Director of Creative Advertising

This is a Full Time Job

The Director, Creative Advertising will provide creative support in the production of theatrical marketing campaigns for Universal Pictures.
• Print – Work with outside vendors to facilitate the creation of key art for one-sheets, in-theater, and outdoor advertising
• For special shoots, collaborate with production companies to secure talent, location, and photographer
• A/V – Partner with in-house divisions and external vendors to produce materials for theatrical campaigns, radio, online advertising, cross-promotion campaigns, and ancillary broadcast/non-broadcast materials
• Administrative – Correspond with filmmakers and production companies
• Track creative deadlines for all print and AV projects
• Negotiate contracts with outside vendors, process POs and PO requests. Track MPAA and network approvals. Collaborate with A/V and print finishing departments to meet deadlines. Fulfill material requests from other Universal divisions

Qualifications
• Minimum of six years of experience in movie advertising, with a minimum of 5 years experience in print
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
• Working knowledge of Keynote

Desired Characteristics
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Photo shoot direction and producing preferred
• Personable, highly energetic, organized self-starter with a passion for entertainment advertising
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Experience with graphic design, photoshop editing, creative writing, editorial, or edit bay experience
• Excellent communicator, able to articulate high-level strategic creative direction
• Entrepreneurial attitude

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.