Commercial Producer/Director

Sarkes Tarzian, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. seeks a Commercial Producer/Director to partner with Marketing Specialists in crafting, shooting, and editing high-quality local TV commercials.

You’ll manage script development, on-location shoots, and postproduction, ensuring campaigns meet budget and deadlines while communicating client messages clearly. Ideal candidates have strong storytelling, collaboration, and time-management skills, plus experience with Adobe Creative Suite and a background in video production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in television production or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in video production or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on training required.
• Experience producing commercials for television preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Marketing Specialists and clients to understand campaign goals.
• Conceptualize and write compelling commercial scripts using client input.
• Shoot and edit video for commercials using non-linear editing systems.
• Manage multiple production schedules and meet tight deadlines.
• Maintain professional communication with Marketing Specialists, clients, and internal teams.
• Present a cooperative and professional attitude at all times.
• Participate in the production of Nevada-specific promotional material.
• Position requires frequent walking and on-location safety awareness.

Skills

Storytelling

Collaboration

Time management

Pressure control

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor's in TV production or related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Cameras & Lighting

Video routers

Non-linear editing systems

Job description

Job Summary The Commercial Producer/Director works directly with Marketing Specialists to conceptualize, write, shoot, and edit high-quality commercials for local advertisers. This role plays a key part in ensuring that commercial content effectively communicates the client’s message, fits within the budget, and is completed efficiently and professionally.

Department: Sales/Marketing

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Marketing Specialists and clients to understand campaign goals.
• Conceptualize and write compelling commercial scripts using client input and information gathered via the Doyle Time-Out Call process.
• Shoot and edit video for commercials and other projects using non-linear editing systems.
• Manage multiple production schedules and complete projects within tight deadlines.
• Maintain professional communication with Marketing Specialists, clients, and internal teams.
• Present a cooperative and professional attitude and appearance at all times.
• Participate in the production of both “2 Plus You Nevada” and News/Station promotional material.
• Position requires frequent walking, including navigation of uneven outdoor terrain; situational awareness, and attention to safety.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and conceptual storytelling ability for video.
• Effective communicator and collaborator.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task, take constructive direction, and remain calm under pressure.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50-75 lbs. to support on-location shoots.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to occasionally work nights or weekends.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Premiere Pro and After Effects).
• Experience operating cameras, lighting kits, microphones, audio boards, and video routers.
• Working knowledge of television station operations and non-linear editing systems.
• Comfortable with basic lighting and camera techniques.
• Background in graphic design or visual effects and experience associated with creative software (i.e. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or Animator) preferred

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in television production, Broadcasting, or a related field (Preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in video production or an equivalent combination of education and hands‑on training (Required)
• Experience producing commercials for television (Preferred)

Other Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (Required)
• Ability to work occasional overtime, evenings, or weekends as needed.

Benefits

• Health, Life, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Contribution
• Holiday Pay
• …and more!

Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.