Buzz Marketing, Senior Manager - Design and Culture

Worldwide Buzz Marketing, Senior Manager — Design and Culture

New York City, New York, United States Marketing

Apple’s worldwide Communications team informs the world about our innovative products and services, and the values that drive everything we do. The team includes professionals with backgrounds in public relations, journalism, social media, writing and Buzz Marketing. We’re looking for trailblazing, collaborative professionals from a variety of creative fields. If that’s you, then your next home may be here. Come and do the best and most exciting work of your career  are seeking a Senior Manager, Worldwide Buzz Marketing — Design and Culture to lead Apple’s global cultural strategy and relationship development across design, architecture, art, fashion, photography and the broader creative community.

This is a senior role for someone with exceptional taste, deep cultural fluency and a highly credible global network. The ideal candidate understands both the established institutions and emerging voices shaping contemporary culture — and can translate that understanding into meaningful relationships, original programs and culturally resonant opportunities for Apple. This role will report to the Head of Worldwide Buzz Marketing.

• Partner with Communications leaders and cross‑functional teams to develop and execute integrated strategies that strengthen Apple’s presence and relevance across design and culture.
• Build and maintain meaningful, long‑term relationships with leading and emerging voices across design, architecture, fashion, art, photography, and the broader creative community.
• Identify the individuals, institutions, movements, and cultural moments where Apple can participate authentically and make a meaningful contribution.
• Develop a deep understanding of the global design and cultural landscape, identifying emerging talent, creative communities, and shifts in culture before they reach the mainstream.
• Conceive and execute distinctive cultural programs, collaborations, experiences, and storytelling opportunities that connect Apple with the creative community in unexpected and meaningful ways.
• Champion emerging creative talent, developing programs and relationships that give new voices meaningful platforms and deepen Apple’s connection to the next generation of cultural leaders.
• Cultivate relationships with influential cultural institutions, festivals, fairs, galleries, studios, and creative organizations, identifying opportunities for long‑term collaboration.
• Work closely with creative partners to develop ideas that feel authentic to their practice while reflecting Apple’s values, design philosophy, and commitment to creativity.
• Connect global strategy with local cultural insight, partnering closely with regional teams to identify opportunities that are locally resonant and globally meaningful.
• Serve as a trusted internal voice on design and culture, bringing strong creative judgment, cultural intelligence, and a clear point of view to cross‑functional conversations.
• Produce regular strategic updates and cultural intelligence for senior stakeholders, ensuring visibility, alignment, and shared understanding of priorities and opportunities.
• Lead multiple complex initiatives simultaneously, delivering work that is creatively ambitious, culturally credible, strategically rigorous, and executed to Apple’s standards.
• Maintain a constant pulse on emerging cultural insights and trends, bringing fresh inspiration into the Buzz organization.

• 15+ years of experience in cultural marketing, design, art, fashion, creative industries, communications, talent relations, partnerships or integrated brand strategy within a leading global organization,…