Creative Specialist

Purpose of Role
The Audio Marketing Operations Department exists to drive profitable growth by translating deep understanding of short and long-term products and marcomm strategies across YCA and YCJ into scalable, high-impact marketing operations. Through execution and continuous improvement, the team designs and runs efficient operating models that balance speed and quality.

Key Accountabilities Include
* Support projects and assets that deliver business impact
* Support achievement of department KGIs and KPIs
* Support the strategic direction of Audio aligned with YCJ

Primary Responsibilities Include
* Support the work with external marketing/ad agencies
* Develop assets across all media types: video, email, print, web, e-learning/LMS

Core Functional Competencies
* Design: Create visual content to effectively share product and brand attributes with target audience
* Project Management: Plans, organizes, and manages tasks and resources to bring about successful completion of a specific project
* Marketing Communication Integration: Integrate marketing communication campaigns across modes and channels
* Production: Produce print, video, email, web design, and LMS content

Core Behavioral Competencies
* Yamaha Way (Will, Integrity, Initiative, Challenge, Commitment)
* Customer Focus
* Decision Quality
* Plans and Aligns
* Collaborates
* Self-development
* Situational Adaptability

Qualifications
Ideal
* Experience with multi-media and graphic design
* Experience with SCORM, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Articulate 360
* Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment
* Experience with graphic software
* Experience finalizing PDFs, PowerPoints, and other data formats as final deliverables
* Proficiency in MS Office Tools

Preferred
* 3+ years of content/asset creation: video, email, print, web, LMS
* Familiarity with CRM, ESP and CDP tools for email campaigns
* Familiarity with SEO and WCAG best practices
* Experience in similar roles within the audio industry
* Exposure to AI to enhance efficiency and scalability in operations
* Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
* Experience with Tridion and Magento, including the ability to update and publish pages safely.

Compensation
* The hiring range for this position is $80,000.00 - $99,300.00 annually + bonus. This is the hiring range and does not include the value of benefits. The hiring range does not reflect total earning potential over time.
* Final offers within the posted compensation range are based on qualifications, skills and experience required for the role.

Here's What We'll Bring
* Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, LTD, Life-Insurance and 401k with match AND automatic contributions
* Performance based bonus program
* Robust employee wellness programs including free music lessons
* Gym and wellness reimbursement program
* Tobacco cessation reward program
* Free concerts from award winning artists
* Discounted hotel, travel, entertainment, and other attractions
* Employee product purchase program
* Flexible work options (including hybrid schedule)
* Casual dress
* Vacation, sick-time and personal floating holidays
* In-office events, for example -- Bring Your Dog to Work Day, Employee Singing Competitions, Spirit Week and other fun events
* Inclusive and passionate culture