DescriptionThe Creative Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the creative and sales teams by managing project timelines tracking deliverables and ensuring seamless of advertising and marketing campaigns. This position requires strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to collaborate with multiple clients to keep projects on track.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Creative Development &
- Assist in the development and of creative assets for digital print and multimedia campaigns.
- Provide light graphic design support using tools like Design Store.
- Ensure brand consistency across all creative elements by following established guidelines.
- Suggest compelling copy variations and messaging strategies to enhance marketing impact.
Marketing & Messaging Strategy
- Collaborate with the client to align creative assets with campaign objectives.
- Offer creative input on ad copy headlines and taglines to optimize engagement.
- Recommend effective calltoaction (CTA) elements for various digital and print assets.
Content & Asset Management
- Coordinate and organize creative assets ensuring accessibility for team members.
- Work with external vendors or internal teams to manage the production of creative materials.
- Assist in tracking and updating creative assets for seasonal or campaignspecific needs.
- Ensure all creative assets are built based on media specifications.
Collaboration & Communication
- Review and provide feedback on creative concepts to enhance messaging effectiveness.
- Communicate with clients to gather input and ensure creative elements meet their business goals.
Tracking
- Ensure all scheduled advertisements are received and accounted for within the required timelines.
- Maintain a log of all missing or delayed advertisements and proactively follow up with relevant teams clients or agencies to obtain required materials.
- Collaborate with internal teams clients and external partners to track ad submissions resolve missing ad issues and confirm receipt.
- Verify that received ads meet required specifications formats and creative guidelines before approval and deployment.
- Identify recurring issues with ad submissions and escalate them to management to implement process improvements.
- Provide regular status updates and reports on missing ads submission trends and resolution timelines.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Skills:
- Project Management Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously manage deadlines and ensure smooth workflow coordination.
- Attention to Detail Strong ability to track missing ads review creative assets and ensure compliance with specifications.
- Communication & Collaboration Excellent verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with internal teams clients and external partners.
- Organization & Time Management Strong ability to prioritize tasks manage schedules and meet tight deadlines.
- ProblemSolving Ability to identify issues with ad submissions troubleshoot delays and implement solutions efficiently.
- Adaptability & Flexibility Capable of adjusting to shifting priorities and fastpaced creative environments. Adapt to changing work schedules to manage fluctuating workloads and meet multiple deadlines effectively.
- Basic Design Knowledge Understanding of creative processes digital and print ad formats and branding requirements.
Experience:
- 13 years of experience in marketing advertising or a related creative role with a strong background in developing and executing marketing and messaging strategies.
- Proven ability to collaborate with clients or internal stakeholders to align creative assets with campaign objectives.
- Background in advertising media publishing or design is a plus.
- Experience providing creative input on ad copy headlines and taglines to enhance audience engagement.
- Familiarity with best practices for digital and print marketing including effective calltoaction (CTA) strategies.
- Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) project tracking tools (SalesForce) and asset management software is preferred.
- Previous experience in tracking creative deliverables and ensuring timely ad placements is beneficial.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel Word and Outlook is required.
Our Benefits:At Hearst Newspapers we not only support our employees through personal and professional development but we also believe in promoting each individuals physical financial and emotional wellbeing (and that of their family). Our industryleading benefits include:
- Physical Wellbeing: Medical Dental and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
- Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample time off including holidays and vacation.
- Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families with paid leave for new parents.
- Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
- Emotional Wellbeing: Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits.
- LGBTQ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for every individuals unique needs.
- Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Helping you along every step of your family journey.
- Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: We care about your pets too helping you keep them happy and healthy.
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Ready to Make an Impact
If youre excited to work in a fastpaced teamoriented environment where your contributions directly support successful advertising campaigns wed love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career with Hearst Newspapers!
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