Creative Operations Coordinator (Cox First Media)

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Cox First Media , a Cox Enterprise company, is in search of a Creative Operations Coordinator will traffic and produce all creative ad material for both digital and print platforms and make sure it meets or exceeds client standards. They also ensure all materials meet deadlines for editorial, advertising and production groups. The candidate is a self-starter with a strong grasp of design fundamentals and experience with industry-standard creative tools, including the Adobe Suite.
Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the following areas:

• Ability to work within the ad production trafficking creative group and leverage resources internally or externally to ensure on time delivery of both digital and print materials
• Develop and produce creative materials for both digital and print platforms that meets or exceeds client expectations of quality while meeting all deadlines for advertising, editorial and production
• Collaborate with Media Consultants, Media Campaign Strategists, vendors, and clients to align on campaign objectives and brand consistency
• Create visual layouts and mock-ups as needed to aid in campaign concept presentations
• Ensure creative assets are consistent with brand guidelines and have a high-quality, polished finish
• Maintain an organized archive of digital assets, campaign files, and completed projects, including file storage, version control, and asset tagging for future retrieval
• Prepare and deliver creative assets for various media channels, including social media, digital ads, print, and video
• Review and proofread visual assets for accuracy, grammar, and alignment with brand standards 10%
• Act as a liaison between creative team and other departments (e.g., marketing, sales, and product teams) to understand and execute campaign needs effectively
• Prepare presentation decks and campaign summaries to assist the advertising team in client meetings and pitches

Education & Business Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and up to 1 year of experience; or 5 years' experience in a related field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be experienced in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop) to assist with visual content creation, including resizing, retouching, and other design tasks and working knowledge of Premiere, After Effects and Audition would be a bonus
• Must be comfortable working HTML5 and animated gif files
• Outstanding computer skills including proficiency using Microsoft Office and Google products
• Strong understanding of the digital media environment
• Knowledge of Print Design and Pre-press processes, including handling of files to pass off to outside vendors and agencies
• Knowledge of Digital design and best practices
• Ability to work independently and remain highly organized and on schedule
• Role requires great communication skills and an extreme attention to detail
• Must be creative and production minded, able to handle multiple projects and deadlines concurrently in a rapidly changing environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong customer service experience
• Ability to learn and operate internal computer programs, systems and software and train others in their use
• Willingness to embrace and help implement emerging technologies
• Self-motivated and ability to work well under pressure
• Strong focus on teamwork and ability to manage relationships across multiple departments
• Able to apply creative thinking and exceptional problem-solving skills to create new or help innovate and optimize current processes

USD 19.57 - 29.38 per hour
Compensation:
Hourly base pay rate is $19.57 - $29.38/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.
Benefits:
Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.