Commercial Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. • Elmira, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

WETM-TV/18 News is looking for a Commercial Producer to join our Creative Services team. The Commercial Producer will be responsible for developing client commercials, promotions, and image campaigns from concept to completion. Creative scripting, shooting, graphics/ animation, and editing experience are a must. Must submit a reel to be considered.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to translate brand visual identity and style guides into day-to-day project creation.
• Software skills required include Adobe Creative Suite production package including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition, and Media Encoder on a PC platform
• The position will require day-to-day multi-tasking, as well as managing multiple projects simultaneously with flexibility in breaking news situations
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Possess a strong understanding of fundamental design, a strong sense of color, typography, and composition
• Meet all deadlines, fulfill scheduling commitments, and consistently achieve deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Must have strong communication skills to communicate project status, assets needed, expectations, and provide customer service skills across a large group.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate client commercial production including shooting and editing.
• Collaborate with local stakeholders and company peers with conceptualization and production of on-air station image and promotion with a primary focus on news.
• Maintain a variety of projects and work with varying production styles while employing strong customer service skills.
• Extensive experience editing and creating animations for projects on deadline.
• Working within After Effects, Adobe Creative suite, and project management systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree