Creative Manager

Allo-Communications; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health and Wellness benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Allo-Communications in Lincoln, Nebraska, seeks a Creative Manager to lead our creative team, elevate our brand, and drive measurable business results. You will supervise designers, videographers, and content creators, guiding strategy across paid and organic channels and collaborating with Marketing, Product, Sales, and leadership.

The role requires 7+ years in creative services, 3+ years of leadership, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, and Jira.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in creative services, marketing, advertising, branding, or content production.
• 3+ years leading creative teams and managing direct reports.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, and Jira.
• Strong understanding of social media, video production, copywriting, and performance marketing.
• Proven success managing agencies and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop designers, videographers, content creators, and creative specialists.
• Manage creative workflows, project prioritization, and production schedules through Jira.
• Lead campaign ideation and creative strategy across acquisition, retention, product, and brand initiatives.
• Oversee video production, social content, and multimedia storytelling.
• Direct development of Meta, Google, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, and display advertising creative.
• Manage agencies, freelancers, production vendors, and creative budgets.
• Maintain brand governance, creative standards, and asset libraries.
• Use performance data and customer insights to optimize creative outcomes.

Skills

Creative leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Performance marketing

Brand strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Canva

Jira

Job description

At ALLO, we believe people are our biggest asset. Our team brings the ALLO mission to life because as local members of each community, we live, work, play, and volunteer right here with you. We're passionate about being involved and contributing to the success and progress of each of our GIG Communities. We pursue these passions because ALLO leaders have created a workplace where folks are valued, ideas are heard, and leaders and teammates show up for each other at work and in life.

Here's the Deal At ALLO, we believe exceptional brands are built through exceptional experiences. We're looking for a Creative Manager who can lead our creative team, elevate our brand, and bring ideas to life across every customer touchpoint. This role combines creative leadership, project management, video and content strategy, team development, and operational excellence. You'll oversee a team of designers, videographers, content creators, and creative partners while collaborating closely with Digital Marketing, Product, Sales, Field Marketing, Customer Experience, and Executive Leadership. This isn't a role for someone who simply reviews designs or manages projects. We need a leader who can inspire great creative, challenge ideas, coach talent, improve processes, and ensure our work drives measurable business results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop designers, videographers, content creators, and creative specialists.
• Manage creative workflows, project prioritization, and production schedules through Jira.
• Lead campaign ideation and creative strategy across acquisition, retention, product, and brand initiatives.
• Oversee video production, social content, and multimedia storytelling.
• Direct development of Meta, Google, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, and display advertising creative.
• Manage agencies, freelancers, production vendors, and creative budgets.
• Maintain brand governance, creative standards, and asset libraries.
• Use performance data and customer insights to optimize creative outcomes.

Here's what we expect you to prove at the interview:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Design, Communications, Journalism, or related field.

Experience

• 7+ years in creative services, marketing, advertising, branding, or content production.
• 3+ years leading creative teams and managing direct reports.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, and Jira.
• Strong understanding of social media, video production, copywriting, and performance marketing.
• Proven success managing agencies and cross-functional stakeholders.

Success in This Role

Within the first year, this leader will improve creative team efficiency, elevate ALLO's social and video presence, strengthen paid media creative performance, improve stakeholder collaboration, and build a high-performing creative organization that supports ALLO's growth.

Perks

• Free internet? You bet. Plus, awesome discounts on other ALLO services.
• Retirement Plan: The fiber future isn’t the only one we care about. We match your 401(k) savings up to 5%.
• Health and Wellness: Participate in quarterly wellness challenges, and we'll deposit extra cash into your checking or health savings accounts.
• Benefits: Our benefits include medical, vision, and dental with low employee costs. Not to mention generous Earned Time Off (ETO) program.
• Sponsorships: Are you passionate about a local fundraiser or philanthropy? We strive to give back to what matters most to our communities.
• Tuition Assistance: Have a thirst for knowledge? We like that, which is why we're proud to offer assistance with the cost of your tuition.

ALLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing opportunities to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. ALLO believes that diversity and inclusion within our team is critical to our success as a company. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people.

Benefit eligibility depends on the position and employment status. The available benefits differ for interns, contingent workers, and part-time team members. Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply may contact Recruiting at [e-mail].

ALLO is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Welcome to ALLO Careers! Since 2003, ALLO has provided customers with the most modern network possible while employing a team of engineers, operators, and technical experts who constantly work with customers to develop creative ways to utilize ALLO's fiber network. ALLO's growth and success are thanks in large part to our reputation for winning customer service, technical capabilities, experienced, knowledgeable personnel, and superior products. ALLO Communications is a telecommunications company offering fiber, telephone, long distance broadband, internet and television to residents and businesses. We also proudly offer innovative technology solutions for businesses of all size.