Job ID:               11533
Company Name:        Ketchum Public Relations
Job Category:            Advertising/Public Relations; Arts/Entertainment/Publishing
Location:             New York, NY
Position Type:         Full-Time, Employee
Experience:              5-10 Years Experience

Company Information

An innovator in communication since 1923, Ketchum delivers seamless service around the globe through its 23 offices and 44 affiliates and associates in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. With its five global practice areas, Brand Marketing, Corporate Communications, Healthcare, Food & Nutrition, and Technology, Ketchum offers clients a unique breadth and depth of marketing and corporate communications expertise. A leading global public relations firm and the PRWeek 2002 Agency of the Year, Ketchum is a unit of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC; www.omnicomgroup.com). Additional information on Ketchum, its award-winning work, and past press releases can be found at www.ketchum.com.

Job Description:

Associate Creative Director (ACD)

Job Summary:

The ACD is responsible for leading the Ketchum Digital creative teams in the development of visual design, user experience, brand identity, and content development for print, Web, video and other multimedia solutions. Reporting to the Director, Operations and Creative Development and working to support the Creative Director. The ACD guides creative development and execution of content solutions from concept to completion. Where appropriate, an Associate Creative Director may be the sole creative lead on an assignment.

The ACD must possess strong business acumen, and an expertise in developing integrated solutions for multiple content channels with concentration in interactive/web based experiences.

Responsibilities include:

* Lead multiple project teams in all aspects of creative development including planning and estimating highly complex projects

* Coordinate with account teams to interpret client needs in a coherent and constructive format for the creative development of the project

* Understand target audience requirements and translate to team actions that enhance development of creative approaches and solutions

* Ability to develop and manage budgets effectively

* Prepare documentation describing how message architecture, concept, and design reflect the outlined communication strategy and audience(s)

* Lead designers, art directors, writers producers and interactive developers in order to meet project expectations creating high value, creative user experiences

* Communicate with web producers, information architects, and developers to coordinate Web site strategy, creative execution, UI design, and navigational systems as they pertain to Web functional specifications

* Maintaining consistent brand identities across all media

* Provide quality assurance of all creative deliverables

* Ability to manage staff and determine appropriate coordination needs for freelance and other consultant needs

* Advanced knowledge of design software and online/Web 2.0 trends

* Collaborate with account teams to create and develop new business opportunities

* Ability to develop high-end business development presentations which includes; concept, writing and creative execution

* Ability to independently conceptualize and design content solutions

* Mentor and inspire creative staff

Requirements:

* Minimum of 7 years experience working on content development for print, Web, video and other multimedia solutions

* Remain up-to-date with current and emerging trends and web development technologies

* Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, on time and within budget

* Team-oriented and have a collaborative approach to creative development

* Strong client management skills with the ability to articulate and present conceptual ideas effectively

* Strong writing and presentation skills

EOE/AA/M/F/V/D

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