Creative Services Director

Job Description

Creative Services Director - WAFF

About WAFF:

WAFF is the dominant television and digital media station in the Tennessee Valley. For over 66 years WAFF has served North Alabama and is the most trusted source for news and weather. Affordable living, great outdoor adventures and close proximity to major cities make Huntsville an exciting opportunity for career growth.

Job Summary/Description:

WAFF is seeking a Director of Marketing and Creative Services ready to lead the marketing department and oversee, Tennessee Valley Living, our lifestyle show. The CSD is responsible for all marketing strategies and brand management and must develop and execute effective on-air and on-line research-based strategic marketing plans, meet deadlines, and have strong attention to detail/good follow-through.

The ideal candidate is a highly creative, enthusiastic individual who can conceptualize, write, produce, direct and edit news promos, commercials and local shows. Must be an idea-generator and able to collaborate well with others, including clients, account executives and other creatives. Requires balancing multiple projects with competing deadlines, managing, training, and mentoring other creative services producers. You must be a self-motivator and highly organized. This job requires hands-on production in every aspect: shooting, editing and graphics. The job may also include on-air promotion and other duties. If you are the person above and have a reel to prove it, we want to hear from you.
*** Please note, the primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above ***

Qualifications/Requirements:
* Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud, primarily Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator.
* Four years Marketing Degree or equivalent experience
* Ability to operate a camera, write scripts, edit video
* Candidate must be a leader, coach, and trainer
* Candidate will be an effective communicator who will foster a vibrant and positive work environment by leading and teaching a staff of marketing producers
* Candidate must have a solid grasp of budgeting for all aspects of the marketing and creative services team
* Candidate will work closely with the General Manager and all station managers

Interested applicants may 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

WAFF-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4e1qy-3-128-94-171-42 in your application.