Assistant Creative Services Director

CDS Global • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

KCCI, Iowa’s News Leader in Des Moines, is seeking its next Assistant Creative
Services Director. This role is ideal for a passionate, strategic creative
leader who can both produce compelling promotional content and guide a team in
delivering high-impact work. You’ll play a key role in strengthening the KCCI
brand across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.

You’ll report to Creative Services Director and collaborate closely with teams
across News, Digital, Sales, and our network partners.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in marketing, promotion, or brand management (media experience strongly preferred)
• At least 1 year of experience executing brand strategy across multiple platforms (broadcast, digital, social)
• Strong writing, storytelling, and conceptual skills
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively and deliver results with high production standards
• Hands-on production expertise, including non-linear editing (Adobe Creative Suite or similar)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, videography equipment, WideOrbit, and ENPS
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (required for hire)
• Related military experience considered

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Creative Services Director to develop and execute brand strategies that drive awareness, audience connection, and daily engagement
• Create and oversee promotional campaigns for on-air and digital content, ensuring clarity, urgency, and brand consistency
• Lead, schedule, and mentor a creative team producing image, topical, proof-of-impact, and other promotional messaging
• Write, shoot, and edit high-quality on-air promotions with strong storytelling, production technique, and visual execution
• Develop targeted social campaigns that extend reach and reinforce the station’s promise
• Manage daily on-air inventory and logs, coordinating production workflows to ensure smooth execution and on-time delivery
• Oversee special projects from concept through completion
• Represent KCCI at community events and key internal meetings

Benefits

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees