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Digital Project Director
iHeartMedia
Hartford, CT, United States
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Job Summary:
iHeartMedia is hiring a Digital Project Director to produce graphics, videos and content that reflects station priorities. You’ll be working hand and hand with a team of digital content creators, designers and digital ad operations to build our brands and push our content to the next level.
The position is equal parts technical, creative, and collaborative. It calls for a flexible, detail oriented person who loves to work with others and feels comfortable working in a fluid environment.
Responsibilities
• Routinely handles graphic design projects including digital ads, landing page design, brochures, site graphics, social media graphics, brand assets, and other types of digital marketing collateral.
• Conceptualizes and creates high-end, visually clean and stimulating web, print and/or motion graphics.
• Defines project needs and creative objectives within specifications determined by Program Director and/or Operations Manager, and visually translates into concept, design, artwork, and layout solutions.
• Sets up and/or updates existing Photoshop files for clients and exports graphics for use on web, print or in video.
• Builds custom local and sales web portal pages/sites.
• Administers controls and maintains media assets.
• Monitors web applications for performance and capacity
• Utilizes digital traffic orders ticket system.
• Works closely with Digital Content Director, Digital Sales Manager, Graphic Designers and Program Directors to execute creative online promotions/contests.
• Supervises creation of digital video content - from concept through to delivery.
• Develops video ideas for iHeartMedia’s website, and produces content for special projects.
• Daily edits video clips for quick turnaround and web posting.
• Conducts quality control checking of video/web links.
• Participates in final product editing.
• Experience with video editing programs, e.g., Adobe Premiere, After Effects, or Final Cut, a plus
Qualifications
• Exceptional design skills including layout and typography
• Significant working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud; proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects
• Highly proficient in digital content including websites, social media, blogs and mobile/tablet applications, video, etc.
• Is current with latest trends in design sites and blogs, pop culture and entertainment industry
• Knowledgeable about design rules but creative enough to know when to break rules in order to innovate
• Able to work quickly and efficiently, delivering high quality results under the pressure of deadlines, with routinely quick turn-around times
• Excellent project management and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail, and high work standards
• Flexibility; able to shift gears quickly
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; proven writing, editing, proofreading and copywriting ability
• Can work collaboratively with a team, independently and under close direction
• Ability to work quickly and change priorities to adhere to daily deadlines; able to shift gears quickly.
Work Experience
• 3+ years’ experience in digital graphic design
• Online portfolio exhibiting a mix of digital, print and interactive work, including (but not limited to): digital marketing pieces, logos/identity, brochures, ads, web sites/responsive design, and mobile apps
•Experience in video production, shooting/editing, codecs, formats and web standards a plus
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, sharing projects, knowledge and experience
• Excellent clear oral and written communication skills; excellent grammar; strong writing and editing skills
• Stress tolerance & flexibility especially when working under pressure and on multiple projects with tight deadlines
• High degree of attention to detail and optimal work standards
• Desire to grow and develop additional skills
Education
• Minimum of Graphic Design Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design preferred
Certifications
• None required