COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION PRODUCER - KPTV

Commercial Production Producer - KPTV

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and / or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

KPTV is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed in Portland, Oregon. Owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television, it is part of a duopoly with Vancouver, Washington-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate KPDX.

Job Summary / Description

The Commercial Production Producer is a highly skilled writer / photographer / editor / graphic designer and will create powerful on-air commercials, and social and digital content to market to local clients and stations.

Duties / Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Work with the station's creative services and sales departments to service advertising clients.
• Conceptualize and work directly with clients to execute effective marketing messages.
• Storyboarding concept for presentation and execution.
• Write, direct, shoot, and edit content for client commercials and station promotions.
• Create graphics as needed.
• Present the finished product for review and edit as needed.
• Work with other departments to ensure content is available as needed, i.e. with master control or traffic.
• Collaborate with the Creative Services team on station events.
• Assist in maintaining equipment and troubleshooting issues.
• Stay up-to-date on new equipment, software, and industry trends.
• Assist others in editing or shooting projects.

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field. Equivalent work experience may suffice.

3+ years experience in commercial production.

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop;

Highly creative, and open to feedback and collaboration.

Work well within a team environment and independently with minimal supervision.

Excellent communication skills : writing, presentation, interpersonal.

Proficient in shooting with DSLRs and professional-grade video cameras.

Master in lighting, shooting, and editing.

Knowledge of the post-production process, including media management and encoding video to various formats.

Must be able to manage multiple priorities to meet tight deadlines, able to adapt to changing deadlines while presenting a calming and confident presence.

Proficiency with office equipment, including laptops and MS Office Applications.

FAA Drone Certification is a plus.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for varying distances.

Must have or be able to attain a valid driver's license. Driving record should not have any major convictions, no more than one minor conviction, or a fault accident in the last 3 years. Proof of insurance is required.

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

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