Cox
Creative Marketing Director, (AJC)
Cox, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC), a news organization with a rich 150-year history of journalism, is on the hunt for a passionate, visionary
Creative Director
to help guide the AJC Creative Marketing team. This role is all about shaping and sharing the brand stories that matter, driving meaningful connections with our readers, and inspiring new customer acquisition and loyalty through bold, soulful creative work.
As
Creative Director , you'll lead a talented team of creatives, crafting campaigns that spark emotion and inspire action. You'll partner with internal teams and external agencies to build visually compelling, strategically sound messaging across print, digital, and audio/visual platforms. From concept to execution, you'll bring the AJC brand to life in ways that resonate deeply - with substance and soul at every touchpoint.
In this position, you will: Work with the Sr. Creative Director and Sr. Integrated Director to help craft amazing marketing campaigns. Lead a creative team that works with both brand and performance marketing. Partner with other key leaders in the organization to develop creative direction for initiatives across channels and market segments. Work with the internal Integrated Marketing team and agencies to deliver best in class creative. Utilize strong experience with growth and performance marketing and the ability to understand the results and adapt the creative accordingly. Help attract and hire best-in-class talent that serves one of the country's oldest and largest privately held media organizations. Ensure the highest level of artistic/creative output to meet AJC's marketing strategies and objectives. Foster the development of creative talents within the culture. Manage the production of art and design assets. Partner with peers to ensure excellent creative output is achieved while meeting operational and financial benchmarks for efficiency and value. Maintain the visual identity for the company through creative production, video and photography, and adherence to brand guidelines. Monitor industry-related reports, trends, research, and data to identify production-related challenges. Keep leadership appraised of key updates on work, talent, and culture.
Qualifications: 10+ years of experience as a director or group level; preferred to have 15+ years of experience. Business acumen in creative agency operations, with an appreciation for efficient operations that support brilliant work. Strong skills in both art direction and the ability to write award-winning copy. BA or BS in Mass Communications, Advertising, Design, or Marketing. Strong interpersonal skills to foster optimal department relationships. Proven leadership that gains the confidence of creative professionals, peers, and client stakeholders. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Master class level skills in design products like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After-Effects, and Figma. Experience in a subscription business is a plus.
Best-in-class benefits package and award-winning employee culture: Accommodating work schedules and flexible time-off policies. A competitive salary package and top-notch bonus & incentive plans. 401(k) with generous matching, life insurance, and disability insurance. A rich suite of healthcare benefits with various deductible options, along with pharmacy benefits, Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options, counseling for mental wellness, and more. Access to inclusive parental leave policies, comprehensive fertility coverage, and adoption assistance. Paid hours for volunteering. Employee discounts on computers, entertainment, travel, and more. Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Compensation: Compensation includes a base salary of $119,600.00 - $199,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
About Cox: Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech, and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!
Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Creative Director
to help guide the AJC Creative Marketing team. This role is all about shaping and sharing the brand stories that matter, driving meaningful connections with our readers, and inspiring new customer acquisition and loyalty through bold, soulful creative work.
As
Creative Director , you'll lead a talented team of creatives, crafting campaigns that spark emotion and inspire action. You'll partner with internal teams and external agencies to build visually compelling, strategically sound messaging across print, digital, and audio/visual platforms. From concept to execution, you'll bring the AJC brand to life in ways that resonate deeply - with substance and soul at every touchpoint.
In this position, you will: Work with the Sr. Creative Director and Sr. Integrated Director to help craft amazing marketing campaigns. Lead a creative team that works with both brand and performance marketing. Partner with other key leaders in the organization to develop creative direction for initiatives across channels and market segments. Work with the internal Integrated Marketing team and agencies to deliver best in class creative. Utilize strong experience with growth and performance marketing and the ability to understand the results and adapt the creative accordingly. Help attract and hire best-in-class talent that serves one of the country's oldest and largest privately held media organizations. Ensure the highest level of artistic/creative output to meet AJC's marketing strategies and objectives. Foster the development of creative talents within the culture. Manage the production of art and design assets. Partner with peers to ensure excellent creative output is achieved while meeting operational and financial benchmarks for efficiency and value. Maintain the visual identity for the company through creative production, video and photography, and adherence to brand guidelines. Monitor industry-related reports, trends, research, and data to identify production-related challenges. Keep leadership appraised of key updates on work, talent, and culture.
Qualifications: 10+ years of experience as a director or group level; preferred to have 15+ years of experience. Business acumen in creative agency operations, with an appreciation for efficient operations that support brilliant work. Strong skills in both art direction and the ability to write award-winning copy. BA or BS in Mass Communications, Advertising, Design, or Marketing. Strong interpersonal skills to foster optimal department relationships. Proven leadership that gains the confidence of creative professionals, peers, and client stakeholders. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Master class level skills in design products like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After-Effects, and Figma. Experience in a subscription business is a plus.
Best-in-class benefits package and award-winning employee culture: Accommodating work schedules and flexible time-off policies. A competitive salary package and top-notch bonus & incentive plans. 401(k) with generous matching, life insurance, and disability insurance. A rich suite of healthcare benefits with various deductible options, along with pharmacy benefits, Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options, counseling for mental wellness, and more. Access to inclusive parental leave policies, comprehensive fertility coverage, and adoption assistance. Paid hours for volunteering. Employee discounts on computers, entertainment, travel, and more. Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Compensation: Compensation includes a base salary of $119,600.00 - $199,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
About Cox: Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech, and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!
Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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