Creative Executive Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Creative Executive make in Chicago, IL? The average Creative Executive salary in Chicago, IL is $157,284 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $132,835 and $185,038. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Creative Executive?

In film production, a Creative Executive (often called CE for short) is a studio executive tasked with reading scripts and finding source material which can be turned into motion picture content (feature films, television series, television movies). In advertising agencies, the term can also refer to the creative concept writer or copywriter....

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Executive Director

GREELEY CREATIVE DISTRICT - Greeley , CO

The Greeley Creative District (GCD) is a non-profit organization, founded in 2013, that is devoted ... The Executive Director (ED) will have the exceptional opportunity to help grow the GCD from a ...

ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago

Executive Sous Chef

Conway Restaurant Group - Charlotte , NC

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Executive Sous Chef to join our dynamic team and contribute to the continued success of our restaurant group. EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF SUMMARY As the Executive ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 5 days ago

Executive Director

Creative Evolutions - Chicago , IL

Kim Davis and Calida Jones from Creative Evolutions. Following these initial meetings, a group of ... Our executive director will be notable for their desire

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 11 days ago

Executive Assistant to VP & Director of Drama Content

Solomon Page - Burbank , CA

Prepare general creative feedback/notes on slate projects * Organize contact lists of writers, producers, creative executives, and any related correspondence as needed * Compose correspondence as ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Executive Sous Chef

HORIZON HOSPITALITY (Hospitality Executive Search) - Saint Cloud , MN

We are seeking an experienced and creative Executive Sous Chef to join a motivated culinary team in Saint Cloud, MN . This position will hold responsibility for maintaining the balance of the entire ...

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Executive Chef

Pritchard Auto Company - Mason City , IA

Enjoy a high level of creative freedom with menu planning and design allowing you to develop and ... Proven experience as an Executive Chef in a respected high-volume kitchen. * Culinary degree or ...

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What does a Creative Executive do?

Common responsibilities of a Creative Executive

Build on our strong client relationships and be the equal creative partner of the Business Director to drive new business forward with existing and new.

November 22, 2022

Manage, train and mentor staff and oversee their professional development through the setting of SMART objectives and PDPs, offering knowledge, motivation, support and experience as required, including but not limited to their creative and technical skill, so as to increase productivity, staff retention and enhanced staff morale.

January 01, 2023

Demonstrates a strong ability to present creative recommendations to stakeholders/executive management.

February 15, 2023

Leads strategic ideas and innovative thinking to enable communication objectives and stimulate higher-level ideas, and creative messaging that differentiates UO brand.

March 01, 2023

Collaborates and teams appropriately with colleagues across functions in Marketing/Sales, and key client stakeholders to create and translate creative briefs into smart, measurable creative strategies and communications.

March 02, 2023

Drive internal awareness of design trends, advertising technologies, innovative media, and shifts in pop culture to ensure the creation of relevant and useful products, messages, or branding.

April 26, 2023

Develop a deep understanding of target audiences and the clients marketing strategy to deliver high quality results that have an instant, positive impact on the consumer, promoting the product or brand.

May 02, 2023

Organize Creative management, all-hands meetings, and local team meetings, documenting discussions, decisions, and next steps, as necessary.

May 05, 2023

Delivering stunning marketing materials on time is a critical success factor for the growth of the company.

May 18, 2023

Attend client meetings, present work, discuss needs and identify opportunities.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Creative Executive in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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132835

185038

157284

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

143732

208331

170009

What is the average salary for Creative Executive in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Creative Executive in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Creative Executive ranges from $132,835 to $185,038 with the average base salary of $157,284. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $143,732 to $208,331 with the average total cash compensation of $170,009.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$157,284	$132,835 - $185,038
Bonus	$12,725	$10,897 - $23,293
Total Pay	$170,009	$143,732 - $208,331

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Creative Executive Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,583 - $186,078	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,583 - $186,078	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,431 - $185,867	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,532 - $186,008	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,532 - $186,008	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,542 - $181,843	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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About Chicago, Illinois Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third mos....More

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