Director, Creative Advertising

NBCUniversal • Universal City, CA

4h • $120,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Creative Advertising will provide creative support in the production of theatrical marketing campaigns for Universal Pictures.
Print – Work with outside vendors to facilitate the creation of key art for one-sheets, in-theater, and outdoor advertising
For special shoots, collaborate with production companies to secure talent, location, and photographer
A/V – Partner with in-house divisions and external vendors to produce materials for theatrical campaigns, radio, online advertising, cross-promotion campaigns, and ancillary broadcast/non-broadcast materials
Administrative – Correspond with filmmakers and production companies
Track creative deadlines for all print and AV projects
Negotiate contracts with outside vendors, process POs and PO requests. Track MPAA and network approvals. Collaborate with A/V and print finishing departments to meet deadlines. Fulfill material requests from other Universal divisions

Requirements

• Minimum of six years of experience in movie advertising, with a minimum of 5 years experience in print
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
• Working knowledge of Keynote

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Photo shoot direction and producing preferred
• Personable, highly energetic, organized self-starter with a passion for entertainment advertising
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Experience with graphic design, photoshop editing, creative writing, editorial, or edit bay experience
• Excellent communicator, able to articulate high-level strategic creative direction
• Entrepreneurial attitude

Responsibilities

• Work with outside vendors to facilitate the creation of key art for one-sheets, in-theater, and outdoor advertising
• Collaborate with production companies to secure talent, location, and photographer
• Partner with in-house divisions and external vendors to produce materials for theatrical campaigns, radio, online advertising, cross-promotion campaigns, and ancillary broadcast/non-broadcast materials
• Correspond with filmmakers and production companies
• Track creative deadlines for all print and AV projects
• Negotiate contracts with outside vendors, process POs and PO requests.
• Track MPAA and network approvals.
• Collaborate with A/V and print finishing departments to meet deadlines.
• Fulfill material requests from other Universal divisions

Benefits

• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees