Creative Services Director Job at Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Albuquerque

Creative Services Director page is loaded## Creative Services Directorlocations: NM, Albuquerquetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-39475KRQE Media Group—home to CBS, FOX, CW, My50, KRQE.com, KRQE Now, and a powerhouse portfolio of social platforms—is searching for a *visionary* **Creative Services Director** ready to shake up what local media marketing looks like. We’re not looking for someone to maintain the status quo. We’re looking for a change agent—a strategic, fearless creative leader who understands where news consumption is going and knows how to pull audiences toward us across *every* platform. If you’ve ever thought, *“Local news promotion can be so much more,”* we want to talk to you.**What You’ll Lead** You will take command of:* A talented8-member creative team(promotion, production, design, digital).* The full Promotion & Creative Services Department, shaping on-air, digital, streaming, and social media presence across all KRQE Media Group properties.* Brand evolution initiatives—including reimagining the FOX identity for a next-generation audience.* Multi-platform news promotion that resonates with audiences *from Boomers to Gen Z*.**What You’ll Do*** Reinvent local news branding and promotion across on-air, OTT, digital, and social environments.* Develop cross-platform campaigns that grow audiences for more than a dozen newscasts every day.* Elevate our visual identity and storytelling—from image campaigns to social-first content to major news franchise promotion.* Lead the creative vision for KRQE Now, our rapidly expanding streaming platform.* Work hand-in-hand with News, Sales, and Digital to build cohesive brand strategies that drive measurable results.* Coach and inspire a high-performing team—setting a pace for innovation, experimentation, and excellence.* Use analytics and audience insights to guide creative strategy, not stifle it.* Serve as one of the GM’s closest collaborators on brand development and long-term creative strategy. **Who You Are**A forward-thinking creative leader who:* Understands legacy media production but is driven by a modern, digital-native mindset.* Lives comfortably at the intersection of content, creativity, and audience engagement.* Can brainstorm a TikTok concept, reimagine a FOX image campaign, and help a producer refine a news promo—*all before lunch*.* Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where ideas move fast and execution matters.* Loves data, trends, culture, and the psychology of why audiences click, watch, share, and follow.* Is obsessed with creating work that *feels current*, not recycled.* Has 7–10 years of marketing, promotion, or creative leadership experience (broadcast or digital).You should be equal parts: Strategist • Storyteller • Coach • Innovator • Brand Architect**Why KRQE Media Group**This isn’t a job. It’s a chance to reshape what local media *looks and feels like.* You’ll get:* The autonomy to reinvent and reimagine.* The support to take big swings.* The resources of a multi-station, multi-platform media group.* A leadership team that *wants* disruption, not caution.If you’re hungry to lead a creative revolution in a competitive, dynamic market, this is the opportunity that puts your stamp on Albuquerque media—and beyond.Send us your portfolio, résumé, and a short note about the boldest idea you’ve ever brought to life (or wished someone let you try).**KRQE Media Group** Where innovation meets tradition—and the next chapter starts with you. #J-18808-Ljbffr