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Vail Resorts

Senior Director, Paid Media

Broomfield, CO · On-site

$210K - $245K/yr

Build a modern creative optimization capability leveraging AI-enabled creative production, dynamic creative optimization, structured experimentation, and rapid learning to maximize campaign ...

Mindgruve

Project Manager, Commerce

Denver, CO · On-site

... product catalogue updates, creative refreshes, media campaigns, and Amazon Brand Store launches. • Identify risks early and work with leads to find clear, practical solutions. • Maintain ...

Autowash Car Washes

Marketing & Growth Internship

Denver, CO

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

... and creative production Website, SEO, email, and customer marketing AI-assisted marketing tools Project management and business growth Executive communication and presentation skills Capstone ...

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FOCUS Mission Foundation

Producer

Golden, CO · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

Position Responsibilities Creative Production & Content Development Own end-to-end production of departmental and sub-brand video projects, from pre-production through post-production and delivery.

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What is creative production?

Creative production refers to the process of bringing creative ideas to life through various forms of media, such as video, photography, graphic design, and digital content. It involves managing the logistics, resources, and teams needed to execute a creative vision from concept to final product. Professionals in creative production work closely with creative directors, clients, and technical staff to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the desired quality. The role demands strong organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to solve problems quickly during the production process.

How does a creative production professional typically collaborate with other departments during a project?

Creative Production professionals work closely with a variety of teams, such as marketing, design, and project management, to ensure that creative concepts are executed effectively and on time. Collaboration often involves coordinating timelines, clarifying project goals, managing feedback loops, and ensuring all materials meet brand standards. Regular meetings, clear communication, and adaptability are crucial, as priorities can shift quickly and multiple stakeholders may need to approve final deliverables. This cross-functional teamwork provides insight into different aspects of the business and helps build valuable relationships across the organization.

What is the difference between Creative Production vs Graphic Designer?

AspectCreative ProductionGraphic Designer
Primary FocusManaging the production process of creative projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring timely deliveryDesigning visual content, creating graphics, and developing visual concepts
Skills & CredentialsProject management, communication, understanding of design tools, sometimes marketing knowledgeDesign software proficiency (Adobe Creative Suite), artistic skills, design principles
Work EnvironmentProduction studios, advertising agencies, media companiesDesign studios, marketing departments, freelance

Creative Production professionals focus on overseeing the entire production process, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope. Graphic Designers primarily create visual content and graphics. While both roles require creativity, Creative Production emphasizes project management and coordination, whereas Graphic Design centers on visual creation and design skills.

What does a creative production actually do?

A creative producer manages the development and execution of creative projects, such as advertising campaigns, videos, or multimedia content. They coordinate between creative teams, clients, and vendors, ensuring projects meet deadlines, stay within budget, and align with the desired vision, often using tools like project management software. Strong organizational, communication, and creative skills are essential in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in creative production, and why are they important?

To thrive in Creative Production, you need a strong understanding of visual storytelling, project management, and a background in media or design, often supported by a relevant degree or portfolio. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Adobe Creative Suite, video editing software, and digital asset management systems is typically required. Exceptional communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills help professionals coordinate teams and respond to changing project needs. These skills ensure high-quality deliverables, smooth workflows, and successful execution of creative concepts in dynamic environments.
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Senior Director, Paid Media

Vail Resorts Corporate

Broomfield, CO

$210K - $245K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 28 days ago

Vail Resorts rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 157 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 51 rated entertainment

Job description

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job Summary:

The Senior Director of Paid Media is responsible for defining and leading the enterprise vision for brand and performance marketing as a strategic driver of profitable growth across Vail Resorts. This leader will oversee the strategy, planning, execution, measurement, and continuous optimization of one of the company's largest marketing investments while shaping how paid media, customer data, AI, and advanced analytics work together to accelerate business performance.

Reporting to the Vice President of Omni-Channel Marketing, this role leads a high-performing team of paid media and advertising operations professionals while partnering closely with Analytics, CRM, Brand Marketing, Product, Technology, Finance, and executive leadership to influence enterprise growth strategy. Success in this role requires balancing operational excellence with long-term transformation, modernizing paid media through automation, AI, experimentation, and first-party data activation.

Paid media is one of Vail Resorts' most strategic growth capabilities. We are building a next-generation marketing organization that combines first-party customer data, AI, advanced measurement, automation, and creative excellence to deliver personalized guest experiences and profitable growth at scale. We are seeking a leader excited to shape what modern marketing looks like over the next decade.

Job Specifications:

  • Starting Wage: $210,000 - $245,000 + bonus + equity 

  • Employment Type: Year Round  

  • Shift Type: Full Time hours available 

  • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  

  • Housing Availability: No  

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the long-term enterprise paid media vision, positioning paid media as a strategic driver of profitable growth, customer acquisition, retention, and lifetime value.
    Growth Strategy: Develop enterprise investment strategies that maximize business outcomes across the full guest lifecycle through disciplined portfolio management, forecasting, experimentation, and optimization.
  • AI Transformation: Lead the transformation of paid media through AI, automation, machine learning, and emerging technologies,fundamentally improving campaign planning, creative production, optimization, operational efficiency, and measurement.
  • Measurement: Support and further establish industry-leading measurement capabilities including incrementality testing, marketing mix modeling, attribution, forecasting, causal inference, experimentation, and lifetime value optimization to improve investment decisions. Lead new analytical approaches to optimization and attribution, furthering our efforts on robust incrementality testing, while also leading more advanced modeling work around the total marketing and media mix.
  • AdTech: Define and evolve the enterprise advertising technology roadmap, ensuring best-in-class capabilities across media platforms,automation, identity, measurement, creative technology, and AI 
  • Team Leadership: Build, coach, and inspire a high-performing organization by developing talent, fostering innovation, driving accountability, and leading the team successfully through ongoing transformation.
  • Media Operations: Lead enterprise media planning, buying, and optimization across all paid channels, ensuring operational excellence while continuously improving efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability.
  • Executive Influence: Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on marketing investment, growth strategy, media performance, and future marketing capabilities through strong analytical rigor and compelling business storytelling.
  • Creative Optimization: Build a modern creative optimization capability leveraging AI-enabled creative production, dynamic creative optimization, structured experimentation, and rapid learning to maximize campaign effectiveness.
  • Development: Be self-aware and emotionally intelligent to convey and exemplify the Vail Resorts standard of leadership. Consistently be looking to develop oneself as a leader and continually improve themselves and their peers through candid feedback and continual self-evaluation. Be consistently focused on unlocking the potential of their employees.
  • External Partnerships: Build strategic partnerships with agencies, technology vendors, and industry partners to continuously improve capabilities, accelerate innovation, and maximize return on investment. 

Job Requirements: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or a related degree 
  • 15+ years experience in Paid Media with a commercial and consumer focus: Paid Media Operations, AdTech, Media Strategy, etc. 
  • 7+ years experience managing and developing marketing teams, including leading teams successfully through change and a proven track record of building high performing teams
  • Forward-thinking leader who has experience re-imagining current operations to achieve greater impact; strong executive communication skills to drive results through influence
  • High emotional intelligence, openness to change, and the willingness to merge ideas to bring forward the best solutions
  • Deep understanding of experimentation, test and learn, statistical analysis (e.g.,incrementality testing, Marketing Mix modeling, etc)
  • Experience planning/buying on a Demand Side Platform (DSP) / digital media trading desk, working various customer data and activation strategies (e.g, 1st party, 3rd party, etc), as well as programmatic buying experience
  • Experience with media analytics & research
  • Experience with Ad Serving Software with Dynamic Creative Optimization
  • Familiarity with The Trade Desk, Adobe Analytics, Innovid, Google, Meta Ads and other walled garden ecosystems, Amperity, Adobe Analytics, Tableau, Microsoft Excel/Powerpoint, etc.

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $210,000 - $245,000 + bonus + equity. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
 

Job Benefits

  • Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
  • MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Excellent training and professional development

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

  • Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
  • Free ski passes for dependents
  • Critical Illness and Accident plans

Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.  Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states* in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion. 

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  515936
Reference Date: 07/15/2026 
Job Code Function: Digital & Channel Experience  

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