Creative Services Director

Job Description

Join The Chronicle Team!

Born from a tradition of nonprofit journalism and deeply engaged in innovative digital ventures, The Chronicle is powered by an essential mission: to inform, empower, and connect the people and institutions that work to improve society. Today, The Chronicle serves the higher-education and nonprofit communities through two industry-leading news and information resources: The Chronicle of Higher Education and The Chronicle of Philanthropy.  

The Chronicle is seeking a Creative Services Director.

This is a hybrid position requiring at least one day a week in our Washington, DC office.

The Chronicle’s creative services team serves as the engine for all business initiatives, and is responsible for bringing the Chronicle’s brand, products, and services and those of our partners to life in print, digital, and multimedia forms and in using effective design to support the company’s revenue and strategic goals.

What’s in it for you?

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
24 PTO Days + Company Holidays
Paternal/Family/Adoption Leave
401K with Company Contribution & Profit Sharing
Tuition Assistance
And more!

What you’ll do:

Responsible for the overall quality of the creative work produced to support the business team.
Manages the overall creative process from concept to completion for a variety of platforms.
Leads the team in translating business objectives and brand strategies into on-brand creative execution.
Shape company-wide branding, and business promotions for The Chronicle of Higher Education and The Chronicle of Philanthropy, all associate product lines, and advertiser products.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field.
10+ years of graphic design team management and art direction experience preferred.
Proficiency on the MAC and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Experience working in an in-house marketing department, design studio, or advertising agency is essential.

The Chronicle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse work environment. We encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply.

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