Creative Specialist

ABOUT DISCOVER AMES

Team members at Discover Ames have a passion for Ames and Iowa State University. It’s our responsibility to bring visitors to Ames and provide excellent service. We do this through a team that takes initiative, a team that is innovative and a team that values working together to provide the best experience for our visitors.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position reports to the Director of Marketing and Communications. Key responsibilities include print and digital design, photography, videography, visual editing, and brand maintenance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce on-brand print and digital design including, but not limited to, graphics for social media, web, and newsletters; collateral and promotional materials; office supplies; giveaways; signage; and trade show displays
• Produce photography for web, social channels, and print publications
• Collaborate with and support leadership, business development team, and visitor experience team with requests including, but not limited to, proposal design, photography, maps, signs, and sales campaign design
• Actively participate in marketing campaign and brand awareness strategies
• Create promotional videos/TikToks and do video editing
• Help maintain strong brand for Discover Ames
• Create and maintain digital displays at airport, in Discover Ames office, and at Ames 1864
• Update website
• Order branded apparel
• Create PowerPoint and other presentations for meetings and events
• Coordinate orders for business cards and name tags (staff, ambassadors & board)
• Assist staff as needed with projects related to promotions, special events, sales leads, and group tours
• Potentially assist with technical aspects of a proposed Discover Ames podcast

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of two years’ experience in marketing, graphic design, photography and/or videography

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Experience with photography/videography and related software (i.e., Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects)
• Experience with WordPress or similar website platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Detailed oriented
• Self-motivation and initiative
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member
• Ability to lift materials up to 35 lbs.
• Professional appearance
• Experience producing podcasts preferred but not required

• Position works on-site in Ames Monday through Friday.
• A flexible schedule is required to photograph and film events and activities during evening and weekend hours, assist with occasional events or special projects, and attend professional meetings.

BENEFITS

Strong benefit package, including paid vacation and holidays; PTO; medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; cell phone reimbursement; and matching retirement contributions.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All application documents should be submitted via email to jobs@discoverames.com and include:

• Cover letter with salary requirements
• Resume
• Three professional references including names and contact information

First consideration if applied by February 21, 2025

Questions should be directed to Andy Moore, andym@discoverames.com, 515-817-6317