Come join a dynamic new national media powerhouse focused on the over-the-air TV consumer. The Scripps Networks (a growing portfolio of entertainment and news networks) provides absorbing entertainment and objective, intelligent news as we use our own distribution platforms to serve this unduplicated national audience. We meet the audience where it is with the programs it wants.

Scripps Networks is looking for a VP, Creative Services responsible for developing and implementing innovative and creative promotional campaigns that reach across multiple networks and platforms.

What you'll do:

• Oversee all aspects of creative services for Scripps Networks, which include ION, Bounce, LAFF, Grit, Mystery, Court TV and Newsy




• Oversee creative conceptualization, development and execution for original programming promotion and daily network operations, including show launches, award shows, branding campaigns, programming stunts, sports and original movies




• Work closely with individual network leads to manage the production workflow for this multi-network Creative Services department




• Evaluate, organize and oversee daily interactions of the Creative Services team within the department, and connected departments within the organization




• Collaborate with marketing on all custom sales initiatives




• Manage project priorities and work closely with the design department, marketing and outside vendors to ensure timely delivery of all projects




• Lead creative direction on multiple campaigns simultaneously, across various networks, assuring all projects are on strategy and on brand




• Evolve the Scripps Networks team culture by taking calculated creative risks, nurturing new and disruptive ideas, and producing groundbreaking creative for network promotional and marketing campaigns




• Partner with design, marketing, and operation leads across the company to drive and manage consistency and continuity across platforms, programs and viewer touch points




• Be highly communicative and responsive both within your team and across the company while managing a large volume of active projects




• Track initiatives and allocate resources to ensure that projects stay on deadline and within budget

What you'll bring:

Education & Experience/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications or other related field preferred




• 12+ years’ experience in a creative services group at a cable or broadcast television network




• 5+ years’ experience in managing creative staff and directing creative work

Skills & Abilities

• Proven leadership in the creation and implementation of brand identity and integrated campaign-driven environment, plus the ability to package and pitch those concepts




• Ability to articulate a vision and strategy in a manner that inspires and motivates others to understand, meet and exceed expectations




• Ability to adapt rapidly in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and the ability to react quickly, dynamically, and intelligently




• Excellent verbal and communication skills




• Possess strong financial/budgetary acumen




• Strong knowledge of broadcast TV operations, television branding and pop culture, on-air strategies and tactics that drive ratings and viewership




• Proven track record of creating high-quality work, including demonstrated experience in all facets of on-air promotions production - from script writing, to art direction, producing, music and voice over selection, animation and graphics




• Must be able to manage vendors to include outside production companies, directors, photographers and agencies




• Must possess strong industry relationships, knowledge of industry standards and best practices




• Self-starter with flexibility to multi-task, operate within budgetary and schedule constraints and thrive in a collaborative environment

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ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As the nation’s fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.