Creative Specialist

Purpose of Role
The Audio Marketing Operations Department exists to drive profitable growth by translating deep understanding of short and long-term products and marcomm strategies across YCA and YCJ into scalable, high-impact marketing operations. Through execution and continuous improvement, the team designs and runs efficient operating models that balance speed and quality.
Key Accountabilities Include
• Support projects and assets that deliver business impact
• Support achievement of department KGIs and KPIs
• Support the strategic direction of Audio aligned with YCJ

Primary Responsibilities Include
• Support the work with external marketing/ad agencies
• Develop assets across all media types: video, email, print, web, e-learning/LMS

Core Functional Competencies
• Design: Create visual content to effectively share product and brand attributes with target audience
• Project Management: Plans, organizes, and manages tasks and resources to bring about successful completion of a specific project
• Marketing Communication Integration: Integrate marketing communication campaigns across modes and channels
• Production: Produce print, video, email, web design, and LMS content

Core Behavioral Competencies
• Yamaha Way (Will, Integrity, Initiative, Challenge, Commitment)
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Plans and Aligns
• Collaborates
• Self-development
• Situational Adaptability

Qualifications
Ideal
• Experience with multi-media and graphic design
• Experience with SCORM, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Articulate 360
• Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment
• Experience with graphic software
• Experience finalizing PDFs, PowerPoints, and other data formats as final deliverables
• Proficiency in MS Office Tools

Preferred
• 3+ years of content/asset creation: video, email, print, web, LMS
• Familiarity with CRM, ESP and CDP tools for email campaigns
• Familiarity with SEO and WCAG best practices
• Experience in similar roles within the audio industry
• Exposure to AI to enhance efficiency and scalability in operations
• Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
• Experience with Tridion and Magento, including the ability to update and publish pages safely.

Compensation
• The hiring range for this position is $80, - $99, annually + bonus. This is the hiring range and does not include the value of benefits. The hiring range does not reflect total earning potential over time.
• Final offers within the posted compensation range are based on qualifications, skills and experience required for the role.

Here’s What We’ll Bring
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, LTD, Life-Insurance and 401k with match AND automatic contributions
• Performance based bonus program
• Robust employee wellness programs including free music lessons
• Gym and wellness reimbursement program
• Tobacco cessation reward program
• Free concerts from award winning artists
• Discounted hotel, travel, entertainment, and other attractions
• Employee product purchase program
• Flexible work options (including hybrid schedule)
• Casual dress
• Vacation, sick-time and personal floating holidays
• In-office events, for example -- Bring Your Dog to Work Day, Employee Singing Competitions, Spirit Week and other fun events
• Inclusive and passionate culture