Creative Services Director

Job Description

Creative Services Director

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring
Salary/Wage:
$55,000 - $65,000/yr. (DOE) - with bonus potential
Shift and Schedule:
Mon. - Fri. (8:00 am - Fri 5:00 pm)
Job Type:
Full-Time
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Job Summary/Description:
KTTC/KXLT is an innovative leader in the Rochester/Mason City/Austin market. With a proud legacy of leading the market in news and community initiatives, we are constantly evolving and pushing to meet people where they consume news and deliver compelling content across all platforms.
We are seeking a Creative Services Director to lead our station's creative vision and strategic marketing initiatives. This role serves as a central hub for station-wide creative efforts, bridging news, programming, sales, and promotion departments to elevate our brand presence and community impact.
The successful candidate will leverage deep marketing expertise to identify growth opportunities through evolving media channels, build strategic community partnerships, and develop revenue-generating creative initiatives that align with our station's values. This position reports directly to the General Manager of the station and manages cross-functional teams to execute integrated marketing and creative campaigns.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Develop and execute integrated marketing strategies that position the station competitively in evolving media landscapes
• Identify, cultivate, and manage strategic community partnerships that align with station values
• Plan and execute station events and promotional activations
• Serve as creative guide and strategic advisor for Midwest Access lifestyle show;
• Partner with the sales team to conceive and execute creative, revenue-generating ideas
• Coach and develop commercial and station promotion producers; establish and oversee systems and standards
• Build, mentor, and supervise the creative services team; foster a collaborative, innovative team culture
Qualifications/Requirements:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• 5+ years of experience in marketing, media, or creative services
• Demonstrated expertise in multi-channel marketing and digital media strategy
• Proven track record of identifying and developing strategic partnerships
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Experience in the broadcast or media industry
• Proficiency with marketing analytics, social media platforms, and creative production tools
Preferred:
• Experience in lifestyle programming or on-air talent coaching
• 2+ years of leadership/management experience
• Background in event planning and community engagement
• Knowledge of commercial production and advertising standards
• Experience working in a news-focused environment
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KTTC-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-36k669-216-73-216-103-42 in your application.