Media Production Director jobs in Iowa

Media Production Director oversees and plans the pre-production, production, and post-production stages of television or web shows, broadcasts, or videos. Completes pre-production processes, including ideation, concept creation, casting, script writing, budgeting, specifications, and scheduling. Being a Media Production Director defines and organizes the technical and logistical resources required for each production. Assembles the required team of production specialists for each production's camera, sound, lighting, and other functions. Additionally, Media Production Director directs post-production editing operations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Media Production Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Media Production Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sr. Art Director
  • Grey Dog Media
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • As the Senior Art Director you will manage all aspects of design related to the production of assigned print and/or digital publications under the leadership of the Project Director. You will be concepting print and/or digital layouts through mood boards, sketches and templates; planning, procuring/producing materials and sets for photography; directing photo shoots and completing finished graphic design works. The ideal candidate has a passion for creating visually innovative work and thrives in collaborative, creative settings.

    Please submit your portfolio along with your resume

    About Us:

    Grey Dog Media is a growing, national-award-winning creator and publisher of custom and consumer media. Our products include magazines, catalogs, books, websites, videos, commercials, and collateral. This is a fast-paced, yet relaxed environment with experienced professionals. We offer a friendly, professional workplace, full-benefits, competitive salary, and remarkable opportunities for creative-skills development, and career advancement.

    Job Responsibilities:

    • Concept print and/or digital layouts and stories in agreement with established strategies, style and aesthetics using thumb nails, mood boards, sketches and templates
    • Design and produce finished layout designs working within the confines of the Editorial Brief, Editorial Outline, directives from the Project Director(s), client input and established strategies, style and aesthetics
    • Plan, procure products/produce materials and build sets for photography
    • Direct photoshoots in the studio and on location to create high-level photography covering a variety of subjects including food, products, plants and floral, talent and interior/exterior sets
    • Oversee photography set and staff, including directing photographers, stylists, assistants and talent to maintain safe practices and achieve project goals
    • Flow text, place photography and finalize layouts
    • Deliver complete designs in a clean and finished fashion to executive team
    • Assist with all aspects of magazine or project production, including opening and closing an issue, folder generation and management, client change inputs, color mark ups, etc.
    • Follow production schedules and meet deadlines for all assigned tasks
    • Use and maintain physical and digital folders
    • Demonstrate knowledge, understanding of and respect for media law
    • Exhibit strong attention to detail, with an understanding and goal of achieving high-level, refined work
    • Ability to multi-task, assess and prioritize layered deliverables with different schedules
    • Attend and participate in progress meetings, work presentations, brainstorms and post-mortems
    • Remain up-to-date on marketplace, industry and design trends, including insights into cultural trends, competition and target audiences
    • Work in a collaborative manner to meet client deadlines
    • Maintain a positive can-do attitude, even while working under pressure in an environment where job demands change regularly and support that attitude among other staff and freelancers
    • Other duties as assigned

    Job Requirements:

    • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Art, Graphic Design or a related field
    • Minimum of 5 years’ Art Director experience in magazine publishing
    • Advanced layout and typography skills
    • Sophisticated sense of design, photography and typography
    • Experience directing studio and location photography
    • Problem-solving, interactive approach to design
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    • Strong organizational and time-management skills
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Highly motivated with ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
    • Ability to multi task
    • Desire to work on a collaborative team with high standards
    • Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office
    • Web/Interactive Design experience preferred

    Job Location:

    West Des Moines, Iowa; In-office

    Position/Type:

    Full-Time/professional

    Benefits:

    Medical/HSA/401K/LTD/AD&D/Life Ins./Dental/PTO

    Compensation:

     Highly Competitive

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Post Production Photo Director
  • Meredith Operations Corporation
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • Job Title Post Production Photo Director Job Description Oversee the day-to-day operations of the commerce team’s image post production team. The commerce team tests and photographs products that we r...
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Multi Media Sales Representative
  • NRG MEDIA LLC
  • Hiawatha, IA FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionNRG Media Cedar Rapids-Waterloo has an opening to join our dynamic team of multi-media sales professionals. You will work with area business owners and decision makers to create marketing s...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Lagerist/-in (m/w/d) (GER)
  • Production Resource Group
  • Mitchellville, IA FULL_TIME
  • Overview PRG – Die Production Resource Group AG ist mit 43 Standorten ein weltweit führender Full-Service-Dienstleister für Events und Veranstaltungstechnik in verschiedenen Marktsegmenten Firmenveran...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Herdsperson
  • Suidae Health & Production
  • Hawarden, IA FULL_TIME
  • Objective: Follow the directions given by the Farm Manager, Breeding Manager, Farrowing Manager and use person skill to help the farm meet productivity, efficiency and cost control targets. Production...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Associate media
  • CGI
  • Knoxville, IA FULL_TIME
  • Position Description : CGI Federal Inc., a wholly owned U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI Inc., is seeking a media relations consultant to support growing program needs. As a member of CGI Federal’s Ma...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Category Manager I
  • Merchants Distributors, LLC
  • Hickory, NC
  • Overview: To achieve sales, profit, and customer satisfaction goals by acting as the category expert. Develops programs ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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National Project Director
  • BluSky
  • Centennial, CO
  • BRIEF DESCRIPTION The National Project Director is responsible for selling and managing large and/or complex, new busine...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Administrative Assistant - Sponsoring Congregations
  • Christus Health
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Description Summary: This position provides assistance to the Director of the Heritage Center/Administrator of the Chape...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Instructional Designer
  • HNI Workplace Furnishings
  • Muscatine, IA
  • Description Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and hom...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part-Time Professional Graphic Designer
  • Penn State University
  • Centre County, PA
  • APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to W...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Graphic Designer
  • Bose Corporation
  • Framingham, MA
  • Job Description You know the moment. It's the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or si...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Marketing Director
  • Black Crest
  • Dallas, TX
  • The Director of Marketing is responsible for establishing and directing targeted communications to our customers and end...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ecommerce Marketing Manager
  • GODIRECTINC.COM
  • La Puente, CA
  • Looking for Highly Motivated Digital Marketing Manager Company Description GODIRECTINC.com the leader has demonstrated s...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Media Production Director jobs
$143,409 to $206,271