Job Title: Graphic Design, Marketing, Operations and Administrative Associate
Job Position Summary: Creators is looking for someone who displays grit and has a growth mindset.
This person will become part of our collaborative culture and must have a willingness to learn and the capability to contribute.
Our Mission:
Our mission is to find different, compelling, uncommon voices and share them with the world.
Everyone has stories, opinions and unique perspectives. Our job is to pull out their best versions and share them.
We syndicate talented and award-winning writers and artists. We edit, sell and distribute their columns and comic strips worldwide.
We publish books. We find compelling authors, help them craft their narrative, market, sell and distribute their books worldwide.
Our Story:
In 1987, Creators was founded as an independent media and syndication company. Creators has represented more than 1,000 of the most talented writers and artists in the world. Our talent has won an industry-leading number of Pulitzer Prizes, Reuben awards and Peabody awards.
As technology and consumer interests have evolved, Creators has adapted. Remaining unapologetically tied to our journalistic roots, we launched a book publishing division in 2012. Since then, we have published over 200 books.
We believe that the written word is what connects humanity, and we seek to publish stories and narratives that strengthen that connectedness.
Our Culture:
We seek hardworking employees who show grit and maintain a growth mindset.
Located in sunny Hermosa Beach, California, we take our work seriously, but not ourselves.
Job Description:
The Graphic Design, Marketing, Operations and Administrative Associate will work closely with the VP of Operations, the Creative Coordinator and the COO.
The job will include comic production and formatting, building and executing a detailed marketing strategy for our books and brands, and overall office support.
The ideal candidate is passionate about the intersection of media and technology, embracing our corporate culture and adding value in any way possible.
The ideal candidate is willing to embody a forward-thinking culture that embraces new technology and challenges.
Job Functions:
Graphic Design
• Formatting comics using Photoshop, Illustrator and proprietary software.
• Tracking comic production across all stages of process.
• Updating and communicating status of media production.
• Juggle multiple projects to meet hourly, daily and weekly deadlines.
Marketing
• Marketing research, strategy and execution.
• Manage communication with authors and talent.
• Email marketing and strategy.
• Promotional event coordination and execution.
• Social networking management and campaign building.
• PR outreach to media connections and influencers.
• Writing ad copy and implementing advertising campaigns.
Preferred Technical Qualifications:
• Knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Knowledge of CMYK printing and RGB color output for digital ads (i.e., understands color channels).
• Understands page layout and formatting for digital and print media.
• Experience working with illustrations and image editing.
• Experience working with content management and FTP systems.
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience displaying grit.
• A growth mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Extremely detail-oriented.
• Willing to pitch in and take direction.
• Willingness to research and learn.
• Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for something.
• Able to learn proprietary software.
• Able to multitask and take initiative.
• Desire to learn and to grow as a professional and as a person.
• Must love dogs (dog-friendly office).
If interested, please email a resume and cover letter to jobs@creators.com.
