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WEHCO MEDIA is hiring : Creative Director in Little Rock

WEHCO MEDIA is hiring : Creative Director in Little Rock

MediabistroLittle Rock, AR, United States
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WEHCO Media, Inc. — parent company of award-winning newspapers, including The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and The Chattanooga Times Free Press , as well as the rapidly growing digital advertising agency Flypaper, is seeking a Creative Director to help shape the future of our creative team. You’ll lead a talented team across disciplines and deliver work that makes a real impact. If you’re a strategic creative leader who thrives on innovation and collaboration, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Creative Director to lead and inspire our creative division, which spans brand strategy, content strategy, web and UX, creative services, and video production. This is a pivotal leadership role for a visionary who can balance bold, creative thinking with strategic execution. You’ll set the creative tone for the organization, mentor a talented multidisciplinary team, and deliver impactful, performance-driven work that elevates our clients and our brand.

What You’ll Do

  • Set the creative vision and lead integrated creative strategies across brand, content, design, UX, and production.
  • Inspire, mentor, and develop a diverse creative team across disciplines.
  • Translate client objectives into innovative, compelling creative solutions.
  • Ensure creative deliverables are consistent, brand-aligned, and performance-optimized.
  • Partner with strategy, account, sales, and production teams to deliver client success.
  • Manage creative resources and department budgets effectively.
  • Represent the creative function in pitches, client meetings, and leadership forums.
  • Champion innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement across the division.

What You Bring

  • 10+ years of creative leadership in advertising, marketing, or digital media.
  • Proven success leading agency-based creative teams in remote or hybrid settings.
  • Expertise in brand storytelling, content production, design, and data-driven creative strategies.
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to balance creative excellence with performance metrics.
  • Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite and project management platforms.
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in design, marketing, communications, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

    • Who You Are

  • Visionary thinker with a balance of creative inspiration and strategic insight.
  • Collaborative leader who empowers teams to excel.
  • Calm under pressure, decisive, and highly organized.
  • Passionate about innovation and culture-building.
  • Enthusiastic about combining creative storytelling with automation and scalability.

    • Benefits

  • Salary : $80,000 DOE + bonus opportunities
  • Hybrid work model (based in Little Rock, AR; Fayetteville, AR; or Chattanooga, TN)
  • 401K & profit sharing
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Paid holiday and floating holiday
  • Paid personal day
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life, disability, and accident insurance
  • Critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage
  • Employee assistance program
  • Behavior program

    • We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

    Applicants must pass a drug screening, undergo motor vehicle record checks, and complete a background check.

    This is a safety-sensitive position pursuant to Act 593 of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment and Tennessee Code § 50-9-103.

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    Creative Director • Little Rock, AR, United States