Director, Brand & Marketing, CBS

Job Description

Director, Brand & Marketing, CBS New York (WCBS)

Creative Services CBS News and Stations' flagship station WCBS, CBS New York is looking for a creative, innovative, and goal-oriented leader ready to move the business of local media marketing and management to the next level! You will establish efficient strategies for brand development and visual execution. You will be a lead brand ambassador internally and externally for WCBS and the CBS Stations by taking ownership of a bold multi-platform marketing and an interactive community strategy. This is a Department Head position that reports to the President & General Manager.

Responsibilities:
• Lead all aspects of brand, marketing, graphics, and promotional efforts across all platforms.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for WCBS with the CBS News and Stations Group Marketing Team, facilitating detailed partnerships and ensuring alignment with overall marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with News Director and News Team to ensure alignment with the overall brand strategy. Be a relationship builder between Creative and News teams to improve the bond between brand and news storytelling.
• Build and manage a team of impactful marketers, designers, and community engagement producers.
• Uphold brand standards and guidelines across all news-related visuals, graphics, and promotional materials, maintaining an established and recognizable brand presence.
• Shown leadership capabilities with a track record of recruiting, retaining, and guiding staff. Be a champion of the team and the internal culture!
• Be responsible for the direction, production, and scheduling of all marketing messages, scripts, spots, campaigns, tent pole events, client commercials, and other creative with an understanding of strategic media planning and media buying.
• Collaborate with the research department to understand viewer insights and translate those insights into creative strategies that entertain, enlighten, and engage our audience.

Required qualifications:
• Candidates with 7+ years of experience in management, promotion, and production are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent communication skills. Successful candidates will work closely with the General Manager and other department heads to position the station brand and bring creative ideas to life.
• Demonstrated management experience and the ability to achieve results are important.
• A strong proficiency in graphic design, editing, production systems, and software is also required.
• Previous experience in the field of mass media, communications, marketing, or advertising would be a plus.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $190,000.00 - 230,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0xpz6-3-144-237-3-42 in your application.