Creative Services Director

This is a Full Time Job

How would you like to live at the base of Pikes Peak in the Rocky Mountains all while creating marketing/branding strategies for two broadcast stations/digital entities?

KXRM/KXTU TV, The Nexstar-Owned FOX and CW affiliates, is looking for a dynamic Creative Services Director to take these two stations to new levels of viewership and community engagement. If you have experience as a strategic leader and can create and execute powerful and compelling marketing messaging that is both emotional and memorable, then you may be the one. Responsibilities include Marketing, Promotion, Graphics, Community Marketing, Commercial Production and Budget Management.

Strategic marketing direction and oversight for fast-growing market duopoly
Oversee, manage, mentor and lead our marketing and promotion department
Collaborate with GM, news department, sales department and local production team on all forms of promotion, image campaigns, station events, profitable events, corporate initiatives, sales production, community affairs and client-sponsored programs
Develop working rapport with other local media including radio, social media companies and newspaper
Ability to digest and interpret market research into effective marketing plans
Conceive, write, produce, direct and edit Marketing and Sales projects for Nexstar Nation
Knowledge and fluency with all current digital and social media platforms and marketing techniques
Ability to develop and effectively manage department budget, in collaboration with financial leadership
Ability to manage multiple projects under extreme deadline pressure
Dedication, passion and a strong work ethic are prerequisites
Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Minimum five years' experience in media promotions
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Experience guiding, directing and motivating subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them
Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Experience and proficiency with various graphic programs including Adobe Premier, Photo Shop and After Effects