Creative Services Director - Kttc

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households.

• Comprehensive Medical (Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer‑paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan with matching and profit‑sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

$55,000 – $65,000/year (DOE) with bonus potential

Mon – Fri, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Full‑Time

KTTC/KXLT is an innovative leader in the Rochester/Mason City/Austin market. We are seeking a Creative Services Director to lead the station’s creative vision and strategic marketing initiatives. This role serves as a central hub for station‑wide creative efforts, bridging news, programming, sales, and promotion departments to elevate our brand presence and community impact.

• Develop and execute integrated marketing strategies that position the station competitively in evolving media landscapes.
• Identify, cultivate, and manage strategic community partnerships that align with station values.
• Plan and execute station events and promotional activations.
• Serve as creative guide and strategic advisor for the Midwest Access lifestyle show.
• Partner with the sales team to conceive and execute creative, revenue‑generating ideas.
• Coach and develop commercial and station promotion producers; establish and oversee systems and standards.
• Build, mentor, and supervise the creative services team; foster a collaborative, innovative team culture.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 5+ years of experience in marketing, media, or creative services.
• Expertise in multi‑channel marketing and digital media strategy.
• Track record of identifying and developing strategic partnerships.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Experience in the broadcast or media industry.
• Proficiency with marketing analytics, social media platforms, and creative production tools.

• Experience in lifestyle programming or on‑air talent coaching.
• 2+ years of leadership/management experience.
• Background in event planning and community engagement.
• Knowledge of commercial production and advertising standards.
• Experience working in a news‑focused environment.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and look for the job title, station call letters, or click the “apply now” button. Upload your résumé, cover letter, and references. Current employees may apply through the Gray‑TV Ulti Pro self‑service portal.

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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