Director Creative Operations Jobs in Decatur, GA

Are you ready to lead the evolution of media operations at a transformative moment? Scripps is seeking aDirector of Media and Content Marketing Operationswho will oversee all aspects of media management-from asset ingestion and organization to digital asset management (DAM) strategy and vendor coordination. This role is critical to ensuring our creative teams have seamless access to the media they need, when they need it, while helping modernize our workflows for the future.

• Oversee all media management operations, ensuring assets are properly ingested, organized, and accessible across platforms and tools (CatDV, Frame.io, shared network storage, and emerging digital asset management (DAM) systems).
• Partner with the Media Manager to maintain and evolve media organization standards, naming conventions, and distribution workflows for the broader team.
• Serve as a senior stakeholder on DAM strategy and implementation, working cross-functionally with Engineering and Technology partners.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of media assets to teams and internal stakeholders.
• Provide operational oversight and people management for the Audio team and Media Manager, ensuring both functions are resourced, supported, and aligned to organizational priorities.
• Serve as an internal subject matter expert and coaching resource for editorial workflows, Adobe Creative Suite tools, and color grading guidance as the team operates in a leaner structure.
• Coordinate with Creative Directors to help outsource shoot production and manage vendor relationships for content acquisition and production needs.
• Work closely with the Director of PM to ensure media operations are integrated into project workflows and timelines.
• Collaborate with Graphics, Creative, Engineering, and other Marketing teams to maintain seamless asset handoffs and delivery standards.
• Contribute to the evolution of content operations as the organization modernizes-identifying opportunities to streamline, automate, or restructure workflows in line with transformation goals.
• Partner with the AI contractor and teams.

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 10+ years of experience in related field preferred
• Prior managerial experience preferred

• Hands-on creative suite and editorial workflow proficiency. Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and familiarity with AI-assisted tools for creative optimization; awareness of color grading standards and editorial processes.
• Vendor Management-Experience outsourcing production, negotiating with vendors, and managing third-party content acquisition.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration-Ability to partner with Creative, Engineering, Graphics, and Marketing teams to ensure smooth asset handoffs and consistent delivery standards.
• Change Management & Process Improvement-Skill in identifying opportunities to streamline, automate, and restructure workflows to support organizational transformation.
• AI Integration Awareness-Comfort collaborating with AI-focused teams to enhance media operations, automate repetitive tasks, and optimize asset accessibility.
• Communication & Coaching-Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to serve as a subject matter expert and coach for team members on best practices.
• Analytical & Detail Orientation-Capacity to maintain high accuracy and attention to detail when managing large volumes of media assets.
• Adaptability & Innovation-Ability to pivot quickly within a lean organizational structure and adopt emerging tools and methodologies.
• DAM Expertise, deep hands-on experience with DAM platforms, including governance, implementation, and driving adoption across teams.
• Autonomous Leadership, ability to own domain, make sound decisions independently, and drive outcomes without close management, proactive communication to leadership and across teams
• Vendor relationship ownership and partner management
• Working knowledge of shoot production workflows and agency relationships

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ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company(NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime motto is: "Give light and the people will find their own way."

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