Cox is hiring: Creative Marketing Director, (AJC) in Atlanta

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:

1. Work with the Sr. Creative Director and Sr. Integrated Director to help craft amazing marketing campaigns.
2. Lead a creative team that works with both brand and performance marketing.
3. Partner with other key leaders in the organization to develop creative direction for initiatives across channels and market segments.
4. Work with the internal Integrated Marketing team and agencies to deliver best-in-class creative.
5. Utilize strong experience with growth and performance marketing to understand results and adapt creative accordingly.
6. Attract and hire best-in-class talent that serves one of the country’s oldest and largest privately held media organizations.
7. Ensure the highest level of artistic/creative output to meet AJC’s marketing strategies and objectives.
8. Foster a culture that develops creative talents.
9. Manage the production of art and design assets.
10. Partner with peers to ensure excellent creative output while meeting operational and financial benchmarks for efficiency and value.
11. Maintain the visual identity for the company through creative production, video, and photography, adhering to brand guidelines.
12. Monitor industry-related reports, trends, research, and data to identify production-related challenges.
13. Keep leadership appraised of key updates on work, talent, and culture.

Qualifications:

1. 10+ years of experience, with at least 5 years as a director or at a group level; preferred to have 15+ years of experience.
2. Business acumen in creative agency operations, with an appreciation for efficient operations that support brilliant work.
3. Strong skills in both art direction and the ability to write award-winning copy.
4. BA or BS in Mass Communications, Advertising, Design, or Marketing.
5. Strong interpersonal skills to foster optimal department relationships.
6. Proven leadership that gains the confidence of creative professionals, peers, and client stakeholders.
7. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
8. Master class level skills in design products like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After-Effects, Figma.
9. Experience in a subscription business is a plus.

Best-in-class benefits package and award-winning employee culture:

1. Accommodating work schedules and flexible time-off policies.
2. A competitive salary package and top-notch bonus & incentive plans.
3. Generous 401(k) matching, life insurance, and disability insurance.
4. 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.
5. Access to inclusive parental leave policies, plus comprehensive fertility coverage and adoption assistance.
6. Paid hours for volunteering.
7. Employee discounts on computers, entertainment, travel, and more.
8. Continuing education and professional development opportunities.

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