Marketing, Community & Creative Services Director

Community Outreach & Engagement Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of station community outreach initiatives, partnerships, and events. Serve as the primary liaison between KAAL and local nonprofits, civic organizations, schools, businesses, and community groups. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships that enhance KAAL's visibility and community impact.

Identify and secure opportunities for station participation in local events, public service initiatives, and fundraising campaigns. Coordinate signature station initiatives including food drives, toy drives, school supply drives, awareness campaigns, and community service projects. Represent KAAL at community events and ensure a professional and positive station presence.

Collaborate with News leadership to identify and promote community-focused stories and initiatives. Creative Services & Brand Management Manage the station's Creative Services function, ensuring consistent execution of KAAL's brand across all platforms. Develop, write, produce, and coordinate on-air promotional campaigns for news, weather, special programming, community initiatives, and station events.

Maintain brand standards and ensure consistent messaging throughout all station communications. Manage creative project workflows, production calendars, deadlines, and promotional priorities. Coordinate photography, video production, talent appearances, and promotional shoots. Partner with News, Sales, and Digital teams to create compelling marketing campaigns that drive audience engagement and revenue opportunities.

Oversee the creation of station collateral materials including banners, flyers, signage, presentations, advertisements, and branded materials. Track and evaluate promotional campaign performance and audience engagement metrics. Manage the department and handle budgeting and planning. Marketing & Audience Growth Develop and execute marketing strategies that strengthen KAAL's market presence and audience growth.

Coordinate station marketing campaigns across broadcast, digital, social, streaming, and community channels. Manage station contests, viewer engagement initiatives, and promotional partnerships. Develop content and messaging for newsletters, websites, social media platforms, and public communications. Required Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Broadcasting, Journalism, or related field preferred.

Two or more years of experience in marketing, creative services, community relations, event management, media, or related field. Strong writing, communication, and project management skills. Must be able to shoot video and edit projects. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Experience building relationships with community organizations and stakeholders.

Proficiency with social media platforms and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed for community events and station activities. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Must have a safe driving history as determined by the Company. Driving record will be checked.

Preferred Experience in television broadcasting, media, advertising, or marketing. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and After Effects. Experience coordinating community events, sponsorships, and marketing campaigns. Passion for local news, storytelling, audience engagement, and community service.