Location: Vernon Hills, IL

Department: Rust-Oleum US Marketing 

Reports To: Director, Digital Marketing 

Direct Reports/Manages others: No 

Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.

JOB PURPOSE:

Unleash Your Creativity as an Associate Creative Director with Rust-Oleum’s Digital Hub!

In this role, you'll be the driving force behind our brand's captivating visual storytelling on social media. Your creative vision will shape the way we connect with audiences on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, amplifying our brand's voice and leaving a lasting impression.

As an Associate Creative Director, you'll wear many hats – writer, producer, director, videographer, and editor. You'll craft compelling videos and photography projects that breathe life into our brand marketing strategy, captivating viewers and fostering deeper connections.

To thrive in this role, you'll need to be a social media savant, with a keen understanding of what resonates with audiences. Your experience as a social content creator or influencer will give you an edge, allowing you to craft authentic and engaging content that cuts through the noise.

In this fast-paced, dynamic environment, you'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of creativity, experimenting with new formats and trends to keep our content fresh and relevant. Your innovative ideas will shape our brand's social media presence, leaving an indelible mark on our digital footprint.

If you're a creative force with a passion for storytelling and a knack for capturing attention on social media, we want you to bring your talent to our team. Join us and unlock your full creative potential, leaving a lasting impact on our brand and the audiences we serve.

Here’s what you can expect every day:

• Responsible for meeting with product teams, brainstorming concepts, producing, directing, shooting and editing social media videos.
• Make technical and creative decisions regarding locations, lighting, art direction, shooting, angles, camera placement, and audio needs.
• Expertly produce projects in studio and on location.
• Partner with Social Media strategy team to determine project estimates, and to produce the content focusing on quality and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure on-time execution and delivery of high-quality video productions with minimal supervision.

Here's what we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field
• 1 -3 years of professional video production experience
• Self-starter with effective time management skills
• Pays extreme attention to detail.
• Strong people skills -must possess the ability to build effective working relationships.

From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.

Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.