CR Svcs. - Creative Services Director - KYOU - Full-time / Part-time

About Gray Television:

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About KYOU:

KYOU-TV is the FOX, NBC, The CW, Circle, Grit, and Justice affiliated television station for the area of Southeastern Iowa and Northeastern Missouri. KYOU-TV signed on the air more than 30 years ago. The TV station serves more than 9 counties in Iowa and Missouri with more than 37,000 television households. While the main studio is located in Ottumwa, KYOU-TV also staffs a news bureau in Kirksville, MO. KYOU-TV is dedicated to being a part of our communities and sharing the stories of the people we serve. KYOU-TV is owned by Gray Television.

Job Summary:

KYOU-TV is seeking a talented media professional to lead our creative services.  This position will manage and supervise all elements of the KYOU brand and marketing efforts, as well as commercial production.  

As the lead on marketing and branding, this position will be tasked with promoting the KYOU news image in the community using multiple platforms.  This entails working alongside the news department on special projects and newscast branding.  This person will be responsible for helping to create and manage a consistent use of graphics on all station productions.

Working with the sales manager, this position will help enhance sales presentations as well as support clients with commercial production.  

The successful candidate will have media production skills to produce compelling commercials and promotional material for use on TV, websites, social media and more.  This person must be able to multi-task and have a strong work ethic to take control of projects and complete them successfully.  

General Responsibilities:

• Managing / Supervising media and production efforts of the station
• Create and manage station brands, cross platform marketing and graphic design
• High comfort level with marketing including social media
• Collaborate with News Director on strategy for image and topical marketing messages
• Participates in planning/implementation of specialty publicity material for special event activities 
• Ability to successfully perform in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressures
• Work with General Sales Manager to enhance presentations and promotional opportunities
• Keep abreast of media technologies as they apply to on-air promotions and graphics
• Keen eye on industry trends to generate new ideas and opportunities for the station
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead/supervise staff and establish positive work relationships
• Producing compelling daily news topicals and station image campaigns to generate viewer interest
• Oversee scheduling of media & production and promotions teams
• Assist in joint promotional efforts with media partners
• Assist in commercial production
• Assist in the creation of contests/promotions
• Create radio (and cable) spots for outside media during rating periods

• B.A. Degree in Marketing or equivalent experience in working in a TV station marketing, media and production
• Television Broadcasting experience 

Skills Required:
• Avid, Adobe Graphic Suite, and Premiere
• Experience in directing, commercial production and station promotions.
• Strong communication, organizational skills and script writing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight daily, weekly, monthly and yearly deadlines
• Create and manage department budget
• Understanding of Nielsen, and Comscore ratings and trends
• Highly creative and self-motivated
• Flexible when it comes to scheduling and able to work some evenings, weekends and holidays.

» Please apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings  and attach resume.

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