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*** Universal Local is *** Universal's local *** division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. *** Universal Local is comprised of three individual *** groups including the *** Owned Television Stations, the *** Sports Regional Networks and the *** Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks *** LX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as *** Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-housecompanies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business *** Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 *** and *** stations serving 38 percent of U.S. homes, *** Universal Local is the only network-owned local *** division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country's top 10 TV markets. *** Universal Local's stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit *** Universal.com.
Job Description**** *** Utah is looking for a driven and results-oriented Creative Services Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will oversee creative services and marketing for our linear and non-linear product portfolio. The Creative Services Manager will develop multiplatform marketing strategies to define the brand, build awareness, drive Utah audiences, and help create sales marketing opportunities for *** Utah's advertising partners across a wide range of industries.
Develop strategies by identifying opportunities to implement effective use of on air & off-air resources that maximize the *** Utah brand, through advertising and strategic partnerships. Utilizing quantitative and qualitative data, collaborating with cross-functional teams building on organic growth initiatives. Lead Utah's Creative Services department and serve as interface with key departments such as: News, Research, Digital, and Sales.
Overall Responsibilities include:- Develop and provide strategic direction on all advertising and brand partnerships to align with overall station goals
- Cross-functional collaboration with other departments and divisions to identify opportunities
- Close collaboration with news management on station strategies, marketing plans and topical promotion on air and across platforms
- Develop thresholds to evaluate ROI of all advertising and community partnerships
- Fiscally responsible in management of overall Creative Services operational budget
- Attend, participate and contribute to cross-functional meetings
- Work in partnership across several markets and other *** U properties.
- Grow and develop the creative services team
- Enhance / leverage relationships (internal and external) to look for new opportunities
- Cultivate and lead external partnerships with local community organizations and local corporate social responsibility efforts
- Coordnate local station campaigns, supporting the Station, Station Group, Network initiatives, local events, and specials
- Ability to successfully build positive client and community relationships
- Create, Produce, Plan, Organize, Write, Shoot, and Edit impactful promotional, marketing and branding campaigns
QualificationsQualifications/Requirements:- 3 years of strategic brand planning and/or strategic marketing experience
- Bachelor's Degree (Preferably in marketing, advertising, communications or finance)
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) able to read, write and speak Spanish and English
- Previous management experience required, including training and developing a creative team
- Developing, executing and sustaining a consistent brand for the station across multiple platforms
- Understanding of digital/social marketing
- Strong non-linear editing portfolio and visual communication experience.
- Inter *** te to advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software.
- Knowledge of the U.S. Hispanic market
- *** sales knowledge and understanding
- Must be a self-starter, highly organized with the ability to multi-task
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Flexibility and composure to work on tight deadlines and multiple projects
- Strong follow-up skills
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, stoop, clean, bend, and reach with hands and arms.
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www. *** to be considered
Desired Characteristics:- Bachelor's degree (Preferably in business, marketing, advertising, communications or finance) or similar experience
- Local broadcast television experience
- Proficiency in creative software tools such as: Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe® After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Audition and Cinema 4d.
- Successful candidate is highly organized and excels at planning and executing.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Develop and manage strategic marketing plans targeting audiences in key dayparts and news programming
Additional Information *** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
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