Director , Media and Content Marketing Operations

The E.W. Scripps Company

$100K — $130K *
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent experience preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in a related field preferred
  • Prior managerial experience preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with AI-assisted tools
  • Experience in vendor management and third-party content acquisition
  • Capacity to maintain high accuracy and attention to detail
  • Proven ability to drive change management and process improvements
  • Deep expertise with digital asset management platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all media management operations for asset ingestion and organization.
  • Partner with the Media Manager to manage media organization standards and workflows.
  • Serve as a key stakeholder in DAM strategy and implementation.
  • Ensure timely delivery of media assets to internal stakeholders.
  • Provide oversight and support for the Audio team and Media Manager.
  • Advise on editorial workflows and creative tools for a leaner team structure.
  • Coordinate with Creative Directors to manage vendor relationships and production needs.
  • Contribute to modernizing content operations and identifying improvement opportunities.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Opportunity to lead and innovate within a transformative organization
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams including Engineering and Marketing
  • Support for professional development and skills enhancement
  • Exposure to evolving technologies and workflows in media operations
Full Job Description
Atlanta, GA | Full-Time | Hybrid

Are you ready to lead the evolution of media operations at a transformative moment? Scripps is seeking a Director of Media and Content Marketing Operations who 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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • 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.


WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
  • BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
  • Generally, 10+ years of experience in related field preferred
  • Prior managerial experience preferred


WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
  • 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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