Creative Services Producer
The Creative Services Producer will be responsible for the development of cutting-edge commercial and promotion spots from concept to completion. This position will be responsible for producing a wide variety of news promotional spots, commercial sales spots, community spots, news topicals, along with branding and image spots, even some longer-form lifestyle show segments. Assist at station sponsored events. Develop concepts or write scripts as assigned. Provide input regarding equipment and software needs. Any duties as assigned by the Creative Services Director.
If you have a passion for creative scripting, shooting and editing this job is for you!
Additional Job Description:
- Must be proficient with Adobe Creative Suite. Specifically with Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects and Illustrator.
- Creatively write, shoot, and edit content to tell compelling stories
- Collaborate with creative team and project stakeholders to produce videos and digital content that are on-brand and drive results
- Coordinate asset and information exchange take meeting notes
- Maintain a variety of projects and work with varying production styles while employing strong client service skills
- Coordinate production, including working with clients, account executives, agencies, as well as planning location(s), talent, music, voice-over and reserving any other technical pieces (camera’s, vehicles, etc.) needed for project
- Manage video equipment and software needs
- Extensive shooting and scripting of both short and long form spots from concept to completion
- Interpreting the client's business needs; developing design briefs by gathering information and data to clarify design issues
- Perform other duties, as directed by management, including logging station promos
Requirements & Skills:
- Must possess strong writing abilities that can clearly and concisely communicate client messages in both short and long form content
- Minimum 1-2 years commercial and/or promotion experience, or college degree preferred
- Advanced knowledge of the post-production process, including media management and encoding video to various formats
- Broad understanding of marketing and design
- Advanced knowledge of High-definition (HD) cameras and videography, motion graphics and proper lighting techniques
- Motion-graphics skills
- Exhibit advanced editing expertise
- A passion to stay up to date on production trends and continually strive to push boundaries
- Software skills required include Adobe CC Suite production package including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition and Media Encoder
- Position will require day-to-day multi-tasking, as well as managing multiple projects simultaneously with frequent change in direction and priority
- Must be able to work independently or as part of a team
- Occasional weekends, evenings, and holiday shifts will be required
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record as some travel may be required for commercial shoots and production meetings with advertisers of the station
- Possess a strong understanding of fundamental design, a strong sense of color, typography, and composition
- Meet all deadlines, fulfill scheduling commitments, and consistently achieve quick turnarounds in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Creative Services Producer must be able to stand, sit, conduct telephone conversations, use e-mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Creative Services Producer must be able to lift, set up, and operate equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, and be able to handle, control, or touch objects, tools, or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
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