Job openings at Des Moines Register

These are not newsroom openings, but they seem like some pretty decent jobs for any creative types and designers in Des Moines.

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Client Solutions Group

Creative Director (FT): Experienced creative talent with strategic vision and the ability to lead a highly qualified creative team. This team is responsible for building strategic and integrated solutions across all media platforms including print, digital, broadcast, social media, direct mail and collateral, and all forms of outdoor for clients in a variety of industries, both local and regionally. Qualified candidates will have proven leadership experience and an exceptional level of understanding in working with business leaders. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 10-years experience. Exceptional creative skills and proficient knowledge and experience with various computer design/graphics applications such as Photoshop, Quark, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver and Avid. Experience managing a creative team required. Experience in advertising, working with or for an interactive or traditional advertising agency is preferred.

Digital Strategist (FT): Work with local and regional clients to conceive, communicate and execute digital solutions across all channels, integrate with offline media and push interactive innovation. Will be a leader in all aspects of interactive marketing and emerging media, possessing communication skills to present high-tech opportunities to clients. Responsibilities include: developing programs and solutions by utilizing technical and marketing knowledge, developing and delivering presentations and leading implementation of the digital component within a high-performing marketing team. A solid understanding of advertising, marketing and strategic brand management and how to best leverage these in a combination of print and digital environment is required to provide clients with solutions. Ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Minimum seven years digital media and/or marketing experience and previous management experience is preferred. Knowledge and/or experience of media solutions such as print, digital, video, audio and mobile preferred. Experience in advertising, working with or for an interactive agency is a plus.

Marketing Coordinator (FT): Support the digital and marketing strategists in the development of effective integrated marketing solutions. Position works closely with team members from concept through execution, serving new and existing clients, creating proposals and producing presentations. Along with the CSG Director, the Marketing Coordinator serves as a liaison between the local Client Solutions Group and other regional marketing groups across Gannett. Qualified candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field. Three years previous marketing experience required. A self-starter with excellent organizational and analytical skills needed. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products strongly desired. Previous experience in a sales environment is a plus.

The Des Moines Register Marketing

Sr Graphic Designer (FT): Innovative designer to develop and execute creative and highly effective marketing campaigns for the Des Moines Register Media. Qualified candidates will have the ability to create campaigns across all media including print, direct mail, digital, outdoor and specialized publications while maintaining a strong focus on brand image and The Des Moines Register’s identity and standards. The ability to work creatively and quickly under short deadlines is important. Requires 2-year associate degree in marketing or related field. At least three years experience in the creative industry or similar work experience required. Proficiency in the operation of MacIntosh and its design programs along with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign strongly preferred.

Advertising

Account Relationship Specialist (FT): Responsible for achieving monthly and annual advertising revenue goals by working in a team with Field Sales Representatives to present and sell an effective mix of products and programs to new and existing clients. In addition to sales, duties include organizing and submitting ad copy, art and layout by deadline, completing accurate advertising orders, submitting client contracts and completing sales reporting. Top-notch customer service skills are essential. Requires a minimum of two years relevant sales experience or equivalent education. Marketing and business coursework or experience is a plus. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Computer skills should include 40 wpm typing and a working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, internet and database applications.

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