Creative Director - #255125

Description

Job Summary:

NCTC’s Creative Director is a talented marketing visionary with knowledge of the broadband and cable television industry to lead NCTC’s creative efforts and elevate our brand identity among multiple products and services. This role involves creating compelling marketing materials, websites, branded events, and other digital content that aligns with the company's brand, supports member companies, and promotes partner products and services.

About NCTC

NCTC is a small but vibrant not-for-profit buying cooperative that helps hundreds of entrepreneurial broadband, cable television and telecom companies throughout the United States succeed by offering them better rates and terms for television content, streaming, hardware and technology.

The NCTC Ethos

Our employees are mission-oriented to help entrepreneurs succeed in their small businesses. NCTC is looking for someone dynamic and passionate that wants to be in the forefront of navigating what the television and broadband industries will look like in the years to come. NCTC offers competitive salaries, remote, in-office and hybrid officing and a generous benefits package.

Officing Expectation

This position is eligible for a hybrid position (meaning the employee will work two days per week in the Overland Park, Kansas office and the balance of the week remotely) OR full time from the Overland Park, Kansas office.

Work Schedule

The schedule for this job is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central.

Generous Compensation & Benefit Package Includes

• Competitive compensation package, including bonus eligibility
• Choice of subsidized healthcare plans for individuals and families
• Health Savings Accounts with significant employer contributions
• 401K Plan with as much as a 10% company match of your salary
• 100% company paid vision and dental insurance
• 100% company paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% company paid life insurance + voluntary life insurance options available
• Paid Time Off
  
  

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain a cohesive and compelling brand identity for various products and services that resonate with our target audience. Ensure consistency across all visual and written communications.
• Develop new brand guidelines and publish to the broader organization for brand consistency
• Translate business goals into creative visions for marketing campaigns, brand identity, and digital experiences.
• Create visually compelling graphics and layouts for digital and print media that align with NCTC’s goals related to communications and product initiatives
• Oversee the design, development and functionality of our website, it is visually appealing, user-friendly, and aligned with our brand standards.
• Collaborate with our supplier partners to create and execute effective marketing campaigns that enhance brand visibility and drive engagement by members.
• Ensure all written content is engaging, on-brand, and effectively communicates our message and tone of voice.
• Develop and maintain a centralized site for storing and sharing creative assets, ensuring easy access and organization for the marketing team and those to which it will support.
• Coordinate with various internal departments to ensure creative projects are completed on time and meet the NCTC's standards.
• Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate innovative ideas into our creative strategies.
• Manage the entire creative process from concept to completion, ensuring high quality and consistency across all formats.
• Work closely with other internal NCTC business lines and other stakeholders to align creative efforts with overall business objectives.
• Pitch and present creative ideas and proposals effectively to internal clients, senior leadership members, suppliers, stakeholders, and members.
• Manage copywriter and provide guidance, inspiration and support to any agency or team member providing creative support.
• Ensure projects stay on track and within budget while maintaining a high level of creative execution.
• Maintain brand guidelines and ensure all creative output aligns with the company's visual identity and messaging.
• Track the effectiveness of creative campaigns and make data-driven decisions to optimize future strategies.
• 10% travel required nationally to support NCTC business needs which shall require flexible hours including weekends.
• Employee must live in Kansas or Missouri
  
  

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in creative direction and demonstrated ability to lead and manage creative teams, develop compelling concepts, and execute successful campaigns.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative work, including branding, marketing materials, website design, and digital content related to telecom clients strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of the broadband market, its challenges, and the needs of its target audience; knowledge of video content distribution and telecommunications strongly encouraged.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage client relationships without heavy oversight.
• Ability to develop creative strategies that align with business goals, analyze challenges, and develop innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in visual design, typography, layout, and relevant design software.
• Strong expertise in graphic design, web design, and copywriting. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design tools.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills, along with ability to listen to others, respond professionally to feedback and ask questions to ensure understanding.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with external customers and coworkers.
• You must be able to work well and build rapport with all levels of management and staff both internally at NCTC and within member companies.
• Highly motivated energetic self-starter, passionate and knowledgeable about cable, telecommunications and/or electric companies that have a focus on broadband products and services.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably within a similar-sized company.