Assistant Creative Services Director at CDS Global | Des Moines, IA

CDS Global

Assistant Creative Services Director

Des Moines, IA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive brand promotion and cross-platform storytelling for a major TV station, owning campaigns, production, and team leadership.

Own end-to-end on-air and digital promotional campaigns from concept to delivery.
Must-have: strong writing and storytelling with hands-on editing in Adobe Creative Suite.
Standout: leadership of a creative team and cross-platform brand consistency.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Partner with the Creative Services Director to develop and execute brand strategies that drive awareness, audience connection, and daily engagement
Create and oversee promotional campaigns for on-air and digital content, ensuring clarity, urgency, and brand consistency
Lead, schedule, and mentor a creative team producing image, topical, proof-of-impact, and other promotional messaging
Write, shoot, and edit high-quality on-air promotions with strong storytelling, production technique, and visual execution
Develop targeted social campaigns that extend reach and reinforce the station’s promise
Manage daily on-air inventory and logs, coordinating production workflows to ensure smooth execution and on-time delivery
Oversee special projects from concept through completion
Represent KCCI at community events and key internal meetings

Requirements

3+ years of experience in marketing, promotion, or brand management (media experience strongly preferred)
At least 1 year of experience executing brand strategy across multiple platforms (broadcast, digital, social)
Strong writing, storytelling, and conceptual skills
Proven ability to collaborate effectively and deliver results with high production standards
Hands-on production expertise, including non-linear editing (Adobe Creative Suite or similar)
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, videography equipment, WideOrbit, and ENPS
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (required for hire)
Related military experience considered

Preferred

media experience strongly preferred

Benefits

Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

CDS Global

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As one of the nation’s largest global, diversified information, services and media companies, Hearst has been leading with purpose and integrity and innovating for more than a century. With a mission to inform audiences and improve lives, the company’s portfolio includes global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; Hearst Transportation, which includes CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing the maintenance of jets and helicopters; 35 television stations; 24 daily and 52 weekly newspapers; more than 200 magazine editions around the world and ownership in cable television networks A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN. Leading with purpose, Hearst is always moving forward. With a commitment to the highest quality in our products and services, we’re investing in healthcare solutions to help improve patient outcomes and technology that curbs emissions. Our brands are providing vital analysis, data and software to the global financial services industry; delivering important service and investigative journalism; and inspiring audiences with sports and entertainment programming. And we are dedicated to serving the communities it operates in, both civically and philanthropically.

Founded in 1981

New York, New York, USA

6.4K employees (1,993 in marketing)

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