CREATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR - WXIX

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WXIX:

WXIX-TV, FOX19 NOW, is the FOX affiliate serving Cincinnati and the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana tri-state area, the nation’s 37th DMA. FOX19 NOW, the station that’s “Always Local, Always Now,” produces over 61 hours of News per week. FOX19 NOW is the leader in Morning News with local coverage from 4:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. each weekday The station airs early evening news from 4 to 7 p.m. weekdays and the market’s #1 (A25-54) late, local News starting at 10:00 to 11:30 p.m. FOX19 NOW’s community involvement includes The St. Jude Dream Home, The Alzheimer’s Association, The Pink Ribbon Girls and Special Olympics of Northern Kentucky, among others. We’re proud to serve the community on multiple platforms and broadcast some of the most popular programming in the Tri-State, including NFL on FOX, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, and the FOX prime time schedule.

Job Summary/Description:

WXIX-TV, FOX19 in Cincinnati is seeking an innovative Creative Services Director with excellent image and brand-building skills to grow the brand and audiences on all screens. Candidate must be an expert visual storyteller with strong skills in writing, cinematography, and Adobe Creative Suite editing programs. This individual is a hands-on producer, with knowledge of digital and social media marketing trends and platforms to enhance the local digital and television branding.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and execute FOX19 annual strategic marketing plan, including station brand promotion and advertising campaigns for broadcast, digital, and live events growing audience share, and branding
• Sports Brand Marketing experience required
• Telemundo marketing experience a plus
• Management of station Lifestyle Show brand
• Responsible for marketing strategies and brand management, growing audience share and brand footprint on all screens
• Lead a team of highly qualified creative professionals
• Showcase exceptional video production skills, including writing, directing, cinematography, editing, and motion graphic design
• Exhibit a high level of organization and time management to ensure the timely delivery of projects
• Candidate will lead/coordinate efforts on the development of compelling campaigns for our local/regional sales clients
• Candidate must have a solid grasp of budgeting for all aspects of the creative services team
• Candidate must understand this is a weekday position with the potential of after-hours and event responsibilities in the evening or weekend
• Candidate will work closely with the General Manager, News Director, and General Sales Manager
• Candidate will be a working manager with the ability to shoot and edit commercials and station promos from pre-production to post-production

Qualifications/Requirements:

• College degree preferred
• 2-3 years of previous creative director a must
• Candidate must be an excellent leader, coach, and trainer with a proven track record in a television station marketing environment
• Candidate will be an effective communicator
• Candidate must be an expert visual storyteller with strong skills in writing, cinematography, and Adobe Creative Suite editing programs. This individual is a hands-on producer, with knowledge of digital and social media marketing trends and platforms
• Graphic artistic skills a plus
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to learn new software
• All candidates must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record

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)

WXIX-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Experience

Preferred

• 2 - 3 years: 2-3 years of previous creative director (preferred)

Education

Required

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Drivers License

Behaviors

Preferred

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them