WPIX-TVArt Director / Creative Services Operations Manager
Sep. 2014 - Sep. 2016New York, NYWhat I'm responsible for:
Creative Services-
Enhancing social media presence on/off air
Provide better social integration
Liaison to News gfx department
Help maintain/establish a brand identity for News and ensure we are staying on brand mark
Provide support to network preditor
Support department artists
Create Concept integrated sales opportunities
Producing and coordinating sales billboards and snipes
Editing and versioning spots as needed
Oversee Freelance production of requested graphics IT-
Project and Media Management
Creating and maintaining standard operating procedures
Liaison between CS and IT
Attend Ops meetings and work with the other departments to keep lines of communication open
Makes sure CS is taking advantage of all in-house technology properly, maintains the technology and troubleshoot when needed VizRT-
Facilitate our on-air graphics using Viz Arist News-
Help establish and maintain News’ standards and practices
Build and maintain a News centric calendar for events to be ahead of them and be able to be better prepared
Help bridge the gap between Sales, Creative Services and News
Facilitate Sales initiatives and promos in a timely manner so all teams are better prepared and can properly help support the client My Qualifications:
A strong working knowledge of the creative process, fundamentals and design aesthetic
Strong knowledge of VizRT, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, Web development and design, Cinema 4D, video editing as well as project management software
Excellent presentation skills and communication abilities at all levels for internal employees, clients and vendors
Strong ability to prioritize work and resources based on short- and long-term needs
Strong ability to maintain a high level of detail and accuracy
Ability to grasp technical aspects, programs and lead department Value preparedness and understand that processes set us up for successful execution
Astute, quick, resourceful, efficient and ready to make things happen.