PRODUCTION SPECIALIST - WDBJ

FOX Carolina News • Roanoke, VA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets, serving 113 television markets and reaching approximately 36 percent of US television households. Its portfolio includes 77 markets with top-rated stations and 100 markets with first and/or second-highest-rated stations, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, Assembly Atlanta, and Third Rail Studios. WDBJ7, WZBJ, and WDBJ7.com are a Gray-owned dominant CBS-affiliated media powerhouse in Roanoke, Virginia, known as “Your Hometown Station®”. They serve 26 counties across the Blue Ridge Mountain region and produce 58 hours of award-winning local news coverage. WDBJ7 has been the number one station of choice for viewers for 70 years. WDBJ7/WZBJ24 is seeking a talented Production Specialist to join the Creative Department. The ideal candidate is a highly innovative, positive individual with the experience to conceptualize, write, produce, direct, and edit advertising materials for clients and stations. The role requires a self-starter, driven by results, and a communications powerhouse. A reel or examples demonstrating production, branding, and writing knowledge are required for consideration.

Requirements

• Must watch local news daily and stay ahead of advertisement trends.
• At least 1-2 years of Adobe or other non-linear editing experience.
• Experience with lights, cinema cameras, DSLR cameras, lenses, and filters.
• Superb attention to detail. Able to work on multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Some nights, weekends, and holidays will be required.
• Must be able to carry, set up, and work with station equipment (20-30lbs), as well as sit and stand for long periods.
• Ability to occasionally work outside in all weather conditions.
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Applications without work samples or a demo will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, write, light, shoot, and edit captivating client advertisements and exceptional station marketing.
• Work directly with clients and Sales to incorporate strategic ideas into campaigns.
• Produce graphic presentations, web ads, and other creative assets.
• Help plan and execute events and station initiatives.
• Use trafficking systems to order and run advertisements on TV and digital platforms correctly.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees