Editorially and creatively independent, we sit at the intersection of music, culture and cinematic storytelling. From original production to global distribution, Mercury is redefining how music stories are told.

Our Impact & Recognition

Our productions have received widespread acclaim — from Academy Awards to BAFTAs, Emmys, GRAMMYs and major international festivals.

Recent credits include:

• American Symphony (Telluride Film Festival, Netflix)

• One to One; John & Yoko (Venice, Telluride, London, Sundance Festival, global theatrical)

• Reggaeton: The Music That Conquered The World (NBC Peacock)

• Andrea Bocelli 30th: The Celebration (Global theatrical release)

• The Girls Aloud Show (ITV1)

• My Life As a Rolling Stone (BBC One, EPIX, 101 countries globally)

The Opportunity – Your Role as Creative Director

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead the creative vision of one of the world’s foremost music storytelling studios. As Creative Director at Mercury Studios, you will be the driving force behind our unscripted film and television output – shaping, pitching and delivering compelling content that resonates globally. With music at the heart of every story, you’ll harness your editorial expertise, creative flair and industry relationships to push boundaries, champion bold ideas and position Mercury at the forefront of cultural conversation. You’ll play a central role in defining our creative future, working alongside exceptional talent and a senior leadership team committed to excellence, innovation and impact.

A Day in the Life at Mercury Studios

As Creative Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping Mercury’s creative vision and output. You will:

• Lead the creative direction and pipeline across all unscripted film and TV content

• Identify and develop original, music-led stories with global appeal

• Partner closely with the SVP Creative, North America

• Oversee creative development and editorial sign-off

• Represent Mercury at a senior level with external partners, platforms and creatives

• Foster and maintain relationships with artists, producers, directors and industry peers

• Translate business strategy into vibrant creative output

• Guide and inspire our internal development team

• Form part of the senior leadership team, helping to steer the studio’s overall growth

About You

You are a dynamic creative leader with deep editorial experience and a passion for telling powerful stories through music. You bring:

• A strong track record of developing and delivering critically acclaimed, commercially successful content

• Experience across both production and executive producing

• Solid working knowledge of development processes

• A well-established network of industry relationships — from directors and producers to on-screen talent

• A love of film, television and music, and the vision to bring them together

• A collaborative approach and the confidence to represent Mercury on the global stage

What Impact Will You Make?

In this role, you will:

• Drive a distinctive and impactful slate of content

• Champion originality and creative excellence

• Expand Mercury’s reputation as a leader in music storytelling

• Connect creative ambition with commercial opportunity

• Inspire a diverse, world-class network of collaborators

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a visionary with exceptional taste, editorial acumen and a deep understanding of the music and film/TV landscape. You’ll be an inspiring creative leader and a compelling ambassador for our work.

Skills & Experience

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• A proven track record of developing, pitching and delivering critically acclaimed and commercially successful film and television content

• Extensive hands-on editorial experience, including producing and executive producing across a variety of formats

• Strong understanding of the development process, with the ability to lead and mentor a creative team

• A deep network of industry contacts — including directors, producers, on-screen talent, and creatives — and the ability to bring those relationships to Mercury Studios

• Excellent storytelling instincts and a passion for original, music-led content

• Strategic thinking and a commercial mindset, with the ability to align creative ideas with business goals

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to represent Mercury in senior-level discussions and external forums

• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and the ability to lead projects from concept to delivery

• Genuine love of film, television and music, and a sense of curiosity and adventure in your creative work

Bonus Tracks: Your Benefits

• Group personal pension scheme (15% total – 6 employee, 9 employer)

• Private medical insurance

• 25 days’ annual leave

• Holiday purchase scheme

• Interest-free season ticket loan

• Cycle to Work scheme and salary sacrifice car options

• Subsidised gym membership

• Employee discounts via Reward Gateway

• Optional dental and travel insurance

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.