Commercial Producer

Nexstar Media Group • Knoxville, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Marketing and Creative Services Producer develops client commercials, promotions, and station image campaigns from concept through completion. The role includes creative scripting, shooting, graphics and animation, and editing. It is an in-office position requiring the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Requirements

• Submit a reel to be considered.
• Have creative scripting, shooting, graphics/animation, and editing experience.
• Have advanced knowledge of post-production, including media management and encoding video to various formats.
• Have a broad understanding of marketing and design, and be able to translate brand visual identities and style guides into project work.
• Have skills with Adobe Creative Suite production software, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition, and Media Encoder on a PC platform.
• Possess a strong understanding of fundamental design, including color, typography, and composition.
• Be able to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously, including with flexibility during breaking-news situations.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Have strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Be able to meet deadlines and scheduling commitments in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Be able to stand, sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, and participate in face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups.
• Be able to make decisions without supervision and make decisions that affect co-workers’ results.
• Be able to work near others, outdoors in all weather conditions, and indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
• Be able to lift, set up, and operate equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, and handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Be able to perform repetitive movements and work in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate client commercial production, including shooting and editing.
• Collaborate with local stakeholders and company peers to conceptualize and produce on-air station image and promotional content, with a primary focus on news.
• Manage a variety of projects and production styles while providing strong customer service.
• Edit projects and create animations on deadline.
• Use After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, and project management systems.
• Manage multiple projects and adapt to breaking-news situations.
• Communicate project status, required assets, and expectations, and provide customer service across a large group.
• Meet deadlines and fulfill scheduling commitments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed