Promotions Producer (Part-Time) - KIRO TV

Cox Media Group • Seattle, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

KIRO 7 and Cox Media Group is seeking a talented creative Promotions Writer/Producer who excels at marketing a great news brand. This role involves writing, shooting, editing, and producing a wide variety of content for a large range of topics. The ideal candidate will have a positive, can-do attitude and the ambition to learn and grow with a talented and supportive group of producers. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team that values expertise, passion, and creativity, and to advance your career with a leading media company.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in Creative Services or the newsroom at a television station
• Have hands-on experience with a local news product
• Be a creative writer, photographer and video editor
• Experience in graphic design, as it relates to producing compelling/eye-catching promos maximizing effectiveness of graphic elements in the production
• Be able to have flexible hours to meet high volume demands in and out of sweep periods
• Be willing to work extended hours when necessary to meet tight deadlines
• Avid, and or Premiere, After Affects, and Photoshop experience, as well as videography experience
• Experience using iNews and WideOrbit

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Production, Marketing or Broadcast-related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Write and Produce daily news topicals in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment.
• Write, shoot and produce Investigative Special Report Promos and Proof of Brand(POBs) and Image promos.
• Write, shoot and produce PSA’s, station sponsored events, sales promotions, and syndicated promotions.
• Assist Client Services in the writing/producing of commercials, and other sales projects when necessary.
• Produce compelling, targeted, and research driven promotion at all times.
• Embrace the use of process language, and sell brand distinction in Topicals, Special Report and Image Promotion.
• Create multi-platform marketing campaigns developing creative for streaming, digital and social channels.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available to the employee and employee’s family
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Health Savings Accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance (supplemental and accidental, death, and dismemberment)
• Participation in CMG’s 401(k) plan with generous company match and both pre-tax and Roth options
• PTO inclusive of paid sick and safe time
• Paid holidays
• Floating holidays
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

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