Description:
The Commercial Producer will be responsible for the development of cutting-edge commercial spots from concept to completion. Creative scripting, shooting, and non-linear editing experience is a must.
Responsibilities:
- 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 with clients and Account Executives to obtain project assets, scope of work, and creative direction for each project
- 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 software and equipment storage and upgrade needs in coordination with other Creative Services Department members
- Mentor junior commercial producers as needed
- Extensive shooting and scripting of both short and long form spots from concept to completion
- Work in conjunction with news to produce, shoot, and edit local 30-minute specials for Nexstar initiatives including Remarkable Women, Hispanic Heritage Month, Veterans’ Voices, Black History Month, etc.
- Assist with planning, production shoots, and edits for image branding campaigns and PSAs for CBS 42 community outreach initiatives
- Perform other duties, as directed by management
Requirements:
- 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 cameras and support equipment (such as gimbals, Dana Dolly, and jibs), motion graphics and proper lighting techniques
- Exhibit advanced editing expertise
- A passion to stay up-to-date on production trends and continually strive to push boundaries
- Live, multi-camera production and microwave truck experience preferred
- Software skills required include Adobe CC Suite production package including; Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, 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
- Position has a dual-reporting structure to the General Sales Manager (Sales Dept) and the Creative Services Director.
Contact:
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