Director – Special Projects and Events

Responsibilities

• oversee on-the-ground marketing activations for NewsNation, working with the full creative marketing team to ensure operational- and cost-efficiency
• execute activations which reach our audience where they are
• oversee logistics, budgets, personnel, and scenic for all on-the-ground marketing activations and programming events
• manage small- and large-scale events on tight timelines
• assist on events for The Hill and multicast networks as needed
• work fluidly between internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 7-10 years as a project manager, encompassing set and scenic design
• Experience with the entire Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Adobe Premiere, After Effects (along with numerous plugins and scripts), Photoshop and similar platforms
• Experience with AutoCad, 3D Studio Max or similar platforms for set design and renderings
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher desired in Fine Arts, Marketing, Journalism, Film/Video Production, or related fields
• Must be able to take direction from Creative leads, while also providing independent ideas/direction for projects from concept through completion
• Have a reliable workflow for event coordination and set implementation
• Able to provide organized working files to various vendors for finishing when necessary
• Execute (or manage) color correction and mix and be able to deliver final high-res broadcast files
• Comfortable delivering files in any size and format for optimal quality on any platform
• Can shift from one assignment or style to another with ease
• Strong command of graphic design
• Creative mindset adept at storytelling and presentation
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with an ability to accept and give direction
• Grace under pressure with high integrity
• Must be able to work well in a team environment
• Ability to occasionally work extended hours for tight deadlines and during peak seasons
• Operates with an effective, well-balanced combination of strong functional expertise and organizational savvy to drive and deliver key business results.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management and event coordination, with a strong command of graphic design and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and set design software. Capable of delivering high-quality content under tight deadlines while maintaining effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.