Creative Operations Coordinator (Cox First Media) Job at Cox Enterprises in Dayt

Overview

Join to apply for the Creative Operations Coordinator (Cox First Media) role at Cox Enterprises. Cox First Media, a Cox Enterprise company, is in search of a Creative Operations Coordinator who will traffic and produce all creative ad material for both digital and print platforms and ensure 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 meet or exceed 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


• Act as a liaison between the 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 & 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; working knowledge of Premiere, After Effects and Audition would be a bonus


• Must be comfortable working with 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


• 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 with the 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

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 location and the candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission 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. Additional paid time off may be available for bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty, 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.