Creative Services Director, Boise/Twin Falls/Salt Lake City

Are you a creative marketing professional ready to transform broadcast brands into multimedia powerhouses? Join our team and lead the marketing and branding efforts across multiple stations where you'll shape our brand identity, oversee promotional campaigns, and drive audience engagement across all platforms.

• Oversee brand image strategy and execution, supervising all aspects of station promotion and marketing using on-air, online and outside media resources
• Provide leadership and guidance to creative services teams across multiple stations
• Develop promotional strategic plans, multi-media marketing campaigns, and news promotional initiatives
• Create and monitor the image and promotional content of station websites
• Supervise day-to-day activities in the Promotion Department for multiple stations
• Serve as liaison with networks and syndicators regarding station promotional activities
• Oversee commercial production and sales promotion for the Sales Department
• Develop and monitor annual budgets for Creative Services Departments
• Create and implement community outreach initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications or related field preferred, or equivalent business experience
• 10+ years of progressively responsible multimedia creative/management experience in promotion, production and/or creative services
• Proven track record for development of successful marketing concepts and branding efforts

• Keen interest and understanding of the latest technology and social media applications for marketing
• Effective leadership and management skills with ability to work well with management team
• Ability to conceive, produce, implement and measure strategic marketing plans based on research
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Working knowledge of WideOrbit preferred
• Experience with non-linear editing systems
• Proficiency with graphic creation and compositing software

• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Driving required. Valid Driver's License, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.

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ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

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